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REGISTERED NURSE/MIDWIFE - Red Cross Society

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:



To implement integrated and sustainable community-based disease prevention and control programme encompassing public health, Anti-Retroviral Therapy, nutrition and hygiene promotion to prevent diseases (including HIV/AIDS) among vulnerable populations.


KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS



• Promote good health and prevent illness through educating the public about various medical conditions including HIV/AIDS, STI and PMTCT.


To provide patient care, support to physicians.

• Track vital signs of patients

• To design and facilitate HIV/AIDS training program for refugees, staff and volunteers

• Conduct regular community mobilization and training workshops aimed at improving the level of awareness on HIV/AIDS matters among the refugee population

• Develop education and communication materials on HIV/AIDSin refugee friendly languages and/or illustrations.

• Act as a facilitator to the children's life skills/psychosocial support activities and develop relevant activities to share with children.

• Network with national and local structures in implementation of HIV/AIDS activities for refugees.

• Support the Medical doctor in the administration and follow up of PMTCT and ART.



QUALIFICATION



• Diploma/Degree in General nursing and midwifery.

• Family Nurse Practitioner qualification would be an added advantage

• Should be registered with the Nurses Association of Botswana




EXPERIENCE


A minimum of three years experience working with people living with HIV/AIDs


SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES


• Excellent skills in regulations

• Ability to work effectively

• Effective communication

• Team player

• Results driven

• Emotional, intelligence

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Decisiveness

• Computer literate


SALARY: P162, 000.00 per annum LEAVE: 25 working days per annum BENEFITS:


i. Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (BRCS pays 50% and employee pays 50%)

ii. Gratuity - 15 % of basic salary

iii. Group Life Insurance Cover


APPLICATIONS: Applicants should provide the following documents;


a) Provide a detailed curriculum vitae

b) Two work related references



THE SECRETARY GENERAL

BOTSWANA RED CROSS SOCIETY

P.O. BOX 485

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