Outreach Nurse (2 Positions)

About Us:

Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO) is an Ethiopian indigenous, Non-Governmental Organization established in 2002 by a group of volunteers in the Jimma zone of Oromia Regional State. Initially founded to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic, FIDO has expanded its focus to include prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), care and support for orphan and vulnerable children (OVC), and various health projects such as malaria control and reproductive health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide integrated clinical services which include HTS, and STI, TB, GBV, PrEP & CXCA services based on the service package in a friendly manner.
• Provide counseling and testing in a professional manner following the national counseling protocols
• Pays maximum attention and effort in maximizing the HTS yield and Positive identification.
• Assure the client on confidentiality of the counseling and testing process
• Provide information on condom including condom demonstration, promotion & provision.
• Register the service provided using the appropriate project recording format
• Follow up with the person after the testing and link with prevention or care and support services depending on the test result.
• Encourage client for regular STI and TB screening and HTC as per the protocol
• Ensure successful referral of clients who are referred to Tihut clinic and network health facilities
• Ensure infection prevention procedures are applied appropriately
• Provide contraceptives to clients depending on their choice
• Diagnose and treat STI cases based on the syndromic management approach
• Ensure partner notification and treatment
• Provide appointment for regular STI screening, a monthly STI screening is recommended for FSWs and other women involved in transactional sex.
• Put in place a referral slip/voucher and other referral tool kits to facilitate the referral processes & Fill the referral slip/referral voucher with the required information
• Clearly communicate the referred person about the processes/procedures required by the destination facility.
• Mobilize and encourage client to visit the facility for which he/she referred.
• Proper Documentation of accomplished activities using the appropriate project data capturing tools.
• Assess what are the behaviors making the individual at higher risk of HIV and what are the factors exposing the client to those behaviors.
• Provide counseling according to the individual’s need. Consider risk behaviors can vary individual to individual and the way you approach will also vary accordingly.
• Provide continuous psychological support for behavior change
• Assist the client in developing the appropriate skills to sustain the behavior change & on developing a risk reduction plan
• Provide appointment for PrEP clients & service provided with high quality
• Enter all provided service data in COMM care app
• Provide technical assistance for community mobilizers & clinic nurses
• Follow all ART linked clients active on the service and take appropriate address before linked to ART facilities

Reports To: Head of Clinic

Location: Tihut Clinic, Bishoftu

Employment Type: Full-time

Required Number: 2

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.

License:

• Valid and current professional license from the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health (FMHACA) to practice as a Registered Nurse.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.

Languages:

• Fluency in Afan Oromo and Amharic is required.