Comprehensive Nurse ( 2 Positions )
AHF
工作地点
Nsanje
招聘信息详细内容
Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 1, 600.000 people in 44 countries, In Malawi. AHF is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to strengthen access to quality HIVI AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) treatment. AHF Malawi is providing prevention, treatment and retention services to 34.000 active ART clients in 21 hard to reach health facilities in Dedza, Lilongwe, Ntcheu, Chikwawa and Nsanje Districts.AHF Malawi wishes to recruit highly qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions in order to achieve its objectives in the country.COMPREHENSIVE NURSES (2 Positions) Position Title: Comprehensive NurseReports to: Regional Medical OfficerDuty Stations: Mbenje Health Center, Nsanje district (1) Tengani Health Center, Nsanje district (1)Overall Responsibility To provide comprehensive and integrated clinical care to HIV positive individuals and strengthen efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of quality clinical services in AHF supported sites. The incumbent will ensure smooth implementation of ART service delivery, coordinate with other nurses in providing topnotch HIV care, treatment and prevention activities, and strengthen referral and linkage services.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: In close collaboration with the facility clinical team, the comprehensive nurse will provide quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, STI and TB servicesPerform skilled nursing procedures and administer medication as ordered, and within the scope of practice of the licensee.Establish and support effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.Work closely with the prevention coordinator to supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets and timely preparation and dissemination of reportsInitiate and expand PITC in the supported health facilitiesIdentify and support walk-in patients requiring immediate attention, and refer them to the medical officer for treatmentProvide patient and family education covering diet, hygiene, drug adherence, disclosure and many more areas of concern.Support the clinic in establishing effective patient follow up mechanisms, and ways of retaining all patients in care.Education and Experience Diploma in Nursing with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in HIV care and treatment Must be trained in pediatrics and adult HIV Management. Highly organized, capable of effective multi-tasking and with demonstrated knowledge and experience in setting up mechanism for patient follow up and treatment adherence. Must be registered with Malawi Nurses and Midwives Council, with knowledge of clinical protocols and procedures in the management of HIV related diseasesInterested candidates should submit their CVs and cover letters to the following e-mail addresses: [email protected] Kindly indicate the position and health facility you are applying for as the subject of your e-mail Closing time and date for receiving applications…… . ….. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
