2023-03-11

GBV Nurse (3 Positions) – Jowhar (1), Balcad (1) and Adale (1), Somalia

Somalia
Posted on March 11, 2023

SOS Children’s Villages International

GBV Nurse (3 Positions) – Jowhar (1), Balcad (1) and Adale (1), Somalia

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

Position: GBV Nurse

Duration: 3 Years

Location: Jowhar (1), Balcad (1) and Adale (1)

Responsible to: Child Protection Officer

Job 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 Area of responsibility:

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

Bachelor Degree in Nursing or Midwifery
Minimum 1 year work experience in GBV program and counselling skills
Proof of clinical management of rape will be an added advantage
Good understanding and experience of working in Middle Shabelle especially Balcad, Adale and Jowhar is a definite advantage.
Verbal fluency in English and Somali language.
Basic familiarity with MS application packages (Word, Excel and database software) and willingness to develop further.
Good cooperation skills, ability to work well independently and in a team;
Experience working with International NGO’s or local authorities in complex emergencies
Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
Strong listening and empathy skills, as well as commitment to supporting women and children survivors/ at risk;
Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving.

Child Safeguarding Policy: SOS Children’s Villages International 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 emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.

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/location.

Closing date is 24th March, 2023.

Competent Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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