Job Description
\n\t\t\t\tCeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV\/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, Gates Foundation, United States NIH, UK Medical Research Council, European Commission, Templeton World Charity Foundation, and Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK), Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Care, National AIDS Council, International and regional centres of research excellence to evaluate national programmes and determine the impact, uptake, and cost effectiveness of novel reproductive health interventions.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities
\n\t\t\t\tThe Nurse Counsellor will work directly under the supervision of the Site Manager\/Lead, and will be responsible for delivering comprehensive clinical services, (HIV prevention and treatment, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) care, and health information dissemination) to all sex workers in their diversity across multiple platforms, i.e., static clinics, local outreach, night outreach, and mobile sites. This role ensures that clients receive timely, high-quality, efficient, and effective healthcare services. Additionally, the Nurse Counsellor is responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of essential drugs, commodities, and functional equipment required to support clinical service delivery. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Clinical Responsibilities \u2022\tOffer comprehensive SRH services (Family Planning, HIV Testing & Counselling, STI screening & treatment etc.) \u2022\tPerform routine physical examinations on all clients seen at clinics and mobile sites including checking of vital signs, i.e., BP, Pulse, Temperature. \u2022\tProvide comprehensive and safe treatment to all SWs and their clients as per MoHCC guidelines. \u2022\tOffer and perform Point Of Care (POC) tests, (rapid HTS, HIVST, Syphilis, CD4, and TB_LAM) as per MoHCC national Algorithms on all eligible clients. \u2022\tConduct pre and post-test and risk reduction counselling to clients attended to at both static and mobile sites. \u2022\tPrescribing and dispensing of medicines appropriately according to diagnosis. \u2022\tInitiate clients on ART or PrEP according to HIV result of each client as per MoHCC treatment guidelines. \u2022\tAlways practice Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures to reduce spread of communicable infections. \u2022\tMonitoring Adverse Events (AEs) and drug side effects and reporting these to Medical Council Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ). \u2022\tCollecting blood samples for drug resistance testing from participants who sero-convert while on PrEP. \u2022\tOffering Family Planning counselling services \u2013 ability to insert Long-Acting contraceptive devices per clients\u2019 needs is an added advantage. <\/p>\n
\u2022\tEnsuring appropriate clinical care for survivors of sexual assault (GBV) and safeguarding the rights and safety of clients including provision of non-judgmental, non-stigmatizing prevention, treatment, and care services. Documentation and Reporting \u2022\tDocument all information from procedures, (History, examination, tests, referrals and treatment) offered to all clients in the relevant source documents (Registers, RedCap, ODK, DHIS2). \u2022\tParticipate in data verification and compilation of weekly and monthly reports of key indicators. \u2022\tMaintaining proper documentation of all clinical and laboratory findings on all program clients. \u2022\tCompiling daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly statistics of all indicators and clinic reports. <\/p>\n
Quality Control and Inventory Management \u2022\tQuality maintenance of site drug rooms and ordering drugs and other clinical sundries. \u2022\tCheck on drug and commodities stock levels weekly and always maintain adequate stock levels. \u2022\tStock management of all clinic supplies, i.e., maintaining adequate stock levels, maintaining correct drug room temperatures and documenting daily, placing orders on time. \u2022\tEnsures Infection Prevention Control measures are well maintained to reduce communicable infections. <\/p>\n
Administrative Duties \u2022\tAttending clinic and stakeholder meetings, taking minutes. And record keeping. \u2022\tDoing any other duties as assigned by the Site Manager\/Lead, Regional Coordinator. \u2022\tScheduling of mobile clinic visits and maintaining cordial relationships with other Implementing Partners and health service providers. \u2022\tCoordinating outreach activities with Outreach Workers. <\/p>\n
Coordination and Integration \u2022\tIntegration of referrals, layering, and linkage to MoHCC and other Implementing Partners. \u2022\tTransitioning of clients to MoHCC facilities after completion of 6 months on ART. <\/p>\n
Professionalism and Confidentiality \u2022\tEstablishing professionalism and respect for privacy and confidentiality amongst all clinical staff and clients. \u2022\tUpholding the organisation and nurses\u2019 code of conduct at all times. <\/p>\n
Training and Development \u2022\tAttend all CeSHHAR Zimbabwe scheduled trainings. \u2022\tKeep abreast of current knowledge and trends in the health profession. \u2022\tStay updated on current developments and trends in HIV prevention.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience
\n\t\t\t\t\u2022\tDegree\/Diploma in General nursing. \u2022\tAny post basic training such as Midwifery\/Psychiatry\/Community Nursing. \u2022\tCertificate in Rapid HIV certificate. \u2022\tART and PrEP Training \u2022\tForensic certificate. \u2022\tCertificate \/ diploma in counselling an added advantage. \u2022\tFamily Planning with LARC. \u2022\tAt least 3 years post – graduate relevant working experience. \u2022\tExperience working in NGO sector, especially in HIV\/AIDS programming. \u2022\tGood knowledge on use of Microsoft word, excel and power point. \u2022\tGood interpersonal communication skills and having high respect for confidentiality. \u2022\tGood report writing skills<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHow to Apply
\n\t\t\t\tTO APPLYStep 1: Click Here to fill in the formStep 2: If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to Human Resources and send to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw. Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Candidates previously employed by CeSHHAR are encouraged to apply.Please note: Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of sex, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.<\/p>\n
The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines.<\/p>\n
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