VOLUNTARY MEDICAL MALE CIRCUMCISION (VMMC) NURSES (x5) – ACHAP

ACHAP: Partnerships for a healthy Africa

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ACHAP was established as a public-private community development partnership in 2000 to enhance and support Botswana’s HIV &AIDS response. Using a comprehensive approach,ACHAP has successfully supported HIV prevention, care and treatment in Botswana for almost two decades with remarkable results. Key to the success of ACHAP support has been the focus on results, the ability to develop and manage partnerships with government, civil society, other development partners and the private sector. ACHAP is now an independent non-profit making entity with a broader health mandate, wider geographical focus continuing to build on, and leverage on her core competencies in the field of HIV/AIDS and related health conditions.

ACHAP seeks to appoint suitably qualified and highly motivated individuals with strong commitment to programme implementation to the following position:

VOLUNTARY MEDICAL MALE CIRCUMCISION (VMMC) NURSES (5)

(2 positions tenable in Mahalapye, 2 positions in Molepolole and I position in Gaborone)

Job purpose

You will be responsible for assisting the Medical Officer to carry out Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision or leading VMMC surgical procedures.

Roles and responsibilities

• Assists the doctor during the VMMC procedure, and actively participate in implementation of models of optimizing volumes and efficiencies.
• Carries out pre-circumcision preparations and make sure that the operation room is ready for the operation and the required equipment is in good condition, functioning properly and is sterilized.
• Supervises booking of clients for postoperative care and follow up.
• Ensure adherence to cleaning of reusable instruments before handing them for further cleaning and autoclaving.
• Ensures clients receive the prescribed medications and wound care instructions before they leave the facility.
• Assists in data compilation for reporting to ACHAP, DHMT and MoHW as advised by the supervisor.
• Participates in the development and execution of the VMMC plans for the district.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma in Nursing with a Postgraduate qualification (Midwifery, FNP etc.)- Degree or HND in General nursing or Bachelor of Nursing Science will be an added advantage.
• Up to date registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana

• Minimum of three (3) years post qualification as a registered nurse
• Theory training in VMMC and or Surgical training in Dorsal Slit technique
• Theatre and HTS counselling skills will be an added advantage

Knowledge, skills and attributes

• Infection control and Quality
• Experience in a theatre setting
• Ability to stand and work for long hours
• Attention to detail, Botho, Initiative

Availability and hours of work:

• You must be flexible and available, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• You should be available to be called at short notice.
• Work schedule will vary based on the needs of the program
• On call arrangement