Population Solutions for Health
DUE : 15 JAN 2023
Kwekwe X 1, Makoni X 1 (Part Time)
Reporting to the Senior Clinical Services Coordinator / Senior Field Services Coordinator, the VMMC Nurse Clinician performs safe male circumcision (both surgical and device), giving adequate counselling, coordinating activities with other team members and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Conducts aseptic procedure at the operation site, administers local anesthesia and performs the surgical cutting of the foreskin using the specific technique according to WHO standards.
Uses diathermy or ligation to achieve hemostasis, performs surgical suture on wounds according to surgical standards.
Conducts scheduled and unscheduled reviews of circumcised client and administers post-operative
analgesia.
Collects social, medical, family history of client. Conducts vital observations, performs physical
examinations of client, and obtains an informed consent and decides if client is eligible for chosen method.
Conducts screening and treatment of STIs, identifies urological deformities and refer for specialist
attention.
Performs WHO clinical staging on HIV positive clients, integrates clients into the PSH/Z network of
services and identifies and refers all other medical conditions to various clinicians.
Performs standard QC (quality checks) daily, offers pre-test and post-test counselling.
Performs the HIV test using approved algorithm by MoHCC, issues result in a professional manner and refers and links to care and treatment.
Ensures safety of clients before, during and after the circumcision procedure and ensures a high level of emergency preparedness is in place at workstations.
Explains, demonstrates male circumcision procedure in detail, proper condom uses and its benefits.
Manages all adverse events following the adverse event treatment guidelines and refers for management.
Educates on wound care and provides information on FP services and VIAC services Encourages a culture of health seeking behavior amongst men.
Sensitizes the organizations’, the public on the VMMC program and integrated services.
Plans and implement scheduled VMMC sensitization meetings.
Conducts outreach activities targeting workplace, schools, churches, vulnerable population places of social gatherings, participates in events with other stakeholders.
Implements, monitors, and evaluates the impact of each activity
REQUIREMENTS
Diploma in General Nursing a prerequisite.
Trained Midwife or Theatre Nurse with at least three years’ experience.
Qualified and experience in HIV related counselling of at least three years.
Certified and experienced in HIV rapid testing.
Highly motivated and dedicated person.
Registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe with valid practicing certificate.
TO APPLY
In return, PSH offers competitive remuneration, commensurate with qualifications and experience. PSH is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender identity or expression, race, religion, national origin, or disability.
All interested candidates are encouraged to follow the following steps when applying:
Step 1: Click Here to Complete the Application for the position
Step 2: Send your updated CVs to recruitment@psh.org.zw
All Applications should be shared not later than January 15, 2023.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
