ART/PMTCT Linkage Nurse – 4 posts
Mzuzu Central Hospital, Mzuzu Health Centre, Mzimba South District Hospital and Mchinji hospital
Will under the guidance of the Senior Technical Officer be responsible for strengthening early infant diagnosis and follow up, expanding HIV testing of adults and children in high-yield sites (e..g inpatient wards, ANC, malnutrition an TB clinics), enhancing linkage of infected adults and children to HIV care and treatment and integrating pediatric ART services into MCH settings at Mzuzu Central Hospital, Mzuzu Health Centre, Mzimba South District Hospital an d Mchinji District Hospital
Work with MOH to ensure all mothers and children accessing services in MCH have a known HIV status and provide HTC t those with unknown status, Ensure integration of PMTCT and EIDT in MNCH, Provide proper coordination with all PITC providers to ensure that all patients in “high yield” service delivery points get PITC and those positive are linked to care, Ensure and monitor availability of HIV testing commodities including consumables within the high yield service delivery areas in liaison with MOH district lab team, Facilitate the link between ART clinic, and all other depts. like Tb ward, SI, NRU, Pediatric ward, medical wards and MCH, Work with MOH staff to strengthen the provision of Family Planning services in all HIV delivery points, Support MOH in the implementation of retention strategies for all HIV patient within the facility, Conduct routine meetings with MOH staff to ensure ongoing and systematic testing and linkage to patients to care,
Work with the
facility to team to ensure proper documentation of services rendered and prepare the performance progress report as required, Promote integration an linkage of TB/HIV prevention, care and treatment services, Implement the use of appointment books and adherence support to all patients enrolled into care, Health Education (nutrition, infant, feeding, family planning) and supportive counselling for ANC clients and their families, Psychosocial support for HIV infected and lactating mothers and their partners through clinic based family support, coordinating with expert clients, community counsellors as appropriate Thorough understanding of the functioning o Malawi district and Central hospital delivery systems, particularly HIV services, Clinical work experience in maternity and MCH units, Comfortable working independently and developing new procedures and systems within a hospital setting, Comprehensive knowledge and hand son experience in district
provision of HIV
treatment and care including ART/PMTCTT and Pediatric HIV care and whole continuum, Proven experience in conducting basic training and mentorship, in ART/PMTCTC, Highly organised, meticulous and reliable, Good interpersonal skills, excellent oral and repot writing skills
Nurse/Midwife Technician and registered with the nurses and midwives council of Malawi, Must have at least 2 yrs clinical work experience in ART/PMTCT, Medical wards including TB and MCH, Knowledge and experience of the current Malawi ART/PMTCT guidelines and experience working in Pediatric HIV will be an added advantage
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer All qualified individuals are welcome to apply, Interested qualified candidates should send their expression of interest enclosing copies of their certificates and a detailed current CV including names and contacts of at least 3 traceable refs and indicating their availability to take up the position to The Country Director, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, 1st Floor, NEDBANK House, City Centre, P o Box 2543, Lilongwe or email to mwrecruitment@pedaids.org Closing date 27th August.
Mzuzu Central Hospital, Mzuzu Health Centre, Mzimba South District Hospital and Mchinji hospital
Will under the guidance of the Senior Technical Officer be responsible for strengthening early infant diagnosis and follow up, expanding HIV testing of adults and children in high-yield sites (e..g inpatient wards, ANC, malnutrition an TB clinics), enhancing linkage of infected adults and children to HIV care and treatment and integrating pediatric ART services into MCH settings at Mzuzu Central Hospital, Mzuzu Health Centre, Mzimba South District Hospital an d Mchinji District Hospital
Work with MOH to ensure all mothers and children accessing services in MCH have a known HIV status and provide HTC t those with unknown status, Ensure integration of PMTCT and EIDT in MNCH, Provide proper coordination with all PITC providers to ensure that all patients in “high yield” service delivery points get PITC and those positive are linked to care, Ensure and monitor availability of HIV testing commodities including consumables within the high yield service delivery areas in liaison with MOH district lab team, Facilitate the link between ART clinic, and all other depts. like Tb ward, SI, NRU, Pediatric ward, medical wards and MCH, Work with MOH staff to strengthen the provision of Family Planning services in all HIV delivery points, Support MOH in the implementation of retention strategies for all HIV patient within the facility, Conduct routine meetings with MOH staff to ensure ongoing and systematic testing and linkage to patients to care,
Work with the
facility to team to ensure proper documentation of services rendered and prepare the performance progress report as required, Promote integration an linkage of TB/HIV prevention, care and treatment services, Implement the use of appointment books and adherence support to all patients enrolled into care, Health Education (nutrition, infant, feeding, family planning) and supportive counselling for ANC clients and their families, Psychosocial support for HIV infected and lactating mothers and their partners through clinic based family support, coordinating with expert clients, community counsellors as appropriate Thorough understanding of the functioning o Malawi district and Central hospital delivery systems, particularly HIV services, Clinical work experience in maternity and MCH units, Comfortable working independently and developing new procedures and systems within a hospital setting, Comprehensive knowledge and hand son experience in district
provision of HIV
treatment and care including ART/PMTCTT and Pediatric HIV care and whole continuum, Proven experience in conducting basic training and mentorship, in ART/PMTCTC, Highly organised, meticulous and reliable, Good interpersonal skills, excellent oral and repot writing skills
Nurse/Midwife Technician and registered with the nurses and midwives council of Malawi, Must have at least 2 yrs clinical work experience in ART/PMTCT, Medical wards including TB and MCH, Knowledge and experience of the current Malawi ART/PMTCT guidelines and experience working in Pediatric HIV will be an added advantage
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer All qualified individuals are welcome to apply, Interested qualified candidates should send their expression of interest enclosing copies of their certificates and a detailed current CV including names and contacts of at least 3 traceable refs and indicating their availability to take up the position to The Country Director, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, 1st Floor, NEDBANK House, City Centre, P o Box 2543, Lilongwe or email to mwrecruitment@pedaids.org Closing date 27th August.
