Shamida’s Vision: We want to see every Ethiopian woman and child have a safe and loving home

Shamida’s Mission: Our Mission is to change the lives of destitute women, orphans and vulnerable children through Protection, Care, Empowerment, & Economic Development.

Shamida’s Values: Radically Inclusive: We welcome, value & respect everyone. Empowering: we give responsibilities, abilities, through skills and knowledge. Learning: we are progressive organization. Leadership: We are pioneers in what we do

Purpose of Post: 

Is to ensure efficient delivery and child-patient care in accordance with accepted standard medical practice and professional codes of conduct at Shamida Shelter.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

 Clinical duties at shelter (35%)

• Assess and triage sick children – simple illnesses/wound care treated at the First aid post, more serious problems referred to the appropriate professional medical services (assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referrals)
• Accompany children to referral services and act as an advocate on behalf of sick children so that they receive the best medical care possible
• Liaise and follow-up any hospitalized children, ensuring they receive all necessary care and support whilst they are in hospital and follow-up after their discharge
• Health education and disease prevention life skills classes as appropriate to their age and understanding (in collaboration with other staff and as part of the life-skills programme)
• Appropriate purchase of necessary materials/supplies (within budget) for the first aid post
• Ensure the children’s hygiene is maintained and clothes are clean
• Perform/Assist  in any other tasks as required by immediate supervisor.
• Ensure that Shamida is a hygienic environment for the children to engage in activities

 Team & Partnership Working (70%)

•  Work with the Shamida team to deliver the service and contribute for good team spirit
• Participate in monthly supervision with the Head Nurse
• Support and provide appropriate recommendation regarding best interest determination (BID) panel to guarantee best interest of the children.
• Advocate for legal and medical and other referral support services for beneficiaries
• Keep professional, accurate and confidential records of all consultations and laboratory results.
• Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness and the appropriate sterilization of all medical equipment in the clinic

 Planning and Reporting (20%)        

• Closely work with head nurse and project team in the course of project planning and implementation.
• Facilitate and ensure the involvement of children as primary stakeholders in all project work.
• Ensure preparation of timely and quality monthly, quarterly and annual project progress reports.

Respect of confidentiality (10%)

•  Strictly respect the confidentiality of data, being the property of the project beneficiaries and Shamida
• Ensure beneficiaries files/ data are properly put and locked
• Keep accurate stock keeping records of all materials and re-order and purchase new stock as required to keep sufficient materials in stock within the medical budget
• Comply with Shamida policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedure
• Respect the confidentiality regarding the content of interview during assessments.

 General: 

Comply with Shamida child safeguarding policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Responsible for: Health and first aid care of children, health education and Life-skills Program

Responsible to: Head Nurse

Sex: Female

Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in clinical Nursing and 2 years’ experience in working with orphans and vulnerable children
• BSc degree in Nursing or Public health and 0 years’ experience or Fresh Graduates 

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Be empathetic and have an understanding of the issues surrounding vulnerable children
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Experience in childcare facilities in providing childcare and support to children of all ages;
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to make logical and timely decisions
• Counselling skill
• Awareness of concepts and strategies of quality care
• Excellent judgment and decision making, clear verbal communication, situational awareness, close monitoring, problem solving, critical thinking, active listening.
• Having a strong work Ethic
• An eye for detail is the most important of nurse skills that a candidate has to possess.
• Compassion, Sensitivity, and Empathy
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can submit their Cover letter and CV’s through email:  Jobs@shamidaethiopia.com before March 27, 2022

Note: Mention the Job Title on subject of the email, application letter & CV. Failing to do this may lead to disqualification. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.