POST:Community Based Service Nurse Lead

Category: Medicine, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Location: Nairobi, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	A leading Medical technical support organization is looking for competent driven individuals to fill the following position
Description:	Purpose and Key Responsibilities Ensure implementation of the organizations existing community based strategy across all LPTF’S to improve patient retention and support adherence to improve pt outcome. Provide mentorship and support to regional CBTS teams in providing targeted support to partner facilities Utilize programmatic data to address programmatic deficiencies in patient outcomes at site level Prepare and distribute appropriate medical educational material for the regional teams Develop and update training materials and protocols as well as provide and support training in existing organization’s community based treatment strategy
Requirements:	Qualification Higher Nursing degree: BSN preferred. Training experience required. Current clinical practice as a nurse At least 3 years of recent experience in the care of patients affected by HIV/AIDS. Job knowledge Understanding of administrative policies and procedures, Understanding the role of the nurse in chronic patient care and community support services. Understanding the role of the community in chronic patient care Thorough understanding of adherence enhancement strategies especially at the community level. Qualified candidates are invited to send their applications together with curriculum vitae, day time telephone number, address and telephone contacts of three professional referees on or before 3rd February, 2010

Job ID:	31636
Date Posted:	20 January 2010
Closing Date:	03 February 2010
Contact Info:	The Advertiser Unspecified The Advertiser P.O. Box 495-00606, Nairobi