NR/LVCT/1/2023
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide clinical services to HIV positive clients in the facility as per the national guidelines.
Provide HIV counseling and testing services at the facility
Strengthen referrals and linkages between PMTCT activities and the Comprehensive Care Clinics
Prepare HIV positive patient for immediate initiation of HAART
Ensure all HIV positive clients are followed up and retained on treatment by strengthening appointment schedule.
Ensure there is a system in place to track missed appointments and treatment interrupters
Provide day-to-day technical support of the facility HIV /TB Program as per national guidelines
Provide on job training and mentorship to other health care workers using the national ART guideline
Oversee Early Infant Diagnosis, care and follow-up of HIV-exposed infants
Strengthen linkages between PMTCT, follow-up of HIV-exposed infants (HEI) and Comprehensive Care Clinics
Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the PMTCT program at the facility.
Establish a work improvement team for the department and ensure monthly meetings are taking place to discuss the quality of care given to clients.
Participate in facility Multidisciplinary team meetings.
Provide adherence counseling to patients on HAART and enhanced adherence support to those who are not virally suppressed.
Ensure appropriate monitoring of patients on HAART is done through viral load testing.
Undertake assessment, planning and implementation of interventions for addressing patient care problems.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
Working with other health care providers, promoting the right of patients/clients and maintaining the privacy and dignity of clients/patients and staff.
Prepare and implement annual work plan based on department work plan.
Using your job description and work plan, to continually appraise yourself and rectify any shortcomings or suggest necessary assistance.
Ensure that you undertake requisite professional development activities.
Perform any other official duties that may be assigned by the Facility in charge.
REQUIREMENTS
At least a certificate in Nursing from the Kenya Medical Training College or equivalent institution recognized by the government of Kenya.
Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
More than two years’ experience in implementation of PMTCT activities.
At least 2 years of clinical nursing and management experience.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and good report writing skills
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Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications and CV along with a cover
letter expressing interest and indicating Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org . The position applied for and reference number should be clearly indicated on the subject line and cover letter.
The closing date is 13th February, 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
recruitment@lvcthealth.org
