HIV/AIDS Nurse Mentor

About the Organization

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

AHF's mission is to provide cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay. Our core values are: Patient-Centered, Value Employees, Respect for Diversity, Nimble, and Fight for What's Right.

Position Overview

AHF Rwanda seeks a highly competent Nurse Mentor to be based in Rulindo with support responsibilities for Musanze District health facilities. The HIV/AIDS Nurse Mentor is responsible for coordination, supervision, and mentorship of activities at AHF-Rwanda supported sites, driving improvement in quality care and treatment for people living with HIV.

Key Responsibilities

Site-Level Activities

• Reinforce pediatric, adolescent, and adult HIV testing services, enrollment, and retention to enable implementation of PITC/index testing
• Support staff at sites to establish and reinforce targeted HIV testing at different entry points for children and adults
• Support sites in improving the quality of pre-test and post-test counseling at all adult and pediatric entry points
• Support sites to 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 implemented and supervise accordingly

Strategic Functions

• Ensure AHF's mission statement, core values, key partnership standards, and practices form the foundation of AHF's overall strategies and work
• Build effective partnerships between health facilities, local leaders, and the AHF country program