Nurse / Midwife Job at SARC Nigeria

Started by Jobrib, May 10, 2013, 12:30 PM

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Job Title: Nurse/Midwife

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Organisation: intercourseual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)

SARC is a gender justice project supported by Justice for All (J4A) Programme of the Department for International Development (DFID) to provide holistic and high quality medical and psycho-social services to survivors of intercourseual assault in Lagos State.

Responsibilities:  

•   Provide all immediate assessments, treatment and health care to clients as needed and requested. Provide follow-up medical care, treatment, and support as needed.

•   Assist the contracted doctors with conducting medical/forensic examinations as needed and requested by the client.

•   Assist with any other medical follow up that may be required for legal procedures, and help ensure that medical certificates are delivered to the appropriate agencies in a timely manner.

•   Help refer and support clients to access additional health care that may not be provided at the Centre, such as family planning services, other medical care, etc.

•   Manage and oversee the centre pharmacy and medical supplies

Requirements:

•   A degree in nursing or similar qualification in nursing

•   At least 3 years experience in the direct provision of examinations, treatment, and care services to women and children including clients of intercourseual assault, domestic violence, and other forms of gender-based violence.

•   Substantial knowledge and/or practical experience in health and medical issues pertaining to gender based violence response, and in the provision of appropriate care for clients.

•   Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of providing quality service delivery for clients of gender-based violence in various settings and circumstances.

•   Experience engaging constructively with diverse groups of stakeholders at all levels in a participatory, inclusive manner to address issues that may be viewed as sensitive or controversial with respect to traditional socio-cultural beliefs and practices.

Application Hints:

Apply online with a letter of intent stating expected salary, with CV and copies of credentials attached in one MS Word document.

Deadline: 14th May, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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