NURSE – Botswana Gender Based Violence, Prevention and Support Centre

 

Duration: From 1ST DECEMBER 2022-30TH SEPTEMBER 2023

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR SUITABLY QUALIFIED BOTSWANA CITIZENS FOR THE POSITION OF NURSE TENABLE IN GABORONE

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Senior Programs Officer, the Nurse has the overall responsibility of managing and provision of friendly and comprehensive clinical post GB care services to survivors of gender-based violence at the BGBVC drop in centre and mobile outreaches in Gaborone. She will also have responsibility to provide integrated sexual and reproductive health and HIV clinical services for adolescent girls and young women enrolled in the DREAMS programs including prescription, dispensary and monitoring of clients receiving HIV prevention and treatment medications at the BGBVC drop in centre.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessment and consultation of clients visiting the BGBVC for post GBV care services and other health services.
• Prescription and dispensary of medication/treatment based on client needs including ARV, PEP and PrEP.
• Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and Ministry of Health, World Health Organization, BGBVC policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly.
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Collaborating with counsellors, shelter assistants and locum doctor to devise individualized care plans for clients.
• Ordering and management of clinical supplies and commodities from central medical stores or any DHMTs to ensure continuous provision of services at the clinic.
• Inspect the clinic and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for clients.
• Participates in program management and performance review meetings
• Compile clinical reports for submission to DHMT, MOH and other key stakeholders.

Education and Qualification

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Midwife from reputable institution
• Training in HIV Testing and Counseling
• Training in management of Sexual Transmitted Infections
• Training in ARV prescription and dispensary
• Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana
• Kitso Training

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years working in clinical setting providing integrated sexual reproductive health, HIV prevention, care and treatment services
• Knowledge and understanding of Gender Based Violence prevention, care and support services
• Ability to use word, excel and PowerPoint to compile reports and presentations
• Drivers licence

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Planning and Organising
• Initiative
• Interpersonal relations
• Ethical
• Driver’s Licence