Qualified Nursing Assistant – Job Vacancy

Position Details

Position: Qualified Nursing Assistant
Location: Arusha – Ngaramtoni
Reporting To: Clinical Services Coordinator
Organization: Kafika House

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About Kafika House

Kafika House is an international NGO based in Arusha, Tanzania. The organization provides a safe and nurturing home-away-from-home for children receiving pre- and post-operative care and rehabilitation for surgically treatable disabilities.

Conditions supported include:

• Cleft lip and palate
• Clubfoot
• Skeletal fluorosis
• Burn scar contractures
• Osteomyelitis

Their vision is that no child in Tanzania lives with a treatable disability.

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Job Overview

Kafika House is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and organized Nursing Assistant to join the Clinical Services team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of quality pediatric care through patient assessments, treatment follow-up, feeding programmes, medication management, wound care, patient education, and accurate medical record keeping.

The role requires working on a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments for children arriving at Kafika House
• Attend medical and surgical clinics and liaise with doctors to advocate for the best care and treatment for each child
• Participate in clinical rounds for wellness checks and care plan updates
• Perform wound care and therapeutic exercises according to the plan of care
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records while ensuring confidentiality at all times
• Listen to patients and their families and respond professionally to questions and concerns
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medication, and patient care instructions

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Qualifications & Skills

Applicants should possess:

• A Certificate or Diploma as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Attendant, or related healthcare qualification from a recognized institution
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a healthcare or clinical setting
• Experience working with pediatric patients or surgical care (highly preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Compassion, patience, and strong attention to detail
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics
• Good organizational, documentation, and time-management skills
• Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain electronic patient records

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should send:

• Application letter
• Updated CV
• Copies of academic and professional certificates

Applications should be sent to:

recruitment@kafikahouse.org

Subject Line: Application for Nursing Assistant

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Application Deadline

Friday, 22nd May 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.