Nurses and/or Surgical Theatre ( FULL TIME )

The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non¬government, non- profit HIV research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc.’of USA (HJF).The primary purpose of MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate communicable disease threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections. The Project is looking for suitable candidates to fill the positions below:

POSITION TITLE: Nurses and/or Surgical Theatre
Assistants (2 positions) I
LOCATION: Kayunga and Mukono Districts. I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Under the direction of MUWRP supervisors, provide nursing and/or surgical theatre assistant services as a member of a fixed or mobile safe male circumcision team
2. Assist in minor surgical procedures as per WHO/MOH guidelines under the guidance of technical advisors.
3. Conduct Health Education session and/or routine physical examinations.
4. Ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
5. Participate in complete, timely and accurate documentation of all surgical and follow-up procedures.
6. Maintain Surgical instruments and theatre equipment
7. Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Registered / Enrolled Nurse or Midwife.
2. At least 2 years of post-qualification professional experience.
3. Experience in HIV/AIDS Prevention, care and Treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy.
4. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
5. Commitment to accomplishing designated goals and targets in service provision.
6. Fluency in verbal and written English, able to fluently read and speak Luganda.
7. Experience of living and working in a rural environment.
8. Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives council.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
2. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
3. Ability to work on own initiative and accomplish designated goals and targets.
4. Ability to professionally communicate in writing, verbally or by other means deemed appropriate.
ADDED ADVANTAGE EDUCATION/TRAINING:
• Training as a Medical Theatre Assistant
• Formal training in HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy and Palliative Care.
• Formal Training in Adolescent and adult Medical Male Circumcision under local Anaesthesia.
• Formal training in counselling, especially youth counselling.
PHYSICAL ABILITY: The ability to travel within Kayunga and Mukono Districts and surrounding areas.

Interested parties should send their application letter, CV (including 3 references), and supporting documents to:
The Human Resource Administrator
MUWRP
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P.O.BOX 16524, Kampala
The closing date for receiving applications is 1st June2012,5:00pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.