Cervical Cancer Nurse at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child, or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS, and we are making an impact. We are a proven leader in the global fight to end HIV and AIDS, and an advocate for every child to live a full and healthy life into adulthood. For more than 30 years, EGPAF has been a leader in meeting urgent needs in pediatric HIV and AIDS in the world’s most affected regions. We carry out our values of passion, innovation, teamwork, leadership, integrity, excellence and equity every day, while maximizing our impact in the communities we serve. EGPAF currently supports national, district, and local governments, facilities, communities, and non-governmental partners. In 2020, EGPAF’s global footprint spans 15 countries. To date, EGPAF has supported over 15,000 sites to offer HIV counselling, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services alongside high-quality family health care. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation!

EGPAF has worked in Malawi since 2001. Today, EGPAF Malawi implements evidence-based HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions in 177 health facilities in nine districts through EGPAF’s U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief/U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PEPFAR/CDC) – funded Achieving HIV Epidemic Control through Scaling Up Quality Testing, Care and Treatment in Malawi.

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

The Cervical Cancer Program Nurse will be responsible for coordinating and implementing cervical cancer screening and management of pre-cancerous lessons at various EGPAF-supported facilities. This role also ensures the integration of the cervical cancer program within HIV and AIDS services at both the facility and community levels.

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

1. Cervical Cancer Services:

• Deliver high-quality cervical cancer screening using visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA).
• Provide appropriate care for women requiring further interventions, including treatment of cervical pre-cancers with cryotherapy or thermal coagulation.
• Strengthen referral and feedback systems to ensure women access necessary services such as histopathology, LEEP, and other surgical treatments.
• Ensure integration of HIV testing into the cervical cancer program and seamless follow-up of cervical cancer cases within the HIV program.
• Align program activities with Malawi’s national policies and guidelines.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) mechanisms within the cervical cancer program.
• Coordinate demand creation activities through health talks and community outreach.
• Support capacity building at the facility level through on-the-job training.

2. Leadership:

• Lead efforts to establish and strengthen referral and linkage systems within and beyond the facility, ensuring effective service delivery in collaboration with EGPAF and Ministry of Health (MOH) staff.
• Identify gaps in service delivery and work with stakeholders to ensure continuity of services.

3. Capacity Building:

• Organize workshops, orientations, and refresher courses on the cervical cancer program to keep providers updated on the latest practices, protocols, and guidelines.

4. Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of patient care and program activities.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and submit timely reports to supervisors and stakeholders.

• Minimum of a Diploma in nursing and midwifery.
• Over 3 years of experience in cervical cancer service provision.
• Additional experience in reproductive health, particularly in the context of HIV and AIDS, is an advantage.

• Interest and aptitude to engage with data and utilize data for decision making
• Organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to use forms, tools, and interest to utilize software and digital platforms
• Good interpersonal skills

As a global, multinational, and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee, please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other countries: collect 770-776-5674), or online (www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids).