Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 14 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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 in Ibex Hill. Pestalozzi seeks to recruit qualified and experienced staff in the following vacancies:

1. House parents (x3)
About the role
We are looking for House parents to join our inclusive team to help provide care to our children in 2 Pestalozzi Zambia villages, situated in Ibex Hill, Lusaka.
In this role, you will be the first contact in service delivery and expected to interact and form bonded parental relationships with the children in our Pestalozzi Zambia Villages.
Males are strongly encouraged to apply

This role requires availability for onsite 24/7 duties, including weekends and holidays. The employee will get six (6) days off to rest, after 22days of un interrupted service each month
Reporting to the Matron, this full-time opportunity involves:
• Providing the learners with, parental care and support, promoting an environment of diversity, equality and love in the Pestalozzi Villages
• Support the matron in timely resourcing of all requirements including food stuff and educational materials
• Support the learner, to have a well-rounded emotional, intellectual, psycho social and moral well being
• Be a role model and build a positive mind set, motivated and confident attitude towards achievable goals
• Support the matron in providing child centrered academic, recreational and extra curricula activities and skills
• Support and foster a sense of responsibility in the children, over organisation’s properties, particularly ensuring safe, hygienic surroundings and houses
• Ensure that the Pestalozzi Zambia Ethos of Head, Heart and Hands are incorporated in the day-to-day life in the village
• Act as a link between the parents’ back home and the children, keeping record of contact details and updated documentation of all communications
• Accurately complete incident reports, progress notes and individual child case files, giving proper handovers when necessary. This includes though not limited to sicknesses, missing class or being sent back from school
• Be a part of team work and follow the provided rotas and schedules on the day-to-day activities to ensure a smooth flow of service
• Be conversant with child safeguarding guidelines
Person specification
For this role, we are looking for;
• A reliable, flexible, honest, compassionate person with an expectation of parental love towards the children all the time
• Be a problem solver
• Resilient, able to work long hours and under pressure
• Strong communication skills
• Good report writing skills in order to manage learners’ development files on a daily basis

Educational and Professional qualification
Essential
• Grade 12 school certificate
• Diploma in teaching, social work or any related social science qualification, with 5 years’ work experience in a child development organisation
• Proficient, clear, and effective written and verbal English communication skills
• Current First Aid training
• Conversant with children rights and safeguarding issues
Desirable
• A qualification in teaching and guidance
• A qualification in Counselling
• Physical education with some experience in coaching
• Conversant with children rights and safeguarding issues
• At least 5 years or more experience working in a child development organisation Experience in working in youth friendly health related settings, including, counselling, mental and emotional support

2. Nurse (x1)
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
To be aware of and sensitively respond to the need of the Patient/children
• Establish a positive nurse/patient relationship and maintain patient privacy, confidentiality and dignity throughout their care period.
• Provide primary health service to students, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common illness and injuries.
To Promote and ensure children and staff safety
• Assist in keeping stock of supplies, inventory and order as appropriate following budget limitations. Maintain emergency response and Village first aid kits.
• Aware of Fire & Evacuation
Practice nursing in accordance with values and moral principles
• Practice occurs within an ethical code and standards developed by the profession.
• Professional judgment is exercised and responsibility, accountability for outcomes of professional decision making is accepted.
To provide collaborative patient care
• Demonstrates an approachable and helpful attitude when interacting with children and Staff convey patient needs and responses to treatment to the Matron or other appropriate members of staff.
Emergency Response
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide immediate care until additional medical support arrives.
• Collaborate with emergency response teams and local healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated and effective response to medical incidents.
Health Education
• Conduct health education programs for the children on topics such as nutrition, hygiene and general wellness but not limited to these.
• Nutrition Intervention whenever necessary in order to maintain a healthy Village
Health Records Management
• Ensure compliance with immunization requirements (where it is necessary) and assist in tracking and reporting communicable diseases.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all the children.
Administrative Duties
• Participate in regular meetings with the Village Administration to discuss policies, procedures and health-related initiatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of health policies in collaboration with the village administration.
Collaboration and Communication
• Work closely with the matron and administrators to address health-related concerns impacting the children’s academic performance.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding the children’s health issues, medication management and other relevant information.
• Ensure that the Sick bay is well stocked with essential medicines at all times

Educational and Professional qualification
Essential
• 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

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

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• Email an application letter with 3 traceable references and a detailed CV Closing date 28th October 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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