Vacancy title:
Nurse

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
The Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC)

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, October 5 2025

Duty Station:
kayonza | Kayonza | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse with counselling expertise to strengthen our team. The successful candidate will not only deliver high-quality nursing care but will also play a crucial role in providing psychosocial support to women, youth, and community members. This role is central to our mission of promoting holistic well-being, addressing both physical and emotional health needs, and ensuring that our beneficiaries are supported to live healthier, more empowered lives.

Key Responsibilities 

Clinical/Nursing Duties (Student-Focused): 

• Deliver high-quality, ethical, and compassionate nursing care to students, ensuring their physical health and overall well-being in line with professional standards. • Provide first aid and emergency medical support for injuries, illnesses, or accidents that occur within the school environment.
• Offer basic medical attention, administer treatments, and support preventive health initiatives that promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Maintain accurate student health records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school health and community care regulations.
• Monitor student health progress and collaborate with teachers, parents, and community support providers to address health concerns holistically.
• Promote health education and awareness among students to encourage healthy lifestyles, resilience, and informed decision-making

Counselling Duties: 

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions that empower students, to navigate health, social, and emotional challenges with dignity and resilience.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that fosters trust, confidence, and personal growth among students.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and adhere to counselling ethics in all interactions, in line with organizational and professional standards.
• Identify cases requiring specialized interventions and ensure timely referrals to appropriate health, psychosocial, or community support services.
• Equip students with coping strategies, resilience skills, and knowledge that strengthen their capacity to make informed decisions, improve their well-being, and contribute positively to their families and communities.

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Additional certification or training in Counselling, Psychology, or Mental Health is highly desirable.
• Must be registered/licensed with the relevant Nursing and Midwifery Council/Authority.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience in nursing practice, preferably with exposure to community health or NGO settings.
• Strong counselling and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and support vulnerable groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality, empowerment, and community development values.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and maintain confidentiality.
• Fluency in [insert required languages – e.g., English, French, Kinyarwanda].

What We Offer 

• An opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of women, youth, and families. • A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment.
• Professional growth through training, mentorship, and continuous learning. • A competitive salary and benefits package aligned with NGO sector standards.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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