Registered General Nurse

About Mashambanzou Care Trust

A PVO registered under W 09/90 started in 1989 by an Irish Nun, Sr Noreen Nolan of the Little Company of Mary Sisters. The goal of the organisation is to reduce the vulnerabilities associated with HIV and poverty among people living with, and those affected by, HIV and AIDS through treatment, care , support and raising awareness of individuals, families and communities.

Job Purpose

To improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable and poor people living with and those affected by HIV and AIDS and strengthen OVCs child protection systems in the selected project
implementation areas through poverty reduction and increasing access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services for poor and vulnerable young persons (10-24years) and youths (15-24years) in line with the provisions of the Children Act, Donor agreement, National Policies, Mashambanzou Mission and Values

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct detailed Client Health assessments
2. Order and dispense medicines in line with Drugs and Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe
3. Conduct HIV Testing and Counselling
4. Conduct VIAC Screening
5. Offer Health education to all clients
6. Collection of data manually and electronically through EHR system
7. Compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports
8. Supervise and support students on attachments

Qualifications and Experience

1. Diploma in General Nursing

EXPERIENCE

1. Competent in VIAC Screening with at least 2 years experience, Midwifery, and a Driver’s licence as an added advantage
2. EHR system
3. Registered Rapid HIV Tester