Hiv/Aids Nurse Mentor (Bugesera District)

About the Organization

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1987 and has been at the forefront of 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 include being Patient-Centered, Valuing Employees, Respecting Diversity, remaining Nimble, and Fighting for What's Right.

Position Summary

AHF Rwanda is seeking a highly competent Nurse Mentor to be based in Bugesera District. The HIV/AIDS Nurse Mentor is responsible for coordination, supervision, and mentorship of activities at AHF-Rwanda supported sites. You will support the improvement of quality care and treatment for people living with HIV in AHF supported sites.

This role ensures that AHF's mission statement, core values, key partnership standards, and practices are the foundation of AHF's overall strategies and work. The Nurse Mentor is responsible for building effective partnerships between health facilities, local leaders, and the AHF country program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Site-Level Activities

HIV Testing Services, Enrollment, and Retention:

• Reinforce pediatric, adolescent, and adult HIV testing services, enrollment, and retention to enable implementation of PITC/index testing
• Support staff at sites to institute and reinforce targeted HIV testing at different entry points for children and adults
• Support sites to improve 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 that testing systems, including PCR for early infant diagnosis and provision of prophylaxis, are implemented and supervise quality standards