Protection officer – PSNs (Palliative Care Nurse) September 2025

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Protection officer – PSNs (Palliative Care Nurse) September 2025 at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries worldwide.

DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in Kigoma Region. DRC’s integrated projects cover Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Protection (CBP, PSN, GBV, CP and Legal), Shelter and Infrastructure, and Economic Recovery.

Position: Protection Officer (Palliative Nurse Care)​

Location: Nduta Camp, Kigoma Region, Tanzania
Employment Category: Band H
Department: Protection
Reporting to: Integrated Team Leader
Technical Line Manager: Protection Coordinator
Direct Report: N/A

Overall Purpose of the Role​

The Protection Officer (Palliative Nurse Care) will provide clinical expertise in community-based rehabilitation (CBR) services to Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs) with serious medical conditions and home-bound/bedridden PSNs. This includes home-based care, palliative care, basic medical interventions, and psychological support, in coordination with CBR teams and multidisciplinary partners.

Main Responsibilities​

Clinical Care and Case Management

• Conduct thorough assessments of PSNs’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Develop individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer and educate on medications, ensuring proper dosage and adherence.
• Provide comprehensive pain and symptom management.
• Support patients and families in clarifying goals of care.

Coordination and Capacity Building

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary palliative care teams (physicians, social workers, CBR team).
• Liaise with external healthcare professionals and agencies.
• Provide training to CBR incentive staff on palliative service.
• Support community structures and service partners for PSNs care.

Monitoring, Data & Reporting

• Maintain patient records and PSNs files.
• Collect and report data on PSNs with serious medical conditions.
• Prepare timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and donor reports.
• Track indicators with support from Information Management and M&E teams.

Program & Logistics Management

• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and procurement under supervision.
• Support PSN outreach workers and ensure quality of service delivery.
• Manage clinical supplies, equipment, and ensure their maintenance.
• Report any security incidents immediately.

Experience and Technical Competencies​

• Minimum 2 years of clinical/administrative experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license (BSN or diploma in nursing preferred).
• Certification in Palliative Care Nursing highly desirable.
• Previous palliative care, hospice, or home-based care experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Willingness to travel and work in challenging camp environments.

Languages​

• Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili.

Key Stakeholders​

• DRC Protection staff, refugees, donors.
• Local Government, MoHA, police, immigration.
• Community groups, NGOs, and relief actors.

DRC Core Competencies​

• Striving for excellence.
• Collaborating effectively.
• Taking the lead with initiative.
• Communicating honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity.

Equal Opportunity​

DRC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from qualified women, national candidates, and diaspora professionals.

Application Procedure​

• Only motivated applications addressing the duties and requirements will be considered.
• Submit your application online via DRC’s official portal:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Protection officer - PSNs (Palliative Care Nurse)