Bradfield Consulting-Our client, Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF),
is about to implement programs to promote and protect the rights of women and
girls in Nigeria. One of which is to provide support services to victims of
sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. As part of its
objectives,
WARIF is establishing a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in
Lagos to provide urgent medical care, psychosocial counselling services and
referrals for Legal and other related services to survivors of sexual assaults,
domestic violence, and sex trafficking.Do you have a passion for working with victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking? Would you like to shape and drive policy around services to victims of sexual assault, primary prevention and domestic violence? If you are, you could be our next Midwife/Nurse at WARIF.
Position:
Midwife/Nurse - NGO
Location: Lagos
Job category: Social
Work
Level: Management
Employment type:
Permanent contract
Responsibilities
Provide all immediate
assessments, treatment and health care to survivors as needed and requested.
Provide follow-up medical care, treatment, and support as needed.
Assist the contracted
doctors with conducting medical/forensic examinations as needed and requested
by the survivor, and ensure the completing and signing of the medical
certificate. Assist with any other medical follow up that may be required for
legal procedures, and help ensure that medical certificates are delivered to
the appropriate agencies in a timely manner.
Help refer and
support survivors to access additional health care that may not be provided at
the Centre, such as family planning services, other medical care, etc.
Provide information
and instruction to survivors on the medical treatment regimen that has been
prescribed for them, ensuring that they understand the regimen (dose, schedule,
etc). In the case of children, ensure that the parents/caregivers understand
this regimen.
Through follow up,
monitor and help ensure the survivor continues to follow the treatment regimen.
These may be done through home visits, to be coordinated with the counsellors.
Support the
counsellors in providing health/medical information to survivors as needed and
requested, for example the potential health consequences of GBV, and options
for assistance. Assist the counsellor in helping the survivor make choices
concerning her medical options.
Manage and oversee the centre pharmacy and medical
supplies, ensuring that all items are well maintained, stored properly, and are
not close to expiring. Ensure that all drugs and supplies that are dispensed for
client use are properly documented in the medication ledger.
Submit requests for
new supplies in a timely manner, and notify management when any drugs are close
to expiring: this includes monthly requests and any specific requests required
on occasion. Ensure all supplies and stocks are monitored regularly.
Receive and treat survivors with kindness, respect,
compassion, and in a caring manner.
Maintain excellent
listening skills and focused attention at all times when with survivors.
Ensure that survivor
consent is properly obtained using the appropriate procedures at all times, and
respect her decision where she refuses to give consent.
Help ensure that all
services provided to survivors at the centre are implemented in line with best
practices and quality standards for the provision of support and services to
survivors.
Help to monitor
quality of service provision through regular feedback from clients and their
families on services provided through feedback sessions, surveys, and other
activities.
Help ensure that all medical documentation of clients and
services provided is updated, accurate, organized, and well-maintained. This
includes all medical reports, examinations, treatment, and other documentation
as relevant and required.
Assist the Centre
Manager with other financial, logistical, and administrative tasks as requested
and required at the centre.
Help the Centre
manager to ensure that the centre and its clients are reasonably safe and
secure from external harm as feasible, and report incidents/seek assistance
where needed.
Skills and
Competencies
Will need to be
highly motivated, compassionate, be able to work unsupervised, be able to use
own initiative, prioritise own workload, be able to deal with a number of
complex issue at one time and under pressure. Most importantly, must be able to
maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding patient information.
Substantial knowledge and/or practical experience in health
and medical issues pertaining to sexual assault, domestic violence and sex
trafficking response, and in the provision of appropriate care for survivors.
Demonstrated
knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of providing quality service
delivery for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking
in various settings and circumstances.
Experience engaging
constructively with diverse groups of stakeholders at all levels in a
participatory, inclusive manner to address issues that may be viewed as
sensitive or controversial with respect to traditional socio-cultural beliefs
and practices.
Excellent listening
and observation skills; ability to create a space of trust, support, respect,
and confidentiality with survivors of all ages and backgrounds.
Ability to engage
constructively with families of survivors to enable them to provide appropriate
support to survivors at home during their recovery process.
Strong knowledge of
sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking issues in the Lagos
context, the impacts of violence on survivors, and best practices for providing
support to survivors.
Ability to plan in
advance and maintain an organized working style, yet able to handle new events
and situations effectively as they arise.
Able to work
independently, multi-task, and take initiative, but also able to ask for help
as needed.
Strong communication
skills and ability to engage with different groups and stakeholders in
strengthening referral pathways and coordination, and raising awareness about
sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking.
Ability to write and speak in English. Ability to accurately
complete medical records and other documentation in a timely manner.
Basic computer skills are helpful (word, excel, email, etc.)
Education and
Experience
At least 3 years’
experience in the direct provision of examinations, treatment, and care
services to women and children including survivors of sexual assault, domestic
violence, and other forms of gender-based violence.
A degree in nursing
or similar qualification in nursing.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified persons should click here to apply online
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