4 NGO Health Jobs – Circumcision Nurses at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

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Organisation: Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Uganda
About IDI:
IDI is a centre of excellence, which is part of Uganda’s preeminent
medical training institution, the Makerere University College of Health
Sciences.  IDI is registered as a non-government organization, is owned by
Makerere University, and is funded by both public and private resources. 
IDI’s focus is strengthening care and treatment of HIV and related infectious
diseases – for people living with HIV across Africa. Since its
establishment, IDI’s mandate has expanded to cover HIV prevention, malaria, TB
and capacity building in research and laboratory services.  IDI supports
Adult Safe Male Circumcision as part of HIV prevention across eight districts
in Uganda. The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) supports roll out of Adult
Safe Male Medical circumcision services as part of HIV prevention across eight
districts in Uganda (Kampala, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Masindi, Kibaale,
Buliisa and Kiryandongo).
 Job Summary:  The Circumcision Nurses will be responsible
for assisting the surgical teams during safe MMC procedures and to provide
quality nursing care .He/ she must treat each client with dignity and respect.



Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Will be a member of the surgical teams during
    SMC procedures.
  • Give nursing care to clients attending the clinics
  • Assess clinical patient problems including cleaning, disinfecting and
    packing surgical instruments
  • Treat each client with dignity, respect
    and understanding in accordance with IDI’s philosophy
  • Maintain nursing records as required
    cognizant of the standard ethical requirements.
  • Ensure procedures are carried out safely
    in accordance with agreed policies
  • Participates as a full member of the
    circumcision interdisciplinary team



Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
  • The Circumcision Nurse should have be a registered
    Nurses Training from a recognized institution
  • At least a year’s experience preferably in
    a circumcision surgical setting
  • The applicant should have formal training
    in Circumcision service provision in a recognized institution will be an
    added advantage.
  • Additional training in HIV/AIDS will be an
    added advantage
  • Must be registered with the Uganda nurses
    and Midwives council
 How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver or
post their application letters with detailed CVs, with three professional
referees (including one from current employer) to: The Human Resource Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
Mulago hospital Complex, P. O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 22nd July,
2013
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