Cervical Cancer & Clinical Service Mentor Nurse – JOBS ZIMBABWE 125 views

Cervical Cancer & Clinical Service Mentor Nurse: Local NGO

Deadline: 18 of March 2022

Location: Karanda Mission Hospital – Mashonaland Central

 

Job summary

 

The main responsibilities for the CC nurse will be to provide cervical cancer screening for women living with HIV (WLHIV) as guided by the Ministry of Health and Child Care Strategic Plan. The responsibilities extend to include the treatment of precancerous lesions using cryotherapy and thermal ablation. In consultation with the client, the nurse will develop a treatment plan for each client that includes subsequent follow-up and necessary investigations. The nurse will be responsible for managing and reporting ALL adverse events experienced by the client during screening and treatment. In cases where the treatment goes beyond the scope of the nurses’ training and experience, he/she shall refer all clients to the next level of care and ensure that the client completes the referral by conducting the necessary follow-up. Adherence to the MOHCC and ZACH SOPs and guidelines shall be critical to ensure that all clients receive the best quality treatment and care.

 

Reporting

 

Record and maintain filing system for all client records as per MOHCC procedures; Prepare monthly report on services rendered for submission to supervisor; Report to the MOHCC RHO on monthly progress copying PTO and APTO; Routine feedback reports as required.

 

Job responsibilities

 

Conduct cervical cancer screening for WLHIV aged 25-49 years using VIAC as per national guidelines Work with health care workers at the facility to identify HIV positive women 25-49 years old for cervical cancer screening; Counsel client on the benefits and potential side effects of cervical cancer screening so client can give informed consent; Register eligible clients in the electronic and paper-based registers before client is screened; Conduct VIAC for each client in a safe, private, confidential and dignified environment for every client; After screening the client, treat the client using the provided SOPs and algorithms; The nurse will be expected to offer treatment to clients with STIs, cervicitis or genital ulcer disease incidentally diagnosed during the screening process; STI contact tracing to be conducted for clients found to be having STIs; Adherence to the STI treatment guidelines is of paramount importance; In consultation with the client, the nurse will be responsible for drawing up a follow-up plan / schedule and book the client in the provided diary.