2022-08-11

Temporary GBV Nurse (2 Positions) – Buur Hakaba, Somalia

Buur Hakaba, Somalia
Posted on August 11, 2022

SOS Children’s Villages International

Temporary GBV Nurse (2 Positions) – Buur Hakaba, Somalia

SOS Children’s Villages invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criterion for the below position.

Position title : Temporary GBV Nurse (2 positions)

Reporting to : Medical Doctor

Location : Burhakabo, Somalia

Position Summary:

The position shall be responsible for helping Gender based violence survivors and do case management of survivors who require medical care as well as mobilize and sensitize the community on the impact of sexual and gender- based violence and of services available to them. The employee will conduct treatment of physical injuries due to rape, post- exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent STIs/ HIV and treatment of STIs. and give Counseling

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Helps survivors of sexual gender- based violence
Mobilize and sensitize the community on the impact of sexual and gender- based Violence and of the services available to them
Reviews the examination report and referral notes
Conducts initial physical and vaginal examination for survivors
Taking of patients’ history to establish chief complaints, whether the client is pregnant or
Breast feeding etc.
Conduct comprehensive physical examination and laboratory investigations
Give treatment within 72 hours of rape
Provide counseling and psychosocial support
Coordinate with the protecting cluster as well as the GBV working group and attend
Coordination meetings
Maintain close coordination with protection partners
Conduct meetings and site visits to review project implementation progress, share reports and Seek technical advice where needed

Skills and Qualifications

Candidate must possess bachelor’s degree in Nursing or midwifery
Minimum 1 years of experience working with GBV program
Counselling skills
Proof of clinical management of rape will be added advantage
Excellent command in Somali languages
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Residence in Lafole or nearby or understanding local contexts is an added advantage

Safeguarding Commitment

SOS Children’s Villages Somalia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes. SOS Children’s Villages organization is committed to safeguarding the rights of the children and therefore, is expected that every individual who joins with SOS Children’s Villages Somalia understand his/her responsibility in protecting and keeping children always safe.

How to apply

Interested applicants should send their applications with a CV and scanned copies of your academic and professional certificates indicating telephone numbers and three referees to: this email hr.so@sossomalia.org Indicating with subject line of the position.

Closing date is. 17th August, 2022.

Competent Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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