DISTRICT COORDINATORS – Letlhakane x 1, Palapye x 1 and Molepolole x 1

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Tebelopele is a non-profit health and wellness organization dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of communities across Botswana for over 20 years. Tebelopele facilities are situated in 18 locations serving residents in rural, urban and town areas. In August 2018, Tebelopele, Botswana’s first and largest non-profit HIV Testing and Counselling service provider, expanded its service offerings from voluntary counselling and testing to integrated HIV-SRH services which includes: HIV and STI screening and treatment, TB screening, TB Preventative Therapy, family planning, Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in 5 of its 18 locations (Gaborone, Maun, Kweneng East, Palapye and Francistown) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, PEPFAR/USAID/FHI 360 and ACHAP Global Fund.

Tebelopele is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the FHI 360 EpiC Project, which focus on filling existing HIV prevention, case finding, and treatment gaps, and on building long-term sustainability to attain and maintain epidemic control funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and USAID in Botswana.

Tebelopele in collaboration with the FHI 360 EpiC Project will expand HIV care, treatment and support services for the key populations in 9 districts: Gaborone, Palapye, Boteti, Kweneng East, Ngamiland, Francistown, Serowe, South East and Chobe. The overall goal(s) of the EpiC project is to attain and maintain HIV epidemic control among at-risk adult men, women and PPs, attain and maintain HIV epidemic control among KPs in Botswana

DISTRICT COORDINATORS – Letlhakane x 1, Palapye x 1 and Molepolole x 1

Reporting directly to the Programs Manager, the District Coordinator has the overall responsibility of providing Centre efficient and provision of clinical services at each service delivery point and at established drop-in-centres through promotion of a Key Populations focused approach. S/he will also have the responsibility of planning, organising, leading and coordinating an HTC facility and field-based HTC team and HTC campaigns as well as provision of clinical services including ART, PrEP initiation and monitoring.

OVERALL PURPOSE

• The District Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Tebelopele operations in the area and will provide supervision and support to the Linkage to Care Officers and, Data Clerk..
• Will work with EpiC demand creation partners, PLHIV support groups and POWs to provide community-based case management and adherence support services.
• He/She will provide clinical services at the service delivery point and at established drop-in­centres.
• He/She will ensure provision of HIV Testing Services (HTS) to key populations.
• Will provide support to HIV positive key populations to enroll on ART and undergo at least one viral load check per year.
• Will implement the HIV minimum care package which includes; condom and lubrication distribution; community based HTC services; Routine STI screening and treatment; activate linkage to care and treatment services for FSWs and MSMs; provision of family planning services; Routine TB screening and treatment; ART counselling, assessment and laboratory tests; ART initiation and follow up; and Post GBV care and referral service.

The District Coordinator will be thoroughly versed in the STI, ART and HTC guidelines, and will work with the Programs Manager to ensure targets and timelines are met.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing plus Midwifery from a reputable Institution.
• Training in HIV Testing and counselling preferably Serial HTC.
• Training in Screening and Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections.
• Training in ARV Nurses Prescription and Dispensing.
• Registration with Botswana Nursing Council
• SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a hospital or clinic working in the field of sexual health, sexuality and reproductive health planning.
• Knowledge and understanding of the key issues relating to HIV prevention and Sexual Reproductive Health (PMTCT, Family planning, sexuality, etc.)
• Experience of HIV/AIDS related counselling and Up-to-date knowledge of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS in Botswana and internationally.
• Project management, including experience in supervising staff.
• Computer literacy: Power Point, Word and Spreadsheet

The organization offers a competitive package commensurate with experience and qualifications.