LOCUM NURSE (x4 positions) 778 views

Tebolopelo Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre (TVCTC) is a non-governmental organization providing HIV/AIDS and related services across the country. The organization has 18 Centers and is involved in the provision of quality HIV counselling and testing services including referrals and outreaches Io marginalized areas across Botswana In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness

1. LOCUM NURSE – (X4) LETLHAKANE

Reporting directly to the Medical Officer, the Locum Nurse/Midwife has the overall responsibility of providing Centro efficient and provision of clinical services at each service delivery point and al established drop-in-centres through the promotion of a Youth and Men friendly focused approaches S/he will also have the responsibility of working closely with the Team Load In planning, organizing, leading and coordinating an HTC facility and field-based HTC team and campaigns as well as provision of clinical services Including ART. PrEP initiation and monitoring. The locum Nurse will be working 3 times a week

2. OVERALL PURPOSE

• The Locum Nurse will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Tebelopclo operations m the area and will provide supervision and support to the Health Care Assistant and Lay Counsellor.
• Wilt 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 tire service delivery point
• Will provide support to HIV positive target populations to undergo at least one viral load chock per year
• Wilt 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 Locum Nurse 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

2.1 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

• Family planning, sexuality, etc)
• Experience in 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