Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist 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)
• Ensuring all PLHIV receive and complete a course of TB Preventive Therapy (TPT), preferably the short
course regimen, and that it is well documented in the PCB and in the electronic system.
• Support facilities in conducting quality TB screening of all PLHIV, i.e., all eligible clients to be
investigated for TB using TB diagnostic tests (Gene Expert, TB LAM) and all results to be documented.
• Integrating cervical cancer screening services and services for GBV into routine ART care for any
infants who test HIV+.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders in strengthening heath facility cervical cancer services and
support implementation of quality cervical cancer screening services.
• Work with various personnel to improve quality of documentation of care and treatment services at
the point of data generation (e.g., registers, PCBs) to improve on accuracy, completeness, and
timeliness of clinical data.
• Assist in implementation of efforts for patient tracing with a special focus on high priority groups
(e.g., PBFW, paediatric patients, unsuppressed patients).
• Provide and/or assist in ART and other HIV-related training, both on- and off-site and provide posttraining support.
• Support quality improvement initiatives at sites, including ongoing QI Collaboratives to improve
quality of care, including necessary reporting.
• Participate in baseline quality standards assessments in prioritized/selected healthcare facilities,
support healthcare facilities to address identified gaps.
• Co-facilitate consumer involvement training using the MoHSS consumer involvement training
curriculum.
• Ensure facilities raise awareness about patient rights and responsibilities.
• Work closely with relevant district programme and M&E/DHIS staff to prepare monthly reports.
• 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 7 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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