Description
Key Performance Areas
- Assess, examine and diagnose patient’s clinical conditions and triage
- Do relevant blood tests 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 patients’ 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 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 subordinators
- 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
- Diploma in General, Community and Midwifery Nursing
- 2 years as a Registered Nurse in NGO/Community Clinic or a hospital environment
- SANC Registration
Desirable Required Qualifications and Experience
- 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
