NURSES ( FULL TIME )

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research and advanced clinical services. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: prevention, care and treatment; training; research; laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach programmes. Since April 2011, IDI, with funding from Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been offering safe adult Male medical Circumcision services in Kampala as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention package for men. This initiative, branded “AMAKA -Adult Male Medical Circumcision in Kampala” is being implemented in two facilities in Kampala. IDI has received additional funding to further scale up MMC services beyond Kampala. This MMC scale up will initially involve the districts of: Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Kiboga, Masindi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo Buliisa and Kalangala among many others effective 1st October 2012.

9. NURSES (20)

Will be required to assist the surgical teams during safe MMC procedures and to provide quality nursing care .He/ she must treat each client with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist surgical teams during MMC procedures.
• Provide nursing care to clients attending the clinics
• Assess clinical patient problems
• Cleaning, disinfecting and packing surgical instruments
• Treat each client with dignity, respect and understanding in accordance with IDI’s philosophy
• Maintain nursing records as required cognizant of the standard ethical requirements,
• Ensure procedures are carried out safely in accordance with agreed policies
• Participates as a full member of the expanded
AMAKA interdisciplinary team

Education Requirements:
• Preferably completion of a registered Nurses Training from a recognized institution
• Minimum of two years work experience in a clinical and surgical setting
• Additional training in HIV/AIDS will be an added advantage
• Experience working in a surgical theatre setting is an added advantage

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to communicate with clients in local language
• Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS related issues
• Knowledge of good nursing procedures, practices and ethics
• Ability to in a multidisciplinary team.

Contract duration:
For all the positions indicated above, the initial contract duration will be one year from the start date, but renewable based on funding availability.
To Apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th June 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.