ART Nurse at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

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Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF),a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(3) organization, is a global organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 350,000 patients in 36 countries. We are the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the U.S. A truly independent voice in our mission to rid the world of AIDS, AHF’s opera... Read more about this company ART Nurse Job Type Full Time , Onsite Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 years Location Cross River Job Field Medical / Healthcare   Location: Ugep, Cross River State. Job Summary: The ART nurse assists the clinician in ensuring smooth implementation of the ART service delivery within the facility. He /She will directly support the health facility and community HIV prevention programs, strengthen referral and linkage services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, clinicians, pharmacists, laboratory team, TBAs, mentor mothers ensure the provision of quality, evidence-based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services. Provide HIV testing and counseling for pregnant and breastfeeding women Ensure early infant diagnosis and follow-up of HIV-exposed infants. Support mother-baby pair retention in care. Mentor and support other healthcare workers. Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development activities. Initiate and expand PITC in the supported health facilities. Provides skilled nursing procedures (i.e. dressing changes, etc.). Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee. provide adherence counseling and Support treatment literacy. Attends and participates in team conferences as requested. May act as a team lead at facility to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care. Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol. Provides patient and family education. Adhere to infection prevention and control standards. She must have teamwork and leadership abilities. Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making skills. Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality. Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider. Establish and support effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility. Work closely with the prevention coordinator to supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets as well as timely preparation and dissemination of reports. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided. Complete registers, EMRs, and reporting tools. Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs. Any other duty designated by the supervisor. Education and Experience: University graduate in nursing or equivalent RN/RM with other certification with at least Five years’ experience. At least three years’ experience in HIV program management. Knowledge of minimum prevention package for Nigeria is highly essential. Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking. Ability to write reports and communicate effectively. Sensitivity to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested candidates should submit their application (CV and cover letter as one document) to the following email address [Click the Apply button below to see the contact details] Kindly indicate the position and the location you are applying for as the subject of your e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be

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