Enrolled Community Health Nurse (National Position) at RefuSHE

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supports the younger beneficiaries in the Safe House and Girl Empowerment Program in maintaining hygiene and general care.
2. Trains beneficiaries/young mothers on parenting skills etc
3. Takes charge of the medical needs of the safe house/ GEP and ensures that beneficiaries always have access to any personal effects as they require including accompanying for medical appointments
4. Support the beneficiaries in behavior change and communication.
5. Work in close liaison with the girl empowerment, artisan collective, mental health, case management and safe house concerning issues touching on beneficiaries.
6. Develop work plans in liaison with the nurse.
7. Ensure new enrollments receive medical pre-assessments.
8. Assist in diagnosing, evaluating, and referring medical cases to the appropriate partner agencies.
9. Maintain accurate and up to date reports relating to medical assessments and evaluations.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum Certificate / Diploma in Nursing
• Be registered with the Nursing Council and possess a current license.
• Sound knowledge of First Aid
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with children and young women (added advantage in refugee population)
• Warm, caring, sympathetic and nurturing nature
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• A team player
• Discreet and ability to adhere to confidentiality
• Responsive to the needs of children/minors