Nurse/Midwife at the TAMAR Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)

The TAMAR Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a gender justice responsive project supported by Justice for All (J4A) Programme of the Department for International Development (DFID), UK to provide holistic and high quality medical and psychosocial services to victims and survivors of sexual assault in Enugu State.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Nurse/Midwife

Location: Enugu

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.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

• A degree in nursing/midwifery or similar professional qualification but candidates must be registered
• nurse and/or midwife qualified to practice in Nigeria.
• At least 3 years experience in the direct provision of examinations, treatment, and care services to women and children including clients of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other forms of gender-based violence.
• Demonstrated 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.
• 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 Closing Date
6th March, 2014.

How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent stating expected salary, with CV and copies of credentials attached in word document or PDF to: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for job interview and successful candidates should be ready to start work immediately.