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 pediatric and family-centred 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 local candidates to fill in the following positions available on a full-time, Fixed-Term, Special Contract basis.
| Position | Duties and Responsibilities | Educational Qualifications, Work Experience and Key Competencies |
| Lead Nurse x2 Based in: Berea (x1) Leribe (x) | Position overview The Lead Nurse will provide training, mentoring, supervision of pediatric HIV care and treatment of health care professionals in collaboration with Medical Officer and DHMTS officials. S/He will also coordinate HTC campaigns (preschools, daycare, facility-based family testing, etc) and other outreach activities (tracking patients lost to follow-up, contact tracing) supported by PITC Counsellors. S/he will serve as the district coordinator (e.g. drawing up mentorship/supervision schedules) and supervisor to the outreach nurses. The Lead Nurse will report directly to Medical Officer and will be required to travel 80% within project district. Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Coordinate the district project activities • Maintenance of schedules, plans and assigning tasks to the team • Assist Project Medical Officers in conducting nurse attachments at Baylor COE and SCOEs • Mentor Nurses at health facilities in collaboration with DHMT officials and Project Medical Officers • Train, mentor and supervise healthcare professionals on pediatric HIV and TB/HIV care and treatment • Ensure prompt and proper reporting of project activities • Coordinate contact tracing of patients diagnosed with TB • Coordinate and plan for HTC campaigns in the community such as daycares, preschools, and orphanages as well as family testing within the facility • Communicate regularly with project leader regarding implementation of activities • Produce regular reports including monthly, quarterly reports • Represent the project at the district • Supervising both Outreach nurses and TNAs • Perform other tasks assigned by the administration | • Degree in General Nursing • Current registration with the Lesotho Nursing Council as a Nurse Midwife • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in HIV/AIDS care and treatment • Experience working with adolescent and young people will be an added advantage • Prior experience leading the team • Good report writing, training and computer skills • Willingness to adapt to the changing demands of the position • Willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet targets |
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of the mentioned positions. The incumbent may perform other related duties as required to meet ongoing needs of the organization.
Interested candidates must email applications, including CV and cover letter to [email protected] on or before Friday, 18th December 2020. Please quote the position you are applying for on the subject matter. Applications to be done through link provided only.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Citizens and residents of Lesotho are strongly encouraged to apply.