Background and Purpose

Gahini Rehabilitation Center (GRC) is a Rwandan Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) started in 1969 and got registered as a faith-based organization on 20^th Jan. 2020, whose mission is to offer comprehensive rehabilitation services to Persons with Disabilities by creating an enabling environment in such a way that persons with disabilities can realize their full potential.

Gahini Rehabilitation Center (GRC) is located in Kayonza District and offers comprehensive rehabilitation services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic appliances (prosthesis & orthesis), Community Based Rehabilitation program and outreach activities to assist persons with disabilities at the center level and in the community. The Ministry of Health in partnership with CBM is supporting GRC to become a national referral center of excellence for rehabilitation services.

With this background, we are looking for passionate, qualified and experienced Rwandese candidates to fulfill the following three vacant positions. The incumbents will be employees of the Gahini Rehabilitation Center (GRC) with a contract of one (1) year renewable depending on work performance and funds availability.

Position 2:  GRC HOSTEL NURSE (1)

Reports to: HoD, Social Work Department

Location: Gahini Rehabilitation Center (GRC), Kayonza District

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary objective of GRC Hostel Nursing is to ensure 24/7 safety and healthy physical well-being of clients and caretakers while staying at the GRC Hostel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GRC HOSTEL NURSE:

1. Ensure the day and night supervision of Hostel residents and the smooth running of the Hostel.
2. To actively guide clients and their families on the function and mutual responsibilities while staying at the GRC Hostel. Ensure appropriate and fair division/delegation of responsibilities including adherence to timetables and cleanliness of the Hostel.
3. To share information with the client and family about the health condition and disabilities. Teaches wound care and nursing techniques to help clients and their families develop the required self-care skills.
4. To assess and plan nursing care requirements and manage the care of patients, assist with transferring, monitor vital signs, administer any additional needed medications and schedule needed treatments.
5. To reinforce the teaching done by Therapists in GRC in consultation with the social work department,
6. To provide pre- and post-operation wound and health care and communicate with doctors completing rounds, educate family members on patient status, monitor patients for any signs or symptoms.
7. , Evaluate the nursing care that is being provided and modifies the plan in communication with GRC therapists and doctors, to achieve measurable goals and objectives.
8. To collaborate with social work department team members to achieve cost-effective care by utilizing appropriate clinical measures to meet emergent physical, psychosocial, and spiritual situations

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Medical Nurse from a recognized university with full registration and current practicing license with a relevant professional body (Rwanda Nurse Council)
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical working experience in Rwanda health system
• High Standards of Professionalism in their approach towards their work
• Must have strong cross-cultural and interpersonal skills to work with children and adults at risk, and comprehend safeguarding, and disability inclusion matters.
• Experience in a rural health center/ hospital setting
• Caring and compassionate nature.
• Oral/writing skills in Kinyarwanda and English; knowledge of French is preferred.
• Excellent teamwork and people skills
• Ability to use initiative.
• Ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations.
• Adheres to GRC’s values, which are: Respect, Inclusion, Compassion, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• The position requires the candidate to be accommodated at the Hostel (own room) in GRC

Candidates with the required profiles are invited to submit, via e-mail, a cover letter mentioning salary expectations and availability, CV with three professional references, and specify the position you are applying in the subject line to [email protected]

GRC encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.

Application deadline: Monday, 27^th April 2020.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Gahini, 17^th April 2020

GRC Management