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Overview:
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-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 position available under ALPEC Project on a full-time Contract basis.
Position: Nurse Assistant (x1) Based in ‘Mamohau Hospital
Duties and Responsibilities
Position overview
The Nurse Assistant will provide support to TB and HIV positive patients to screen for TB, ensure maintenance of good records, and in liaison with other partners provide lists for tracking. The incumbent will work under the supervision of Outreach Nurse in the District and will be required to travel 30% within the district.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure proper tracing and linkage of TB patients to care
- Provide information and education to the TB patients and their household/family on the essential need to complete treatment irrespective of clinical symptoms
- Do home visits and community outreach to optimize treatment adherence amongst TB patients
- Tracing of TB patients who had interrupted treatment or had missed scheduled follow-up appointments for monitoring sputum status
- Identify children for contact tracing and hand-over lists to other partners for community tracing
- Provide adherence support MDR-TB patients
- Mobilize and recruitment of community members to access TB screening services
- Ensure availability of HIV self-testing kits and report stock levels to relevant facility staff
- Perform other duties as assigned by the administration
Educational Qualifications, Work Experience and Key Competencies
- Certificate in Nursing Assistant
- Current registration with the Lesotho Nursing Council
- Must have knowledge of TB/HIV screening and testing services; tracing and linkage coupled with basic TB, HIV, and adherence
- Minimum of 1-year experience working in TB and HIV/AIDS care and treatment
- Experience working with children, adolescents and young people will be an added advantage
- Willingness to work flexible hours 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.
How to apply:
Interested Basotho candidates who meet the criteria must email applications letters including CVs, certified copies of educational certificates and identity document, copy of current valid registration with relevant professional body (Lesotho Nursing Council); and names of 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 12:00 noon on Monday February 19th, 2024. 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.