Overview:
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho. The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho (BCMCFL), is the result of a public-private partnership between Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative and the Government of Lesotho, and is a legal, non-profit/tax exempt organization registered in Lesotho. BCMCFL provides free paediatric and family-centered HIV and tuberculosis prevention, care, treatment and support, serving thousands of children and families affected by HIV, TB, or other child health conditions.
BCMCFL is looking for highly qualified candidates to fill in the following positions on a Four (4) Months Fixed-Term, renewable Contract.
Position Descriptions
HIV Clinical Nurses
Reports to: Lead Nurse and Health Facility
Department: ETHICS Project
Duty Station(s):
Mokhotlong (2)
Botha-Bothe (2)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to:
- HIV-positive patients in the ART corner, and/or
- ANC, PNC, MNCH, and U5 clients
- TB clients co-infected with HIV
- Ensure direct provision of TB and HIV prevention and treatment services
- Ensure provision of cervical cancer screening and treatment services
- Work with staff in PMTCT, TB and ART clinics to strengthen tracking of clients missing their follow up appointments/ provide referrals and facility referral feedback
- Ensure provision of care and appropriate referral of COVID-19 suspects
- Work with health facility staff to ensure that all related medications, supplies, and commodities are always in stock at their facility
- Ensure strict infection control measures are carried out, including appropriate medical waste management
- Review relevant results and ensure appropriate filling of clients results and files
- Submit monthly summary reports regarding clinical and programmatic activities
- Perform any other project duties as may be assigned by the Administration
Educational Qualifications, Work Experience and Key Competencies
- Degree in General Nursing and;
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
- Current registration with the Lesotho Nursing Council as a Nurse Midwife is the prerequisite
How to apply: Interested Basotho candidates who meet the criteria must email application letters including CVs, certified copies of an identity document, and three work-related referees with contact details (one should be from a current supervisor/employer).
All applications must be emailed to [email protected] on or before Thursday, 07th July 2022. Clearly indicate the name of the post applied for on the Subject Line. Applications are to be done through the email provided only. No hard copies will be accepted. Late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.
BCMCFL reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.