Infectious Disease Institute SMC Nurse Jobs in Uganda
Infectious Disease Institute SMC Nurse Jobs in Uganda
Job Summary; The SMC Nurse will support provision Safe Male Medical Circumcision as part of quality Male Sexual Health services in his / her site as well as ensure timely documentation and reporting of the site where he or she is attached.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations
Oversee scale up of Safe Male Medical Circumcision as part of quality Male Sexual Health
service, and provide leadership to the site when assigned.
Ensure documentation of all surgical and follow-up procedures.
Ensure that all activities as pertains to circumcision are conducted according to standard
operating procedures and ethical requirements.
Participate with other surgical teams in service delivery e.g. during SMC procedures. Provide nursing care to clients attending the clinics.
Assess clinical patient problems
Participate in Cleaning, disinfecting, packing and sterilisation of surgical instruments
Treat each client with dignity, respect and understanding in accordance with IDI’s philosophy
Communicate professionally to different stakeholders
Participate as a full member of IDI VMMC team
Willingness to support other project related duties as required.
Participate in site static and outreach SMC activities.
Provide post-operative care to SMC clients.
Educational Requirements
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
Minimum of two
years’ work and leadership experience in a clinical and surgical setting is required.
Additional training in HIV/AIDS and SMC will be an added advantage.
Training in SMC and Adverse Event Management with a certificate is an added advantage.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Ability to communicate with clients in local languages is desirable.
Knowledge and understanding of SMC for HIV prevention.
Demonstrated leadership skills in a health care setting is essential with the ability to work
in a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate skills in Quality improvement in for SMC service provision in line with MOH standards.
Good computer presentation skills.
Experience and basic skills in Logistic handling and management
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Disease Institute SMC Nurse Jobs in Uganda
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