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 candidate to fill in the following position of Nursing Assistant on a full time, fixed term contract basis under PROTECT project.
Position: Nursing Assistants x1
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide Health education to adolescents and young people on deferent services provided through the mobile clinic
• STI, TB and COVID-19 screening for adolescents and young people
• Provide HTS to AYP through mobile clinic
• Ensures that registers are up to date
• Link and follow up 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 administration from time to time
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 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 in order to meet targets
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the criteria must email application letters including CVs, certified copies of identity documents, transcripts and current valid LNC retention certificate.
All applications must be emailed to [email protected] on or before Friday, 20th June, 2025. Clearly indicate the name of the post applied for on the subject line. Applications to be done through 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.