Two (2) Professional Nurses for the Eastern Cape, Buffalo City x1 & Chris Hani x1..
Implement Voluntary Male Circumcision Programme (VMMC) at facility level in accordance with provincial and SA national guidelines
Ensure comprehensive package of VMMC services available
Maintain and respond to QA assessments
Chair/attend staff meetings
Ensure all Circumcised Clients are followed up as per SA/WHO guidelines
Management of VMMC related adverse events effectively
Obtain informed consent from clients by providing them with essential information as per the National Department of Health (NDoH) and PEPFAR VMMC/HTS guidelines.
Provide age- and culturally appropriate group and individual counselling to clients within language of their understanding.
Screen patients for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) as per current STI guidelines and Tuberculosis (TB) by asking the four standard TB screening questions and refer patients accordingly.
Ensure that the key elements of VMMC education are included in counselling sessions (i.e. risks, benefits, description of surgery, explanation of partial protective effect of VMMC procedure, VMMC being a permanent procedure, importance of knowing HIV status, and post-operative care).
Conduct pre- and post-HIV counselling and testing as per most recent NDoH HTS guidelines.
Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience
Diploma in General, Community and Midwifery Nursing
2 years as a Registered Nurse in NGO/Community Clinic or a hospital environment
SANC Registration
Desirable Required Qualifications and Experience * Diploma in General, Community and Midwifery Nursing
HIV/AIDS Management Course
3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience as a Registered Nurse Community Nursing Health setting or Hospital setting