SURGE NURSE x 20-(Mash West x 8/East x 4/Central x 4/Matabeleland North x 4)
Job Summary
The surge nurse offers direct service delivery for the HIV prevention, care and treatment support and TB programs. The surge nurse works towards achievement of the UNAIDS 95,95,95 targets through scale up activities including integrated outreaches.
Duties And Responsibilities
Offer HIV testing services through high impact evidence-based interventions; To scale up HIV Self-Test (HIVST) as a screening HIV test in selected post catchment areas targeting high risk populations. (Key populations, STI clients, TB patients); Provide index testing for partners, children (families) of PLHIV, assess for IPV; Provide EID to HIV exposed infants and link positive infants to care; Implement strategies to ensure high viral load (VL) coverage, differentiated service delivery models (DSD), TB preventive therapy (TPT), cervical cancer screening coverage for eligible women LHIV, and TB screening and testing under the targetted TB testing strategy; Initiate and participate in Quality Improvement activities; Document in all relevant registers, support routine data collection, weekly and monthly timely reporting through the parent clinic; Managing HTS commodities and OI/ART medicines required for service provision.
Qualifications And Experience
Minimum of a Registered General Nurse or Certified General Nurse qualification; HIV Rapid testing and counselling qualification is a distinct advantage; Previous mobilizing, HIV testing, and M&E experience would be an added advantage; Good standing with the community being served is a must; Good knowledge of English and report writing skills required.
More Information
- Job Application Details How To Apply To apply: Interested candidates should send certified copies of academic and professional certificates, CV and a motivational letter in an envelope clearly marked with the position applied for to; The Executive Director; 160 Baines Avenue; Box 1556; Harare. Or through e-mail to: [email protected] NOTE: E-mail subject should strictly highlight the following wording (correct spellings for effective filtering): SURGE NURSE