Position Summary:

To provide HIV/AIDS-related counseling to children, adolescents and their care providers attending the COE.

Duties and Responsibilities

To provide HIV/AIDS-related counseling and support which includes pre-and post-diagnostic test counseling, medication adherence, disclosure and on-going counseling to COE patients and their care providers
To create and maintain individualized patient counseling records and other relevant counseling documentation
To provide education and technical assistance to health care workers regarding HIV/AIDS-related counseling issues
To identify cases for referral and discuss with other members of COE care and treatment team to enhance patient care
To support patients and their care providers in developing problem-solving skills which will lead to improved wellbeing
To provide clinical nursing care in COE as needed
Providing education to medical trainees regarding pediatric and general HIV/AIDS care
Providing technical assistance to health care providers in pediatric and general HIV/AIDS prevention, diagnosis, care, treatment and complications both within the COE as well as in outside facilities
To offer psychosocial support in different support groups at the clinic and outside
To participate in research activities as requested
Other duties as assigned by the clinic in charge and head nurse

Qualifications / Skills

Registered or enrolled nurse with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and at least 1-year counseling experience;
Training in HIV/AIDS
Training and experience in HIV related counseling
Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to work as part of a team.

How to apply:

If you are qualified and wish to join Baylor – Tanzania, Apply in confidence by submitting an application letter, a detailed CV, relevant copies of your certificates, and the names and contact information for three referees should be addressed to:

Executive Director,

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Tanzania

P.O. Box 5208

Mwanza, Tanzania

An electronic copy of ONLY the application letter and CV should also be sent via email address: hr@baylortanzania.or.tz

The application should reach Baylor – Tanzania no later than April 17th, 2019.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.