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 |
| Nurse Assistant (x12) Based in Berea (Facility-based positions) Berea (x6) Leribe (x6) | 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 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 | • 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 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.