Nurse

Job title : Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervise GBV Case Workers and Outreach Workers.
• Produce weekly and monthly data and regular narrative reports.
• Support implementation and ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Coordinate with other GBV service providers on case management.
• Ensure solid case management, referral and information management systems are in place for appropriate identification, response and follow-up for survivors of GBV.
• Collaborate with other project staff to ensure referrals to psychosocial support, mental health, education and livelihoods interventions.
• Ensure the immediate needs of women and adolescent girls are identified during rapid assessment and are immediately responded to.
• Facilitate the identification of vulnerable women and adolescent girls, profile them and provide dignity kits.
• Facilitate life-skills training sessions for adolescent boys and girls.
• Maintain effective oversight, quality control and reporting systems that ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
• Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs.
• Regularly attend LGA-level GBV sub-working group meetings and Case Management meetings to contribute to coordination of responses across agencies.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc. in Nursing, Public Health, Reproductive/Sexual Health, Midwifery, Human Rights or a related degree.
• At least 2 years’ experience implementing Gender-Based Violence programmes, preferably social work or case management, in a humanitarian setting.
• Previous experience supervising and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting, especially Case Workers.
• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response; experience working with case files and regular documentation preferred.
• Experience facilitating and leading life-skills sessions for adolescent girls strongly desired.
• Good self-organisation and basic management skills.
• Knowledge of local languages: Kanuri and Hausa.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Female candidates are preferred.
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation of projects in the BAY states.
• Candidates from Yobe State with proven experience and understanding of the local languages and context are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues and use sound judgement.
• Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV.
• Fluency in English and Hausa (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of health programmes.