Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Nurse A1
Women’s Equity in Access to Care and Treatment is an international community-based HIV/AIDS initiative operating in the East African nation of Rwanda. Our two locally-staffed clinical sites offer highly-integrated medical and psycho-social services, free of charge, for 2,250 patients living with HIV. Since we began in 2003, our programs have expanded to include confidential testing, nutritional support, and prevention of mother to child transmission, as well as the administration of several ongoing research studies. In addition to providing individual counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy, we offer specialized support groups for teens, young mothers, survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and men living with HIV. Our youth support groups, which serve 600 children and teens, are facilitated by indigenous young adult leaders from the WE-ACTx clinic. WE-ACTx has also organized four income-generation cooperatives, an annual youth summer camp, and yoga classes for children and adults. As of 2013, a dedicated team of Rwandan health care providers operate these programs as their own local NGO, WE-ACTx for Hope, with the support of WE-ACTx, grassroots community partners and Rwandan government health agencies.

Reports to: Head Nurse/Medical Director
Job location: Kigali
March 4th, 2023

Organization Description
WE-ACTx for HOPE’s mission is to empower vulnerable communities to live healthier and productive lives. We help people living with and affected by HIV acquire the skills and capacity they need to fight disease and poverty and live happier and more productive lives.
WE-ACTx For Hope is a local NGO legally registered by Rwanda Governance Board; WE-ACTx For Hope then signed a memo of understanding with the Ministry of Health for running the medical clinic in partnership with WE-ACTx US, Keep a Child Alive, and others.
WE-ACTx for HOPE was granted a legal status by a Ministerial order No. 106/11 of 11/08/2008.
WE-ACTx For Hope is looking for a well dedicated and self-motivated highly qualified Nurse A1.

Primary objective:
To provide nursing support within the WE-ACTx For Hope Program, with primary focus on HIV/HIV-related diseases.

Responsibilities:
• To provide direct patient care under the support and supervision of the Head nurse and Medical Director.
• To provide nursing support within other areas of Health Center, including the pharmacy and lab as needed.
• To assist in the organization of VCT services within the association along with the recruitment of newly diagnosed patients.
• To be able to provide family planning methods (condoms, injections, pills, Jadelle and DIU)
• To perform home visitations for follow up care of patients on ART.
• To be experienced in PMTCT Program
• To be able to implement the Index Testing Program
• To participate as needed in Health Education Classes about initiation of ART.
• To liaise with the multidisciplinary team including WE-ACTx physicians to share best practices and ensure high quality care.
• To assist in data collection and recording keeping required by the MOH.
• To participate in staff meetings and able to conduct mornings education sessions.
• To ensure the principles of WE-ACTx For Hope are being practiced appropriately and to ensure the model of care is functioning at an optimal level
• To be able to give report on monthly, quarterly annual basis and when required.
• To possess a valid Nursing Council certificate Qualifications:
• Experienced Nurse with A1 level Qualification in Nursing with and 5 years in management of people living with HIV (HIV care) and family planning
• Trained by RBC/HIV Division (TRAC) in Antiretroviral Treatment ART (task shifting), PMTCT and Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), Index Testing and Finger prick.
• To have the certificate of task shifting
• To possess a valid Nursing Council certificate
• Flexible team player with an active and constructive approach in the care for the PPV’s
• Interest in ongoing health promotion and patient advocacy.
• Basic computer skills (World, Excel, Power point and Access to the internet).
• Perform other duties as assigned.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Please attach CV, Letter of motivation addressed to Director of Clinical Systems WE-ACTx For Hope Clinic and all supporting certificates of studies, experience and 3 recommendations letters.
• Soft copies can be sent on these emails: benekigeri@gmail.com  and ndayambajebosco1@gmail.com 
• Hard copies will also be required to be deposited to WE-ACTx For Hope Reception at DORONA HOUSE, en face BCK, avenue de Kalisimbi
Tel: 078830 2797, 078830 4613
• Deadline is January 20th, 2023 at 12:00 noon.
Note: Submitted applications will not be returned to candidates. Short listed people will be contacted.

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