VMMC Mentor

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • Competitive package ZMW / Month
  • Applications have closed

Website cidrzinfo Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

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Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for all Male Circumcision (MC) clinical matters at the facility. S/he performs MC using the current approved methods – both dorsal-slit and Shang Ring methods, supervise MC Counselors and Hygiene Assistants operating at the facility. Is responsible for consumable and non-consumables supplies at the facility together with infection prevention at the site, ensuring all clients return for reviews and identify and manage Adverse Events.

Main duties

  • Ensures availability and use of appropriate SOPs and Guidelines in Program implementation.
  • Ensures all Clients who test positive are linked to ART for care support and treatment.
  • Ensures QA/QC is a priority in all service deliveries. Conducts procedures as needed and adhere to procedural and national guidelines.
  • Ensures all clients return for their review dates, 2 days 14 days and 6 weeks after procedure.
  • Maintains infection prevention in all operating rooms according to standard guidelines.
  • Identifies, manages and refers all AEs as per guidelines and standard operating procedures.
  • Maintains strict client confidentiality and privacy.
  • Is accountable and responsible for resources and supplies, such as data collection forms, client’s files, equipment, registers Guidelines at facility.

Qualifications

  • Certificate in MC provision
  • Diploma in Nursing /Clinical Officer with experience in providing VMMC procedure
  • Psychosocial Counseling skills
  • Three years’ experience in VMMC provision
  • ShangRing training and TOT training in VMMC
  • Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in VMMC program.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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