Sexual Assault Nurse at DNA Learning Solutions

A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) based in Abuja that provides holistic and high quality medical and psychosocial services to survivors of GBV is seeking experienced and dynamic individuals for the following position

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide all immediate assessments, treatment and health care to clients 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 client,
• 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 clients to access additional health care that may not be provided at the Centre, such as family planning services, other medical care, etc.
• Manage and oversee the centre pharmacy and medical supplies

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• A degree in Nursing or similar qualification in nursing
• At least 3 years experience in health and medical issues pertaining to gender based violence response, and in the provision of appropriate care for survivors 
• 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.