Job
description
Rift Valley
Children’s Village Nurse
The Tanzanian
Children’s Fund is seeking a full-time nurse to work and live at the Rift
Valley Children’s Village (RVCV) in Oldeani, Tanzania. Founded by India Howell
in 2004, RVCV operates in partnership with the Tanzanian Children’s Fund, and
is home to 94 orphaned children. RVCV is located in a remote impoverished
village in Karatu District, and is adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation
Area.
- 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 - Assist
in basic healthcare for the rural 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, and the
surrounding community
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
Additional
responsibilities within the local community include:
- Provide
triage and assist at bi-monthly community mobile clinics on-site - 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
How
to apply
Send cover letter
and resume to amber@tanzanianchildrensfund.org.