Nurse At Jireh Doo Foundation

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a women-led National Non-governmental organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria, under the CAMA Act 11990 on 4th August 2008.
Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) has, for 22 years, consistently responded to both developmental and humanitarian needs across local communities in Nigeria.
JDF works in 5 thematic areas: Gender and Humanitarian Response, HIV and Health, Child Development, Research and Information, and Single Parents, covering four states: Borno, Gombe, Nasarawa, and Benue.
The Humanitarian Response Programme in North-east (BAY states) Nigeria covers responses in:

Job title: Nurse
Location: Konduga (Musakalari and Kaleri communities)
Application Deadlines: 31st July 2025
Number of positions: 1
Advert status: External (Subject to Donor funding)

1. Protection (child protection, GBV, peace building, climate change, and Mines Action)
2. Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
3. Nutrition and Health
4. Food Security and Livelihood
5. Education

Mission Statement: Enhancing social justice through sustainable livelihoods, health, inclusive governance, gender equity, and emergency responses.
Vision Statement: A society where the vulnerable have access to social justice and sustainable livelihoods.

JDF operational presence spans across the following zones in Nigeria:

1. Northeast: Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, and Yobe states.
2. Northwest: Sokoto, Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, and Zamfara states (operational interest).
3. Southwest: Lagos, Ogun, and Ondo states.
4. North Central: Benue, Kwara, Nasarawa, and Plateau states.

JDF is seeking suitable candidates with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years working in a similar role as a Nurse, familiar with UN programming, and with a minimum of two years’ experience working as a Nurse to implement a UNOCHA (NHF) funded project in Kaleri and Musakalari communities of Konduga, Borno state.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervise GBV case workers and outreach workers.
• Produce weekly and monthly data and regular narrative reports.
• Support implementation and ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Coordinate with other GBV service providers on case management.
• Ensure solid case management, re-identification, responses, referral, and information management systems are in place for appropriate support for survivors of GBV.
• Collaborate with other project staff to ensure referrals to other services such as psychosocial support, mental health, and education/livelihoods interventions.
• Ensure the immediate needs of women and adolescent girls are identified during rapid assessments and are promptly addressed.
• Facilitate the identification of vulnerable women and adolescent girls, profile them, and provide them with dignity kits.
• Facilitate life skills training sessions for adolescent boys and girls.
• Maintain effective and efficient oversight, quality control, and reporting systems and processes, ensuring regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
• Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
• Regularly attend LGA-level GBV sub-working group meetings and case management meetings at appropriate levels to contribute to the coordination of case management responses across agencies.

Qualification and Experience

Essential:

• B.Sc. in Nursing, Public Health, Reproductive Sexual Health, Midwifery, Human Rights, or a related degree.
• At least 2 years’ experience in implementing Gender-Based Violence programs, preferably in social work or case management, in a humanitarian setting.
• Previous experience supervising and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting, especially case workers.
• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response.
• Experience working with case files and providing regular documentation preferred.
• Experience in facilitating and leading life skills sessions for adolescent girls strongly desired.
• Good self-organization and basic management skills.
• Knowledge of the local languages Kanuri and Hausa.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Preferable:

• Female candidates are preferred.
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation of projects in the BAY states.
• Candidates from Yobe state with proven experience and understanding of the local languages and context.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and use Microsoft Office products, email, and the internet.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Fluency in English and Hausa (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of health programs.

How to Apply

All applications should be in English and include the following:

1. An application letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.
2. A concise and accurate CV, including information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, work experience, and the name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

Kindly state the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your application and send it to [email protected]. We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE: Candidates applying for the above position must note that reference checks will be conducted, especially on PSEA and job qualification/suitability.