LOCUM NURSE – (X2) MOLEPOLOLE & FRANCISTOWN wanted at Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre (TVCTC) 528 views

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

Tebelopele is currently seeking a 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 the quality of programs for the targeted group. The following Programs/clinical position to be filled immediately:

LOCUM NURSE – (X2) MOLEPOLOLE & FRANCISTOWN

Reporting directly to the Medical Officer, the Locum Nurse/Midwife 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 the 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 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 in a week.

OVERALL PURPOSE

• The Locum Nurse 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 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.
• 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)

CLOSING DATE: 22^nd November 2019 at 17:00 Hours

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.