DISTRICT COORDINATOR – Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre (TVCTC) 571 views

Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre (TVCTC) is a non – governmental organization providing quality HIV counselling and testing services and linkage to HIV care and treatment in 18 Centres across Botswana. As part of our service delivery model, we support underserved communities through ward-based testing, mobile testing, workplace testing and outreach events.

TVCTC has been funded by NAHPA and has introduced a clinical component covering the following:

NCD awareness and screening: integration of CD education and screening into the HIV Testing protocol to enhance the country’s efforts for prevention and early detection

Covid 19: The advent of COVID – 19 in Botswana resulted in an immediate response by the Government of Botswana to the global pandemic. As part of the response, there was a re- prioritization of health care service delivery to focused most of its resources in provision of COVID 19 testing and vaccinating the public as the number of cases soared and so as mortality. Even though Botswana now has one of the highest vaccinated population, behavior change and adherence to protocols is still a challenge, thus realizing an increase in infections.

Sexual Reproductive Health Services (SH) – The project targets general population and in particular adolescents and young people, couples, and hard to reach communities, with quality and comprehensive services.

With HTC as the starting point Tebelopele will integrate screening for CDs and promotion of COVID – 19 prevention messaging into the HIV testing process. Tebelopele clients who have been exposed to COVID – 19 would be offered a COVID- 19 test, and those eligible for vaccination will be referred and receive the service accordingly

DISTRICT COORDINATOR – SHAKAWE X 1

Reporting directly to the HTS Coordinator, 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, organizing, leading, and coordinating an HTC facility and field-based HTC team and HTC campaigns as well as provision of clinical services including ART initiation and monitoring.

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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 HTS and Lay Counsellor.

Increase awareness of COVID – 19 and COVID – 19 testing among the target population.

He/She will provide clinical services at the service delivery point and at established drop-in-centres.

Will implement the HIV minimum care package which includes condom and lubrication distribution; community-based HTC services; Routine ST screening and treatment; activate linkage to care and treatment services targeted 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.

He/She will be thoroughly versed in the STI, ART and HTC guidelines, and will work with the HTS Coordinator to ensure targets and timelines are met.

will be responsible for monthly reporting to HTS Coordinator, DHMT and provide technical support to DHMT on issues relating to CD,COVID – 19 programming, HIV management through

OMSAC/TAC

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EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing from a reputable Institution.
• Training in HIV Testing and counselling preferably Serial HTC.
• Training in Screening and Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections.
• Training in AV Nurses Prescription and Dispensing.
• Registration with Botswana Nursing Council
• Couple HIV Testing will be an added advantage

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SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two 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 driver’s license.

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