Primary Responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with the District Nurse Mentor(s) (NMs) in assisting sites to develop and implement
strategies to close gaps along the HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support continuum:
Strengthening HIV prevention interventions for selected priority populations, including pregnant and
breastfeeding women (PBFW), HIV-negative contacts of index clients, and HIV-exposed infants (eMTCT
services)
• Support facilities in conducting quality TB screening of all PLHIV, i.e., all eligible clients to be
investigated using TB diagnostic tests (Gene Expert, TB LAM) and all results to be documented.
• Collaborate with MoHSS Cervical cancer nurse trainers and I-TECH CECAP QI managers (CQMs) in
strengthening heath facility cervical cancer services and support implementation of quality cervical
cancer screening services.
• Assist and collaborate with data staff to support facility-based staff to analyse, interpret and utilise
their own routinely collected HIV-related service and quality indicators for action; and coordinate
with the Nurse Mentor(s) the day-to-day scheduling of the work of various staff including the District
Quality Manager.
• Provide and/or assist in ART and other HIV-related training, both on- and off-site and provide posttraining support.
• Support health facility teams to prepare for SIMS assessments, participate in the assessments, and
coordinate implementation of post-assessment remedial action to address identified gaps.
• Conduct training, coaching and mentoring of healthcare workers on Quality Improvement.
• Establish a Client Feedback System, assist facilities in analyzing the data and responding
appropriately.
• Work closely with relevant district programme and M&E/DHIS staff to prepare monthly reports.
• Engage closely with the I-TECH budget/program manager related to travel authorizations, budget
planning and procurement of supplies/services.
• Oversee the proper use and maintenance of and retain ultimate accountability for all I-TECH inventory
in the assigned area/location.
Required Education, Training & Experience:
• Degree in Nursing and registration as a Registered Nurse with the HPCNA; post graduate qualification
is an advantage
• At least 9 years appropriate experience of which at least 5 years of clinical nursing experience
including management of patients with HIV on ART
• Two years of previous training and project management experience
• Previous experience as an HIV Nurse Mentor is an advantage
• Previous experience in training nurses in NIMART would be an advantage
• Previous experience as a supervisor or quality manager would be an advantage
More Information
- Job Application Details All email applications should indicate position title in the subject line. Closing Date: 12 August 2022 I-TECH Namibia offers an attractive package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send your CV to [email protected] or deliver it to the following address: No. 4 Jackson Kaujeua Street, Windhoek West, Windhoek. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. I-TECH Namibia is an equal opportunity employer, people with disabilities and from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
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