Centre Matron at Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS)

Job summary

The successful candidate will work closely with the Case Manager in ensuring that the welfare of survivors of violence at the NIGEE Rescue Center is protected.

Key responsibilities

1. To prepare hygienic food for survivors on schedule.
2. To ensure a clean and pleasant environment at the hostel, including supervising cleaning of personal and common areas by survivors.
3. To work closely with the Case Manager in identifying issues that may affect survivors’ emotionally, psychologically or spiritually.
4. To take care of and account for hostel consumables, facilities and assets.
5. To stay at the hostel at nights, acting as caretaker to the survivors.
6. To monitor survivors’ daily routines, including meal attendance, diet, medication and participation in co-curricular activities.
7. To report any concerns, including survivors’ illness, to the Case Manager as soon as possible.
8. Adhere to all NIGEE policies including policies on child protection, safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality, procurement and financial management.
9. Any other duties as may be assigned to assist the organisation meet its objectives.

Qualifications and experience

Education:  At least grade C minor in KCSE. Certificate Social Work, Community Development, Hospitality or related field, from a recognized institution.  Diploma in a related field added advantage.

Experience:  At least one years’ experience working as a matron/caretaker of children or adolescent girls and young women. Prior experience working with GBV survivors highly advantageous.

Competencies: Friendly, welcoming, loving, sensitive, responsive and have empathy to others, good analytical and decision-making skills, good leadership skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, good organisational skills, pleasant, collegial in conduct, ability to multi-task and willing to work long hours when need arises without expecting financial compensation

Terms of employment: One-year contract subject to successful probation in the first three months.

N/B: The successful candidate will be handling food and will therefore be required to undergo statutory medical checkup and be vaccinated against typhoid and COVID-19.