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Nurse Counsellor x2 : CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
Deadline: 5 October 2018 (Close of Business)
Number of Post: 2
Duration: 1 year
Duty Station: Karoi, Chirundu (preferred site to be indicated in application)
Background
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organization that specializes in sexual health, HIV and AIDS research in Zimbabwe. CeSHHAR in collaboration with the MOHCC and NAC is implementing a National Sex Work Programme aimed at reducing HIV acquisition and transmission among female, male and transgender sex workers thereby reducing HIV transmission and acquisition to and from their clients. Low consistent condom use, risk of drug use and increasing transactional sex are some of the common reasons that put these key populations at risk of acquiring STI and HIV infection. Therefore, reaching these populations and increasing awareness and access to STI & HIV prevention, testing and treatment services are fundamental to reducing transmission of STI and HIV infections.
Objectives
To improve access to HIV/STI Preventive Service Package among these populations; To encourage and facilitate them to avail HIV/STI Counselling, Testing and Treatment Services
Scope of work
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator, and under direct supervision of the Clinic Managers, the Nurses will be responsible for the following tasks:
Performing routine physical examination on all clients i.e. temp, B/P, pulse and routine vaginal examination on all women; Providing treatment and care for sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive health concerns according to National Guidelines; Performing rapid syphilis testing; Prescription and dispensing of drugs; Performing Rapid HIV testing in accordance with procedures by the Zimbabwe HPC; Pre and post-test counselling and risk reduction; Giving appropriate supportive counselling, referral and follow up; Offering family planning counselling services; Maintaining proper documentation of all clinical and laboratory procedures on all program clients; Update and maintenance of clinical records; Ordering drugs clinic sundries at clinic level; Compiling of weekly, monthly and quarterly statistics and clinic reports; Doing any other duties as assigned by the program coordinator; Scheduling of mobile clinic visit
Required Qualifications
Diploma /degree in General nursing .Post basic training is an added advantage; Certificate in Rapid HIV certificate; Forensic certificate; Certificate / diploma in counselling an added advantage; Experience with key populations
Desirables
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communications; Good knowledge on use of Microsoft word, excel and power point
Other Requirements
Good interpersonal communication skills and having high respect for confidentiality
Experiences
Preference will be given to those having experience of working in Non-Governmental Organizations or Civil Society Organization in HIV/AIDS related programmes.
Special requirements
Expected to work outside of normal office hours as required.
To apply
If interested email your CV and application and attach certified copies of academic, professional qualifications and birth certificate to [email protected] (write the post being applied for in the subject line) or hand deliver in a clearly marked envelope which states the position being applied for at 9 Monmouth Road, Avondale, Harare. All applicants must indicate the site which they wish to be considered.
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