Job Summary:
The SMC Nurse will support provision Safe Male Medical Circumcision as part of quality Male Sexual Health services in his / her site as well as ensure timely documentation and reporting of the site where he or she is attached.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Oversee scale up of Safe Male Medical Circumcision as part of quality Male Sexual Health service, and provide leadership to the site when assigned.
· Ensure documentation of all surgical and follow-up procedures.
· Ensure that all activities as pertains to circumcision are conducted according to standard operating procedures and ethical requirements.
· Participate with other surgical teams in service delivery e.g. during SMC procedures. Provide nursing care to clients attending the clinics.
· Assess clinical patient problems
· Participate in Cleaning, disinfecting, packing and sterilisation of surgical instruments
· Treat each client with dignity, respect and understanding in accordance with IDI’s philosophy
· Communicate professionally to different stakeholders
· Participate as a full member of IDI VMMC team
· Willingness to support other project related duties as required.
· Participate in site static and outreach SMC activities.
· Provide post-operative care to SMC clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
· At least two years of work and leadership experience in a clinical and surgical setting is required.
· Additional training in HIV/AIDS and SMC will be an added advantage.
· Training in SMC and Adverse Event Management with a certificate is an added advantage.
· Ability to communicate with clients in local languages is desirable.
· Knowledge and understanding of SMC for HIV prevention.
· Demonstrated leadership skills in a health care setting is essential with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
· Demonstrate skills in Quality improvement in for SMC service provision in line with MOH standards.
· Good computer presentation skills.
· Experience and basic skills in Logistic handling and management

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address. Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug

Key Notes:
· IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
· Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority.
· Make sure that your application letter, CV (Not more than 4pages) and certificates are attached as one PDF document.
· Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject line of your email.
· Please note that if you DO NOT indicate the vacancy code as instructed above, your application will not be considered.
· Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
· Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 4th October 2020