Positions: House Mothers, Nurse and Driver

Established in 1995, PestalozziWorld is an international alliance of organizations that provides scholarships, housing and vocational training to children ages 10-18, from families living in remote, rural areas of Africa and Asia, who have demonstrated academic ability in primary school but have no local access to secondary school. Operations in Zambia are overseen by the Pestalozzi Zambia Children’s Trust. It has evolved into a Centre currently accommodating over 230 boys and girls, not only from Zambia but also with refugees from Angola, Congo and other neighboring African countries. It has two Children’s Villages within Lusaka: Kasisi (for the youngest children, Grades 5 and 6) and Ibex Hill (for children in Grades 7 to 12). The Organization now employs over 90 local members of staff.

We are inviting applications from individuals who have a genuine interest in children and development of youth in Zambia.

1. House Mothers

Qualifications and experience:

• Should be a Single and mature Individual Aged 30 and above
• Ability to speak English fluently
• Have a wide general knowledge base to be able to help the children with homework
• Patience and understanding and an awareness of the different stages of growing up
• Ability to treat the children with love and care as if they were their own children – i.e., act in loco parentis
• Ability to explain how and why things are done in a certain way and demonstrate the same, be a role model
• Be honest and open with the children and have faith in their abilities
• Practical skills as necessary This is A MUST
• 1 – 2 years of relevant work experience
• Full grade 12 certificate
• Nursing or any child care qualification
• A First Aid qualification
• Hands on Computer (Microsoft Office)

2. Driver

Duties and Qualifications

• Operate the assigned Vehicle in a safe and responsible manner
• Ensure that the Vehicle is always in good condition by performing the checks on tyres, engine, etc.
• Advise Management on any maintenance or service required on the Vehicles
• Ensure that all trips are approved and recorded in the motor vehicle log book at all times
• Ensure that all Vehicles are booked for service when due and that all the Vehicles have valid road tax and insurance cover at all times
• Running office assignments such as mail delivery, banking and making payments to clients for services
• Carrying out any other duties as assigned
• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Valid Drivers Licence

3. Nurse

Duties and Qualifications

• Ensure that all the children are in good health by attending to them promptly at our sick bay and recommending those that need to be referred to the Hospital
• Ensure that the Sick bay is well stocked with essential medicines at all times
• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Minimum Diploma in Nursing
• Must be Registered with the General Nursing Council of Zambia
• 1 – 2 years working experience
• Valid Practicing Licence

To apply:

Email an application letter with 3 traceable references and a detailed CV to [email protected] or call 0955 859415/ 0977 859415 for more information.

Closing date: 11th June 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.