Adult Rape Clinic

Nurse-Counsellor

Nursing Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Nurse-Counsellor: ARC (Adult Rape Clinic)
Deadline: 18 December 2020
Location: Gokwe
About
ARC (Adult Rape Clinic) is a Non-Governmental Registered Organization working to deliver medicolegal and counselling services to survivors of sexual violence and promotes awareness on prevention of sexual violence.

Duties and Responsibilities

Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Nurse-Counsellor based in Gokwe in Zimbabwe. Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Nurse-Counsellor is responsible for the successful and efficient execution of clinic duties involving service provision and support to survivors of SGBV.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Clinic: Provision of psycho-social support to survivors and their support systems; Clinical Management of SGBV, including; Rapid HIV and pregnancy testing; Administration of PEP, ECP and STI Prophylaxis/treatment; Record-keeping of drugs and test kits; Medical examination and collection of forensic specimens; Ensuring proper storage and chain of custody for the specimens; Providing follow-up care and reminders to survivors of their impending appointments; Ensuring that affidavits are commissioned; Attending staff, Departmental and other meetings; Collection of data for health information and research purposes; Consolidation of monthly statistics; Disbursing survivor transport reimbursements; Community awareness and sensitization on SRHR and SGBV.
Outreach: Provide support in outreach and information awareness activities

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
Diploma in General Nursing; Qualification in Counselling; Diploma in Midwifery; Qualification in Rapid HIV Testing; Training in SGBV management, care and support (5-day theoretical training with two weeks of practical training at a recognized SGBV Clinic).
Knowledge and Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, including experience in nursing and counselling; Knowledge of sexual violence and gender issues and relevant international human rights standards; Experience in community mobilisation and facilitating meetings.
Other Requirements
Good interpersonal communication skills; Ability to respect survivor confidentiality.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is essential; Ability to communicate in local languages; Ability to communicate in sign language is an added advantage
Proficiency in the use of computers for
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint
Working Conditions
This is a contract position whose extension is dependent on the availability of funding.

How to Apply

To apply
Applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, proof of qualification and experience should be submitted Adult Rape Clinic, Ward C9, Parirenyatwa Hospital, Mazowe Street, or email to arcrecruitment2009@gmail.com with heading: Gokwe Nurse Counsellor.
Only those meeting the above requirements will be responded to. The Adult Rape Clinic employment policy is based on gender and human right approaches, therefore offers opportunities to all.