Job Vacancies at SOS Childrens Villages – 3 Positions
SOS Children's Villages is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Resident Nurse
2.) Assistant Nurse (x2)
SOS Children's Villages Sierra Leone was established in 1974 (the village in Freetown being the second oldest in Africa), we work with partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative, for instance an SOS family, in which the love of a Care Giver is essential.
Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children's Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes (Children's villages, youth facilities, educational facilities, clinics) which supports more than 4,199 children in accessing and exercising their rights.
In addition to quality care, we seek to provide quality education to all the children through our Herman Gmeiner International Schools and Kindergartens through service providers.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Resident Nurse
SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting a Resident Nurse to provide the front lines of primary health care delivery within the Bo Village location in line with the organisation’s vision, mission, values, policies, strategies and available resources. The role will support programme development in alternative care service delivery using the Family-like Care setting in line with the brand and approved strategies, policies, guideline of the organisation and national legislation.
The resident nurse will be responsible to monitor the health (Physical, Mental, Psychological) conditions of beneficiaries within Bo location.
He/she is also responsible to ensure there is ongoing sensitize for children/youth, Mothers and Aunties about health issues according to the organisation’s policies and procedures.
Support the process of referrals to the Hospital, follow up properly and coordinates annual medical check-up for children, youth and staff.
S/he is to advise Mothers and Aunties in areas such as nutrition, basic hygiene, sanitation and immunisation of children in the Village. Advise and educate Mothers and Aunties as to the adequate nutrition for the special group of children in the Village (Malnutrition, Ulcers, etc.).
Be familiar with the health history of every child/youth in the Children’s Village. Fill the child’s file with basic clinical data such as height, weight, blood pressure, blood type, general physical condition; and so on.
Supervise health issues in Family house by visiting family houses every day to check for overnight illness.
Prepare and presents twice a year a comprehensive health statistical report of the Village, by Identifying major diseases and other health incidences analysing the causes/prevention/effects.
Must ensure that the Children’s Village have adequate stock of relevant drugs and medical supplies to carry out basic medical treatment.
Must organise periodic counselling sessions with children, youth and staff in areas of STD’s, other health related issues, prevention and cures.
Qualifications and Experience
The position demands the service of either a State Registered Nurse or a State Enrolled Community Health Nurse, or any other diploma deemed equivalent.
Minimum 3 years professional experience.
Experience working with a protection agency is a plus.
Knowledge of GBV and TIP issues is a plus.
Must have a willingness to closely follow child and vulnerable adult protection policy and procedures.
Good written and spoken English are required.
Trustworthiness and confidentiality as well as modelling principled behaviour.
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: 1st October 2021
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One
DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or
availability of funding
LOCATION: Bo
WE OFFER:
Attractive Salary
A supportive team working environment
Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised NGO
To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to:
Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.
Closing date for the submission of applications is Friday 3rd September, 2021
Only the successful candidates will be contacted.
In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
What We Stand For:
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.
2.) Assistant Nurse
SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting Assistant Nurses to assist the resident nurse provide the front lines of primary health care delivery within the Village location, in line with the organisation’s vision, mission, values, policies, strategies and available resources. The role will support programme development in alternative care service delivery using the Family-like Care setting in line with the brand and approved strategies, policies, guideline of the organisation and national legislation.
He/she is to assist Mothers and Aunties in the correct analysis and administration of prescribed drugs.
Assist the Mother and Aunty in monitoring the hospitalisation of children in Clinics and Hospitals.
Must make sure that the medical/cards of all children, youth and staff are updated after each visit to the clinic.
Be familiar with the health history of every child/youth in the Children’s Village. Fill the child’s file with basic clinical data such as height, weight, blood pressure, blood type, general physical condition; and so on.
Supervise health issues in Family house by visiting family houses every day to check for overnight illness.
Prepare and presents twice a year a comprehensive health statistical report of the Village, by Identifying major diseases and other health incidences analysing the causes/prevention/effects.
Must ensure that the Children’s Village have adequate stock of relevant drugs and medical supplies to carry out basic medical treatment.
Must organise periodic counselling sessions with children, youth and staff in areas of STD’s, other health related issues, prevention and cures.
Qualifications and Experience
State Enrolled Community Health Nurse, or any other diploma deemed equivalent.
Minimum 2 years professional experience.
Experience working with a protection agency is a plus.
Must have a willingness to closely follow child and vulnerable adult protection policy and procedures.
Good written and spoken English are required.
Trustworthiness and confidentiality as well as modelling principled behaviour.
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: 1st October 2021
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Two
DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or
availability of funding
LOCATION: Bo and Makeni
WE OFFER:
Attractive Salary
A supportive team working environment
Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised NGO
To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to:
Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.
Closing date for the submission of applications is Friday 3rd September, 2021
Only the successful candidates will be contacted.
In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
What We Stand For:
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.
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