Nurse

Alliance for Children Everywhere-Zambia 

Alliance for Children Everywhere-Zambia (ACE-Z), is a faith based, non-profit organization which was formed in 1998. The primary goal of ACE–Z is to mitigate and intervene in the pressing needs of orphans and vulnerable children. ACE-Z’s unique approach to dealing with vulnerable children is premised on the promotion of family-based care for children. ACE-Z is a leading organization in promoting family-based care for children model and works in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS)

Job Title: Nurse

Duties And Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat children’s minor ailments
• Closely monitor the growth and progress of the children and be able to identify those with special needs
• Recommend to management, specialized care that could be needed for particular child/children
• Develop individual development plans for each child with focus on child functional development
• Work with Social Services department

a.    In preparing the children and their Foster/adoptive/ biological families for discharge or reintegration

b.    In preparing the children for referral to other institutions

• Consistently ensure that the children’s environment is clean
• Formulate, maintain and update inventory in the nurseries
• Conduct routine hygiene activities for infants under the age of 6 months’
• Directly Supervise caregivers
• Clearly outline handovers after every shift in Nurse handover note book
• Receive and admit children with guidance from Social Worker In Charge of the transit homes
• Carry out Feeding of babies and infants and demonstrate feeding techniques to transit homes’ caregivers
• Closely monitor the health status of infants and Inform managers about ailing babies

Specific Skills

• Good clinical practice
• Good medicine management
• Able to prepare nursing care plans for children
• Driving skill will be an added advantage (Valid Drivers License)

Qualifications

• A Diploma in Registered Nursing
• Fully Registered with latest Practicing License by the Zambia Union of Nurses Organization (ZUNO)
• A qualification and experience in Psychosocial Counseling (especially involving children) will be an added advantage
• Zambia Enrolled Nurses with Midwifery Qualifications are also encouraged to apply
• Two (2) years proven work experience

Note: Only candidates meeting the ab0ve requirements need apply to the below email address, no hand delivered applications will be allowed.

Application Mode:

Send an Application Letter, certified copies of Academic and Professional Qualifications and Curriculum Vitae, addressing your application to the Executive Director. Email your applications to: nsandula@acezambia.org.

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Friday, 15th October, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.