98 Nurse Midwife at Tanzania Red Cross Society (TRCS)

POSITION : NURSE MIDWIFE 

Job Title : Nurse Midwife Duty Station : Nyarugusu Camp (Kasulu DC) and Mtendeli Camp (Kakonko DC) Reports to : Patron/Matron Age Limit : Not above 55 Years. Posts : 98. 

Job Summary: 

Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population 

Languages: English (fluent, oral & written). Swahili, Kirundi and French are assets. 

Competences: Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service. 

Knowledge: Desirable – Tropical diseases and refugee health 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ 

precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols 

and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her 

working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times. 

• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and 

assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in 

health education of the patient (and family) when necessary. 

• Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so 

they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and 

appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit 

• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents ensuring an appropriate 

written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. 

Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed. 

• Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under 

his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and 

procedures. 

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience 

• Certificate/Diploma in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse). 
• Three Years Working Experience in the health Institution. 
• Valid Practice experience from TNMC. 

Mode of Application: Interested candidates with the required qualifications and experience are advised to submit their application letters to the address mentioned below; together with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating names and contacts of at least three referees; certified copies of academic certificates; Birth Certificate or National ID or Passport (Provide only one document) and other relevant awards. 

Applications may be submitted directly by hand delivery to either TRCS Headquarter – Dar es Salaam Office;TRCS Kigoma Office; TRCS Ngaraganza Office – Kasulu District; TRCS Makere Office – Kasulu District, TRCS Kibondo – RFL Office and TRCS Mtendeli Office – Kakonko District. 

No applications will be received/considered through email or any other form of online submission. 

The deadline for submission is 24thJanuary 2020 by 16.00 Hrs. 

Only short listed candidates meeting the minimum set criteria will be invited for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the application deadline you should consider your application as unsuccessful. 

Tanzania Red Cross Society (TRCS) does not CHARGE A FEE at any stage of the recruitment process. 

All applications are free for all candidates and no one should give any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. Should the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to TRCS – HR Department through Organizational Official Email: info@trcs.or.tz. 

The Secretary General, Tanzania Red Cross Society, Mwai Kibaki Road, Mikocheni B, Plot No. 53, Block ‘C’, P.O Box 1133, DAR ES SALAAM 

Tanzania Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer.