Job SummaryThe ART nurse assists the clinician in ensuring smooth implementation of the ART service delivery within the facility. They will directly support the health facility and community HIV prevention programs, strengthen referral and linkage services.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn close collaboration with the facility medical officer, clinicians, pharmacists, laboratory team, TBAs, mentor mothers ensure the provision of quality, evidence-based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.Provide HIV testing and counseling for pregnant and breastfeeding womenEnsure early infant diagnosis and follow-up of HIV-exposed infants.Support mother-baby pair retention in care.Mentor and support other healthcare workers.Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development activities.Initiate and expand PITC in the supported health facilities.Provides skilled nursing procedures (i.e. dressing changes, etc.).Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.Provide adherence counseling and support treatment literacy.Attends and participates in team conferences as requested.May act as a team lead at facility to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.Provides patient and family education.Adhere to infection prevention and control standards.Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making skills.Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.Reports significant changes in the patient's physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.Establish and support effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.Work closely with the prevention coordinator to supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets as well as timely preparation and dissemination of reports.Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided. Complete registers, EMRs, and reporting tools.Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF's treatment and prevention programs.Any other duty designated by the supervisor.Education and ExperienceUniversity graduate in nursing or equivalentRN/RM with other certification with at least five years' experience.At least three years' experience in HIV program management.Knowledge of minimum prevention package for Nigeria is highly essential.Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.Ability to write reports and communicate effectively.Sensitivity to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issuesProficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
