CLINIC NURSE FOR WEST CRAME HEALTH CENTER

CLINIC NURSE (1)

Area of assignment: West Crame Health Center
A. QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a licensed nurse
With/without hospital experience; Experience in TB-DOTS is an advantage.
Computer literate with wide knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google
tools/applications; good written and verbal communication skills; document organization skills;
Must be a team player, flexible and service-oriented; Working knowledge in counselling is an advantage.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Screens presumptive TB patients.
2. Do recording and reporting for TB patients.
3. Administers medical procedures and treatment to TB patients following given procedures and
   directive of the Physician.
4. Monitors the progress of patients and their medical results and report for appropriate action.
5. Conducts household contact and coordinate with PPMD/TB units and local government units
   related to contact tracing for TB cases, and patient’s management concerns.
6. Drugs and supplies management.
7. Does post-treatment follow up of the patients.
8. Works with Clinic Personnel in designing and implementing activities to improve patient’s
   adherence to TB Program including health education, counseling, and advocacy campaign.
9. Coordinates and cooperates with health partners like the DOH, NTRL, CHD, PHOs, CHOs, MHO,
   iDOTS, RTDLs, culture centers, laboratories, treatment hubs, hospitals, and other TB stakeholders.
10. Provides guidance and assist the STRiders, and Community Volunteers in the TB program
    implementation.
11. Generates and submits TB Reports.
12. Participates in the clinical trials and research projects.
13. Encodes and updates electronic database and reports like ITIS and other EMRs if necessary.
14. Mentors and monitors iDOTS facilities for DRTB clinical, supplies, and data management.