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Resident Social Worker
About this role
The Dorothy Njemanze Foundation in Abuja is seeking a full-time Resident Social Worker to provide survivor-centred support to victims of sexual and gender-based violence. The role involves coordinating survivors’ daily schedules, identifying medical and psychosocial needs, and facilitating access to healthcare and support services. The position is open to candidates with a background in social work or related fields, with a preference for Auxiliary Nurses, and requires experience working with vulnerable populations and strong communication skills. The Foundation is a survivor-run feminist organisation focused on gender justice, prevention, policy advocacy, and storytelling, aiming to keep women and girls safe, heard and supported.
What you would do
- Provide compassionate, survivor-centred care and support to survivors of SGBV.
- Coordinate and manage survivors' day-to-day schedules, activities, appointments and routines.
- Identify survivors' medical and psychological needs and facilitate access to healthcare and psychosocial support.
- Assist children with assignments and track development milestones.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree or relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies or related fields.
- Auxiliary Nurses are encouraged to apply.
- At least two years of relevant experience in community development, social work, GBV response, protection, healthcare or related programmes.
- Experience working with vulnerable people in social work, healthcare or volunteering roles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy, compassion and commitment to supporting survivors of SGBV.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
- Experience engaging vulnerable populations and supporting survivors of SGBV.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, referral pathways and survivor-centred approaches.
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