Description

• Assess, examine and diagnose patient’s clinical conditions and triage.
• Do relevant blood test and observations / vital signs.
• Interpret HIV test results, follow up on inaccuracies
• Assist with the process and implementation of VCT(Voluntary Testing and Counselling) / HCT (HIV Counselling and Testing).
• Design and implement nursing care plans, monitor and evaluate patient’s progress.
• Perform pap smears on all HIV infected patients yearly monitor and refer appropriately.
• Assist with the process of implementing PMTCT (Prevention from Mother to Child Treatment) and TB (Tuberculosis) programmes / services at the site
• Implement  NIMART as mandated in Section 38A
• Record keeping of all relevant patient information on files / (Therapy Edge).
• Refer appropriately.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of all sub-ordinates.
• Participate in the site in-service training program
• Compile monthly and daily reports of ART patients.
• Ensure efficient coordination of the anti retroviral site, its referrals networks and ensure sustenance of the ART Programme
• Keep abreast with present developments in the field
• To participate in research projects relevant to the specific field
• Generate relevant reports and do follow ups on inaccuracies

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• A Diploma in General, Community and Midwifery Nursing
• 2 years as a Registered Nurse in NGO/Community Clinic or a Hospital Environment

Desirable Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Diploma in General, Community and Midwifery Nursing
• HIV/AIDS Management Course
• 3 years experience as a registered nurse
• Community Nursing Health Setting or Hospital Setting