Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist various stakeholders develop strategies to close gaps in HIV case finding.
• Support the ongoing Facility-Based ICT services and projects in selected sites and consider expanding
to other large sites in different Regions.
• Provide support to the clinical teams in implementation of Optimized PITC, HIVST as part of the
broader HIV Case Finding strategies and POC HIV Recency testing for Recent Infection Surveillance.
• Support the integration of PrEP into HTS, maternal and child health care service delivery points.
• Provide support in the various Districts in engaging Health facility staff with implementation of all
targeted testing strategies. This includes facilitating teamwork between the facility nursing staff and
HIV testing staff in the successful implementation of strategies, particularly those requiring inputs
from both.
• Collaborate with the I-TECH SI staff to ensure accurate and timely ICT data collection and reporting.
• Support quality improvement initiatives at sites, as applicable, to case finding strategies.
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures to improve case-finding services at ART
clinics, PHC clinics and Maternity wards as applicable.
• Collaborate with other partners involved in HIV case-finding activities, including community partners.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders at National Office regarding progress and strategies in the HIV
testing program and provide and/or assist in HIV-case-finding related training.
Required Education, Training & Experience:
• Degree in Nursing and registration as a Registered Nurse with the HPCNA
• At least 5 years of clinical nursing experience including management of patients with HIV on ART
and supporting HIV case-finding activities
• Two years of previous training and project management experience
• Previous experience in training health-care workers in HIV case-finding would be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds
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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