MATRON / HOUSE MOTHER | ReliefWeb

POSITION OVERVIEW

RefuSHE/Heshima Kenya is a non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and dedicated to identifying, protecting, and empowering unaccompanied refugee children and youth, especially adolescent girls, through our specialized shelter, education, and advocacy programs.The House Mother/Matron will be based at the Safe house and will be responsible for taking care of the beneficiaries, ensuring that their safety, health and well being is observed, and will liaise with the rest of the Safe House staff in ensuring that beneficiaries" needs are addressed in a timely fashion.

KEY ROLES

· Takes care of the younger beneficiaries in maintaining hygiene and general care

· Supports the case workers from time to time to accompany the Persons of Concern to appointments

· Trains beneficiaries/young mothers on parenting skills, etc

· Undertakes the allocation of duties for the safe house residents

· Takes charge of the safe house on the night shift and ensures that beneficiaries always have access to any personal effects as they require

· Issues supplies to the safe house residents

· Maintains residents daily log

· Fills all exit forms for the beneficiaries and ensures that comprehensive records of the same are well maintained

· Supervises the beneficiaries’ activities in the Safe House and supports the rest of the staff in enhancing the health and safety of the persons of concern.

· Assists in the inculcation of good manners and courtesy among the beneficiaries.

· Responsible for reporting repairs in the Safe House as required for maintenance to the Safe House & Case Management Coordinator for action.

· Makes sure that when not in use, classes and other areas are locked on time

· Maintains close liaison with the Associate Director – SH at all times concerning issues touching on beneficiaries.

Qualities & Experience

· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with children /minors.

· Warm, caring, sympathetic and nurturing nature

· Excellent communication and listening skills

· A team player

· Discreet and ability to adhere to confidentiality

· Responsive to the needs of children/minors

Qualifications

· A sound knowledge of First Aid

· Minimum Diploma in Childhood Care, or Nursing Diploma.

· Be registered with the Nursing Council and possess a current license.

How to apply:

Your application should be send to the address below indicating the position applied in the email subject by close of business Thursday 11^th January 2019. It should include a cover letter & a detailed CV (as one document in PDF format and given your sir name) with your contact details, details of current and expected remuneration, names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be your current supervisor.

Ps: Please note that Heshima Kenya does not charge any fees for receiving or processing job applications. Heshima Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

NB. All applications should only be sent through the email provided.

Heshima Kenya/ RefuSHE

P.O Box 63192 – 00619 Nairobi Kenya

Email: hr2016@heshimakenya.org/ hr2016@RefuSHE.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.