VMMC Mentor Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for all Male Circumcision (MC) clinical matters at the facility. S/he performs MC using the current approved methods – both dorsal-slit and Shang Ring methods, supervise MC Counselors and Hygiene Assistants operating at the facility. Is responsible for consumable and non-consumables supplies at the facility together with infection prevention at the site, ensuring all clients return for reviews and identify and manage Adverse Events.

Main duties

• Ensures availability and use of appropriate SOPs and Guidelines in Program implementation.
• Ensures all Clients who test positive are linked to ART for care support and treatment.
• Ensures QA/QC is a priority in all service deliveries. Conducts procedures as needed and adhere to procedural and national guidelines.
• Ensures all clients return for their review dates, 2 days 14 days and 6 weeks after procedure.
• Maintains infection prevention in all operating rooms according to standard guidelines.
• Identifies, manages and refers all AEs as per guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains strict client confidentiality and privacy.
• Is accountable and responsible for resources and supplies, such as data collection forms, client’s files, equipment, registers Guidelines at facility.

Qualifications

• Certificate in MC provision
• Diploma in Nursing /Clinical Officer with experience in providing VMMC procedure
• Psychosocial Counseling skills
• Three years’ experience in VMMC provision
• ShangRing training and TOT training in VMMC
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in VMMC program.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.