Hiv/Aids Nurse Mentor (Kamonyi District)

About the Organization

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1987 and a leading force in the global HIV response. AHF currently supports HIV/AIDS programs in 50 countries, including Rwanda.

AHF's mission is to provide cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay. Core organizational values include being Patient-Centered, Valuing Employees, Respecting Diversity, remaining Nimble, and Fighting for What's Right.

Position Summary

The HIV/AIDS Nurse Mentor is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and mentoring activities at AHF-Rwanda supported sites in Kamonyi District. This role supports the improvement of quality care and treatment for people living with HIV across AHF-supported facilities.

The HIV/AIDS Nurse Mentor ensures that AHF's mission statement, core values, key partnership standards, and practices form the foundation of AHF's overall strategies and work. The position involves building effective partnerships between health facilities, local leaders, and the AHF country program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Site-Level Activities

HIV Testing Services, Enrollment, Retention, and PITC/Index Testing Implementation:

• Reinforce pediatric, adolescent, and adult HIV testing services, enrollment, and retention
• Support staff at sites to institute and reinforce targeted HIV testing at different entry points for children and adults
• Improve the quality of pre-test and post-test counseling at all adult and pediatric entry points
• Reinforce linkage and retention systems for HIV-positive clients in HIV care
• Provide CMEs to site staff on appropriate testing procedures and tools for exposed infants, children, adolescents, and adults
• Ensure testing systems, including PCR for early infant diagnosis and provision of prophylaxis, are properly implemented and supervise quality assurance