Job Description

LOCATION :Mashonaland West x7 -(Chimanimani, Kosana, Mukarati, Muuyu, Gudubu, Zumbara & Deve); Mashonaland East x1 (Jekwa)

The post supports the hospital to attain it’s 95,95,95 targets through implementation of high yielding HIV Counselling & Testing services, linkages to HIV prevention services and OI/ART care and treatment services, adherence and retention support. The post supports comprehensive care for PLHIV for services such TPT, viral load monitoring and cervical cancer screening for eligible clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Offer HIV testing services through HIVST, HTS, Index contact testing, EID; Facilitate linkage to HIV prevention and OI/ART services; Offer HIV prevention services to eligible clients e.g E-MTCT, PrEP, PEP; Continuity of care for PLHIV which includes ART reviews, ART refills, viral load monitoring; Support retention activities such as effective referral through use of referral slips, defaulter tracking, enrolment in DSD models; Provide psychosocial counselling services to patients; Manage performance of any subordinate cadres; Support, mentor and coach various and support community health workers (e.g ATZ leaders) on HPCTS program implementation; Mentor & work with PCs, CFAROs, ATZ and CATS to ensure adequate and standard documentation of program activities in relevant registers an source documents; Provide daily/weekly updates to the Provincial team leaders on daily/weekly/monthly activities and identify challenges so that they are addressed on time; Support routine data collection, cleaning and validation. Provide daily, weekly, monthly reports as required. Respond to any ad-hoc data and program requests. Ensure quality data and reporting (includes timeliness); The PC IO nurse will enter data in the ZACH App, any custom tools eg Excels, and also ensure that MRFs have been accurately completed; The PC OI Nurse will use program data generate to facilitate evidence-based program planning and implementation; Any other duties and responsibilities as tasked by the A/Provincial Technical Officer

Qualifications and Experience

Certificate in Primary Care Nursing (PCN) with more than 3 years’ experience working in HIV/AIDS programs or OI/ART Clinics; HIV Rapid testing qualification and Advanced HIV training is a distinct advantage; Knowledge of Microsoft packages, previous M&E experience are added advantage; Good standing with the community being served; Good knowledge of English and report writing skills required

Key Result Areas/ZACH Competencies

Producing Results through measuring progress in attaining the 90,90,90 targets; Moving forward in a changing environment; Fostering integration and teamwork; Knowing and managing self; Communicating in a credible and effective way.

How to Apply

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letters, CV indicating names & contacts of three professional referees and certified copies of qualification certificates to:

[email protected]

NB: The e-mail subject to clearly specify the position being applied for.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.