FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Nurse Tester (Zimbabwe HIV Care and Treatment Program) 

Position Locations: Gweru, Kwekwe, Chipinge, Mutare, Rusape, Mutasa, Buhera and Gokwe.

The Zimbabwe HIV Care and Treatment (ZHCT) mechanism will increase the availability and quality of care and treatment services for People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) primarily through community based interventions that complement the public sector as part of the multi-sectorial response led by the Government of Zimbabwe. ZHCT has two objectives; 1) to increase the availability of high quality comprehensive care and treatment services for PLWHIV at community level 2) to strengthen community level health systems to monitor, track and maintain PLWHIV in care.

Reporting to the District Team Lead, the Nurse Testor will be expected to provide HIV Testing Services in the community and support linkages in close collaboration with the MOHCC District and Health facility staff, community based health workers and other implementing partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide HIV Testing Services including integrated symptom screening at community level and ensuring linkages to care and treatment
• Strengthen health facility and community linkages through working closely with MOHCC site nurses and community based health workers in the development of robust referral systems for PLWHIV.
• Providing enhanced adherence counselling to PLWHIV at community level and referring to health facilities and other service providers as maybe needed
• Support the District Team Lead to conduct community mobilization, demand creation, defaulter identification, tracking and tracing as well as facilitate the formation and strengthening of community ART refill groups (CARGs) and support groups
• Record and report activities at community level using ZHCT M&E tools and submit to the District Team Lead for aggregation.
• Any other activities as directed by the supervisor.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Proficiency in English and relevant local language (Shona, Ndebele)
• Knowledge of community health practices and general medical ethics
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to analyse and report relevant activities.
• Sound knowledge of HIV care and treatment practices in Zimbabwe
• Computer literacy is a must

Qualifications:

• Primary Care Nursing or equivalent
• Certificate in Rapid HIV Testing and Counselling is a must
• Class 3 license or willingness to ride a motorbike is a must
• At least one year OI ART experience
• Sound knowledge and experience in M&E is an added advantage.
• Registration with Nurses Council of Zimbabwe
• License to practice in Zimbabwe

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.