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Cervical Cancer Nurse x 10 (Masvingo & Midlands Provinces): JF Kapnek Trust
Deadline: 12 October 2018

JF Kapnek Trust is a registered charitable trust, which has been operating in Zimbabwe since 1986. JF Kapnek Trust seeks to improve family health, reduce child mortality and create educational opportunities for children of Zimbabwe through the implementation of scalable sustainable programs.

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. Adherence to the MOHCC and JF KAPNEK TRUST SOPs and guidelines shall be critical to ensure that all clients receive the best quality treatment and care.

Responsibilities
The Cervical Cancer Nurse will be expected to carry out the following key duties among others: Conduct cervical cancer screening for WLHIV >30years using VIAC as per national guidelines; Conduct treatment for precancerous cervical cancer lesions; Outreach, community mobilization and demand creation; Responsible for Strategic Information and Evaluation; Provide HIV Care and Psychosocial Support

Minimum Requirements
Diploma/Degree in Nursing, Registered General Nurse (RGN); Postgraduate qualifications (midwifery or community nursing) are an added advantage; Registration with Zimbabwe’s Nurses Council; Training, knowledge and experience in counselling, cervical cancer screening and Cervicography; Training, knowledge and experience in HIV treatment and care is an added advantage; Knowledge and experience of working within the Ministry of Health and Care public sector; Working under minimal supervision, self-motivation and self-driven; Computer literacy and ability to generate electronic reports daily; Good inter-personal communications skills and ability to navigate through different cultures and religions during the execution of duties

To apply
Applicants should clearly indicate their province of interest in the email subject line. A Cover letter with an up-to-date CV and at least 3 contactable professional references should be forwarded to [email protected] Applications will be considered as they are received. JF Kapnek Trust is an equal opportunity employer and committed to upholding the rights of children. The successful candidates will be required to commit to child protection/safeguarding and to be bound by the JF Kapnek Child Protection Policy. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.