Key Population Nurse at University of Maryland1

JOB SUMMARY

The nurse will support provision of biomedical and behavioral interventions to Key Population (KP) members through government run clinics and outreach/mobile services within the designated program locations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections at the DICE and during outreaches
• Provide family planning services to beneficiaries in the project including education, counselling and services on emergency contraception, short-term methods and long-term methods
• Directly track linkage to post-rape care for survivors of sexual violence
• Provide KPs with risk assessment and risk reduction counselling
• Facilitate health education sessions to KPs at the DICE and during outreaches
• Mentor peer educators on providing health education to KPs on STIs, Family Planning services, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
• Make appropriate referrals for on-going support and actively track clients on HIV care, treatment and support services including CCC, PMTCT, TB treatment, home-based care
• Provide HTS services to clients when the need arises
• Support proper storage of client information to ensure confidentiality is maintained.
• Any other duties which may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

Qualifications:-

• Diploma in nursing from a recognized medical training institute. BSc Nursing is an added advantage
• Registered with Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid practice license
• At least 3 years’ post internship experience working in a high volume facility.
• Experience working in a KP program.
• Good oral and written communication skills.