NURSE COUNSELLOR – FRANCISTOWN x1 wanted at Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre

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 include: 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 qualified candidate for the FHI 360 Accelerating Progress in Communities (APC) Project, which contributes to the Government of Botswana’s objectives of achieving epidemic control.

Tebelopele in collaboration with the FHI 360 Accelerating Progress in Communities (APC) Project will offer SRH-HIV and GBV integrated services to clients visiting its Gaborone and Molepolole Centres and during outreaches expand HIV care, treatment and support services for the Adolescents Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in some of the priority PEPFAR districts of Gaborone, Francistown and Kweneng East. The overall goal(s) of the APC project is to make comprehensive HIV services easily available to the targeted group and to ensure the sustainability of those services. While also strengthening systems for planning, monitoring, evaluating and assuring quality of programs for the targeted group. The following Programs/clinical position to be filled immediately:

NURSE COUNSELLOR – FRANCISTOWN x1

Reporting directly to the Medical Officer, the Nurse Counsellor has the overall responsibility of providing Centre efficient and provision of clinical services at each service delivery point and at established drop­in-centres through promotion of a Youth and Men friendly focused approaches. S/he will also have the responsibility of working closely with the Team Lead in planning, organizing, leading and coordinating a HTC facility and field-based HTC team and campaigns as well as provision of clinical services including ART, PrEP initiation and monitoring.

OVERALL PURPOSE

• The Nurse Counsellor will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Tebelopele operations in the area and will provide supervision and support to the Health Care Assistant and Lay Counsellor.
• Will work with the APC demand creation partners, PLHIV support groups and to provide facility based case management and adherence support services.
• He/She will provide clinical services at the service delivery point.
• Will provide support to HIV positive target populations to undergo at least one viral load check per year.
• Will implement the HIV minimum care package which includes; facility based HTC services; Routine STI screening and treatment; activate linkage to care and treatment services for AGYWs and Men above 25 years; provision of family planning services; Routine TB screening and treatment; ART and PrEP counselling, assessment and laboratory tests; ART and PrEP initiation and follow up; and Post GBV care and referral service.
• The Nurse Counsellor will be thoroughly versed in the STI, ART and HTC guidelines, and will work with the Medical Officer and Programs Manager to ensure that 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
• Kitso Training
• 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.
• Must have a driving license(Class B)

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