Linkage Nurse (24) latest vacancies in NtcheuZombaThyoloBlantyreChiradzuluDedza and Mchinji Malawi Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Careers in NtcheuZombaThyoloBlantyreChiradzuluDedza and Mchinji Malawi Linkage Nurse (24) Jobs in NtcheuZombaThyoloBlantyreChiradzuluDedza and Mchinji at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Malawi
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is a recognized global
leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In its work to eliminate Pediatric AIDS
through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs, EGPAF
currently supports national, district, and local governments, facilities,
communities, and non-governmental partners. In 2020, EGPAF’s global footprint
spans 17 countries. EGPAF supports service provision for comprehensive HIV
care, treatment and prevention programs, and health systems strengthening. To
date, EGPAF has supported over 15,000 sites to offer HIV counselling,
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services alongside high-quality family
health care. “
EGPAF has worked in Malawi since 2001. Today, EGPAF Malawi implements
evidencebased HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions in 179 health
facilities in nine districts through EGPAF’s U.S. President’s Emergency Plan
for AIDS Relief/U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PEPFAR/CDC)
funded Achieving HIV Epidemic Control through Scaling Up Quality Testing,
Care and Treatment in Malawi
EGPAF seeks to fill the following open position
Position Details
Title Linkage Nurse (24)
Location Ntcheu, Zomba, Thyolo, Blantyre, Chiradzulu, Dedza and Mchinji
Reporting to District Technical Officer
Overall responsibilities
The Linkage Nurse will lead the linkages systems in HIV/TB project
implementation at the facility level in collaboration with MOH staff and other
partners working on the same interventions. Under the supervision of District
Team Lead, the Linkage Nurse is responsible for providing direct service
delivery in MNCH, Adult and pediatric ART services. Additionally, the Linkage
Nurse role will be to participate and strengthen Quality improvement
initiatives at the facility level.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
Lead in the organization and establishment of linkage systems at the facility
and away from the facility but within the district.
Collaborate with MOH clinic staff to identify the clinic gaps impacting
service delivery and ensuring that with support of EGPAF or MOH, service
delivery is not interrupted. These can include items like weighing scale,
height scale, BP machines, Thermometer, MUAC tapes, furniture, registers,
stationery, Registers, drug supplies, etc.
Lead the implementation of adolescent PSS activities
Implementation
Provide direct service delivery in the MNCH, Pediatric and adult ART clinics
according to a structured schedule focusing 90-90-90 indicator performance
In collaboration with the Care & Treatment Officer, the Linkage Nurse will
ensure eligible clients access Viral Load Testing and those with high VL are
provided with quality Intensive adherence counselling and followed up to
finish the whole cascade of care.
With the support of District Technical Officers and Care & Treatment Officers,
the Linkage Nurse will strengthen, scale-up and track the performance of
mother-infant pair (MIP) clinics as one of EGPAF’s differentiated service
delivery model
Work with MOH staff to ensure all mothers and children accessing services in
MCH have a known HIV status and promote HTS to those with unknown HIV status
Support and strengthen integration of PMTCT and EIDT in MNCH
Work with MOH staff to strengthen the provision of Family Planning services in
all ART delivery points.
Support MOH and other partners implementing community programs on the linkage
of all HIV clients with community structures like support groups.
Promote retention strategies through implementation of the appointment
Registers and early tracking of missed appointments in collaboration with
expert clients or community partners.
Liaise with HDAs to ensure viral load coverage, facilitate screening of master
cards to identify eligible clients for VLT, and follow ups of HVL in
collaboration with EC.
Capacity Building
Coaching of the expert clients, volunteers, mentor mothers on the linkage
systems and correct documentation thereof.
Evaluations
Participate in the data collection, documentation and sharing of promising
practices related to PMTCT, EID and Pediatric HIV interventions.
Monitoring and Reporting
Participate in the writing of HTS and ART reports on monthly, quarterly
intervals and other periodic reports related to PMTCT and Pediatric component
as required by the EGPAF
Track the performance of EID indicators at 6 weeks, 12 and 24 months.
Compile the monthly Facility Linkages report based on the provided template on
the Kobo Platform
Compile PSS reports and upload on the Kobo Platform or available paper based
alternatives
Representation
Work with the District Technical Officer to conduct and represent EGPAF in
routine meetings with MOH staff such as QI Meetings, and review of Indicators
within the 90-90-90 framework
Required Qualifications
Diploma in nursing and midwifery
More than 3 years of experience in HIV/TB management. He/she should be trained
in ART management and registered with the relevant Registration bodies.
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