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 full-time, Fixed-Term Contract basis.
Position
Nursing Assistant (1)
PROTECT Project – Quthing
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide Health education to adolescents and young people on different services provided through the mobile clinic
- STI, TB and COVID-19 screening for adolescents and young people
- Provide HTS to AYP through the mobile clinic
- Ensures that registers are up to date
- Link and follow up with all clients for further management and continuum of care
- Maintain proper record keeping of all activities
- Assist in scaling up SRH services to adolescents in the communities
- Assist the project Nurse in reporting of projects activities
- Coordinate with demand creator to ensure that mobilization is done for services
- Performs any other duty that may be assigned by the administration from time to time.
Educational Qualifications, Work Experience and Key Competencies
- Diploma in general nursing or
- 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 2 years’ 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
How to apply:
Interested Basotho candidates who meet the criteria must email applications letters including CVs, certified copies of an identity document, a certified copy of current registration for health professional positions with Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council, qualifications, 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 Friday the 22nd April 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.