Clinical Nurse (HIV testing Counsellor)

Internal and External Vacancy announcement

Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA) is an indigenous National Non-governmental, Non-political and not for profit humanitarian organization working in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention, care treatment and support services. MENA is now in the process of recruiting employees for its USAID MULU KP Activity sub granted from PSI/Ethiopia to be implemented in Addis Ababa; thus, invites competent candidates to apply on the following vacant post:

Major Duties /job summary

• Ensure services provided at DIC are confidential, and meet the standard set by the project
• Coordinate and provide STI screening and treatment services for project beneficiaries at DICs
• Provide HIV counseling for target beneficiaries
• Provide ICS (HIV testing, STI, FP and condom at the center or organize regular mobile HCT
• Provide risk reduction counseling to DIC beneficiaries
• Provide successful referral services to network health facilities
• Ensure IEC materials and condoms are kept at accessible places at the DIC
• Support women and girls to adjust attitudes and behaviors through counseling services
• Make regular referrals to health centers for ART, TB, GBV, Rape cases, and other complications.
• Take part in facilitating coordination of the peer education trainings
• Ensure that DICs have enough stocks (equipment, detergents, prevention commodities,) and request such materials in advance
• Document clinical services, counseling efforts and referral cases confidentially
• Advise the center coordinator possible improvements of drop in center services
• Provide late hour, holiday and week end prevention and clinical services to DIC beneficiaries
• Prepare monthly/quarterly report to the center coordinator about progress, challenges, and any other issues pertaining to his/her duties
• Organize individual and group counseling for FSWs
• Organize and facilitate awareness raising sessions on PMTCT, VCT, ART and condom promotion for FSWs

Number of Position: 1

Term of Employment :one year with possible extension based on availability of funds

Qualification:

• Diploma or Bachelor science degree (BSc) in Clinical Nursing from a recognized institution, Plus COC Certificate.

Required Experience:

• 4 years of experience in relevant work with especial attention to hands-on experience on MULU KPP Project at least for two years
• Recent comprehensive ART training is mandatory
• Computer application skill
• Communications skills
• Fluency in English and local languages
• Knowledge of combination prevention and other trainings related to HIV, TB and nutrition will be a plus