HTS Nurse – Pakachere Institute of Health and Development Communication

in Health Care and Nutrition
Full Time
Zomba, Machinga
July 18, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Pakachere Institute of Health and Development Communication is one of the leading local health and development communication NGO in Malawi. Pakachere exists to empower Malawians, particularly the vulnerable, to choose and sustain healthy behaviours, through service delivery, evidence-based health and development communication, community mobilization, advocacy and networking. Pakachere invites suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Position: HTS Nurse
Reporting to : District Coordinator
Project: Kuteteza
Key Relationship: HTS Nurse, M&E Officers
Salary: Competitive consummate with experience and professional attainment
Working Hours: 40 Hours
Contract : 1 Year Renewable
Location: Zomba and Machinga
Grade: D1

Job Summary – HTS Nurse

The HTS Nurse will coordinate all aspects of HIV/STI prevention (Counselling, Testing, Referrals and HIV linkages to care programs. This position will act as a resource in HIV/STl within the KUTETEZA Project. The position supports effective implementation of the HTC service delivery through Mobile Outreach Clinics as well as MoH facilities. He/ She will directly support district teams to provide HTS including support to strengthen referral and linkages services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all logistics and daily operations related to HTS among AGYW plus their partners (including index partners) and link them to care program.
  • The HTC nurse assists the clinician in ensuring smooth implementation of the HTC service delivery within the facility.
  • He /She will directly support the service delivery team in HIV prevention programs, strengthen referral and linkage services.
  • Provides direct supervision to HTS Counsellors and ensures:
  • Work in MOH clinics as needed providing HIV testing and identifying index cases.
  • Collaborate with DHO to ensure availability of adequate services and of health commodities and support with human resource during outreach clinics.
  • Collaborate with SBCC teams and community groups to develop goals and interventions to increase access to HTS services for AGYW and their partners.
  • Support DHO in effective management and documentation of referrals that meet AGYW healthcare needs.
  • Completion of reports required by KUTETEZA timely.
  • Ensures accurate community referrals for the AGYW receiving HTS in the respective districts.
  • Participates in relevant TWG meetings at district and national level to promote understanding and support of program services.
  • In collaboration with the HTC Counsellor, ensures the provision of quality, evidence-based HTC, ART and other prevention services.
  • Ensures maintenance of patient confidentiality
  • Works closely with the HTC Counsellor and District Coordinators to supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets.
  • Ordering of HIV test kits, condoms and other consumables for use during clinical outreach in a timely manner to make sure that there is uninterrupted delivery of services.
  • Ensures accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
  • Ensures proper disposal of biohazardous wastes.

Education and Experiences

  • Must be registered with Nurses Council and has an active subscription.
  • Minimum Diploma in Nursing and Micwifery from a recognized institution
  • Prior experience in ART clinic
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be self- motivated.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in HIV program management.
  • Knowledge of minimum 95:95:95 is highly essential.
  • Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office
  • HTC and ART Certification

Other Skills and requirement

  • Caring, Compassionate and empathy
  • Good listening skills
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Be able to articulate and fast learner.
  • Ability to work with emotionally and pressured situation.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adherence to deadlines.

Key Performance Areas

  • Improved access of friendly HTS services for AGYW and their partners
  • Improved and strengthened referral system as well as linkages to treatment and care improved uptake of viral load among eligible clients.
  • Strengthened documentation and reporting deliverables as per the performance monitoring plan (PMP)

Applications should contain a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic certificates and be sent to the following address to be received on or before 5:00 pm Monday, 05th August 2024.

Applications must be sent to:

The Human Resource Manager
Pakachere Institute of Health and Development Communication,
Smythe Road, Opposite the Story Workshop, Old Goal Malawi Office Sunnyside,
P.O Box 30248,
Blantyre 3, Malawi
Email: pakacherevacancies@gmail.com

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