Nurse at the Rift Valley Children's Village

The Tanzanian Children's Fund seeks a full time nurse to work and live at the Rift Valley Children's Village in Oldeani, Tanzania. Founded by India Howell in 2004, the Rift Valley Children's Village operates in partnership with the Tanzanian Children's Fund, and is home to 88 orphaned children. Located in a remote impoverished village in Karatu District, it is adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The nurse will:

• Primarily oversee health care responsibilities for 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. The nurse must be self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a resource-limited setting.

• Working independently, the nurse must be able to exercise professional judgment and provide referrals to licensed medical facilities. Dr. Frank Artress, Founder of FAME, is available for consultation and assistance at his hospital half an hour away (http://fameafrica.org/).

• Provide nursing care, including first aid, for minor injuries and illnesses

• Conduct health assessments, obtain health history, screen and evaluate findings for Gyetighi Primary School students

• Identify abnormal health findings

• Provide emergency nursing management

• Initiate referrals to community health resources for ongoing intervention, remediation, and follow-through

• Communicate appropriately and effectively as the liaison health professional between Rift Valley Children's Village, Gyetighi Primary School, and the 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

• Co-teach a life skills and reproductive health curriculum

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

• For community children requiring surgical interventions for club feet, cleft lip, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, etc., initiate referrals and follow through at specialty hospitals in Arusha and Moshi

• Support and guide a community intervention that prevents 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 and holds an active and unrestricted license

• Certified in CPR or BLS

• 1-2 years nursing experience

• 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

• Commitment to service

• Prior experience living in developing countries desired

• Knowledge of Swahili and overseas working/volunteering experience helpful

Benefits:

• $1000 USD/month

• Room and board at the Rift Valley Children's Village

• Health insurance for term of service

• One month annual leave for each year of employment

• $2,000 USD airfare allowance for each year of employment

• 24 month commitment

Employment type: Full time

Salary: $12,000 USD/year ($1,000 USD/month)

Benefits: Room and board at RVCV, health insurance for term of service, $2,000 USD airfare allowance for each year of employment

Start date:

July 1, 2013 or soonest available

How to apply:

Send cover letter, resume and two references toamber@tanzanianchildrensfund.org.

To learn more about the Rift Valley Children's Village, please visitwww.tanzanianchildrensfund.org.

How to apply

Send cover letter, resume and two references toamber@tanzanianchildrensfund.org.