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OUT, a non-governmental organisation supporting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in South Africa, seeks a suitably trained individual to manage the group's direct sexual health services campaign.

This would include implementation of targeted HIV prevention programmes; coordination of OUT's HIV testing and treatment programmes and facility; product development; and mainstreaming sexual orientation issues into broader sexual health programmes.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years experience in implementing HIV/AIDS or sexual health programmes; a graduate degree in psychology, health sciences, development studies or related fields.

Applications, with three contactable references, should be faxed to:
+27 12 344 6501
or e-mailed to:

or posted to:
PO Box 26197, Arcadia, 0007

Closing date is 12 noon, 11 December 2006.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), the international medical humanitarian organisation, opened a new HIV/AIDS programme in Lesotho in 2006. The programme operates in the Health Service Area of Scott in collaboration with the management of Scott Hospital and primary health care staff.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical care for HIV patients in hospital and rural clinics
• Provide in-service support to nurses on all HIV-related medical activities
• Participate actively in strategic discussions about key medical components of the programme
• Participate in strategies to improve uptake of dedicated HIV services
• Support the medical team in managing drug supply
• Assist with development and implementation of appropriate infection control measures
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation tasks

Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years experience in a public health facility (experience with management of HIV-related conditions including ART essential)
• Previous experience in team management, preferably as sister in charge of a clinic
• Demonstrated commitment to fight against HIV/AIDS
• Fluency in English, Sesotho strongly preferred
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to work in a remote rural area
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse
• Computer literacy

Initial one-year contract (renewable) with a probation period of three months.

To apply, send comprehensive CV and covering letter with two references by 15 December 2005 to Lauren Rolls, HR Coordinator, Medecins Sans Frontieres, PO Box 27401, Rhine Road, Sea Point 8050 or email to .