Rural
Community Health Clinic Nurse Job at Tanzanian Children’s Fund | Deadline: 3rd
August, 2018
Rural
Community Health Clinic Nurse Job at Tanzanian Children’s Fund | Deadline: 3rd
August, 2018
The
Tanzanian Children’s Fund is seeking a full-time nurse to work and live at the
Rift Valley Children’s Village (RVCV). Founded in 2003, the Tanzanian
Children’s Fund operates the Rift Valley Children’s Village, which is a home to
97 children, and a thriving community-based organization providing free
healthcare, primary and secondary education, and microfinance loans and
training to the residents of Oldeani Ward. RVCV is located in a remote area of
Karatu District, adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Responsibilities
The
nurse will:
Be
responsible for the health care of the children and staff at the Rift Valley
Children’s Village;
Provide
basic health services and health education to 450 students at the local primary
school and 380 students at the local secondary school;
Manage
our rural community health clinic and provide basic healthcare for the
catchment area of Oldeani Ward, including nursing care and first aid for minor
injuries and illnesses;
Provide
emergency nursing care;
Initiate
referrals to community health resources for ongoing intervention, remediation,
and follow-up;
Communicate
appropriately and effectively as the health professional liaison between Rift
Valley Children’s Village, Gyetighi Primary School, Oldeani Secondary School
and the surrounding community.
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Additional
responsibilities at the Rift Valley Children’s Village include:
Administer
daily medications and supervise treatment plans for children with acute
injuries/illnesses and chronic health issues including HIV, asthma, and
behavioral disorders;
Provide
ongoing health monitoring and counseling for adults with chronic health
conditions including HIV, epilepsy, diabetes, and hypertension;
Accompany
patients to local hospitals as needed;
Maintain
organization and accommodate needs of the on-site infirmary including medical
supply and medication inventory.
Additional
responsibilities at Gyetighi Primary School include:
Provide
anticipatory guidance and health counseling for students and families;
Coordinate
well-child exams and dental health screenings annually.
Additional
responsibilities at Oldeani Secondary School include:
Conduct
regular visits to Oldeani Secondary School for basic health assessments;
Coordinate
well-child exams and dental health screenings annually.
Additional
responsibilities within the local community include:
Participate
in home visits when necessary;
Initiate
referrals and follow through at specialty hospitals in Arusha and Moshi for
children requiring surgical interventions for club feet, cleft lip,
hydrocephalus, spina bifida, etc.;
Support
and guide community interventions that prevent child abuse;
Coordinate
community health activities including preventative health services.
Qualifications:
Education
requirements: 4-year degree, BSN or registered nurse with Bachelor’s degree in
a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
Qualified
to practice as a Registered Nurse; hold an active and unrestricted license
1-2
years nursing experience
Certified
in CPR or BLS
Knowledge
of principles and practices underlying professional nursing with familiarity in
pediatric nursing, school health, public health and/or international nursing
preferred
Strong
interpersonal skills
Self-motivated,
flexible, and able to work in a resource-limited setting
Able
to work independently, exercise professional judgment and provide referrals to
licensed medical facilities when appropriate. Dr. Frank Artress, Founder of
FAME, is available for consultation and assistance at the FAME hospital half an
hour away (http://fameafrica.org/).
Commitment
to service
Prior
experience living in developing countries preferable
Knowledge
of Swahili and overseas working/volunteering experience helpful
24
month commitment
To
learn more about the Rift Valley Children’s Village, please visit
www.tanzanianchildrensfund.org
Application
Deadline:2018-08-03
Benefits
Salary
of $1,000 USD/month
Full
room and board at the Rift Valley Children’s Village
Health
insurance for term of service
One
month annual leave for each year of employment
$2,000
USD airfare allowance for each year of employment
Level
of Language Proficiency
Knowledge
of Swahili preferred but not required.
Professional
Level
None
specified
Minimum
Education Required
No
requirement
How
To Apply
Please
submit your cover letter and resume through the link below:
apply here
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