QSSR-NURSE

Job Description: Occupational Nurse

Company: Q-Sourcing
Project Location: Bugesera Airport , Rwanda
Employment Type: Fixed Term contract

1. Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Registered Nurse to run the on-site clinic at our construction project in Rwanda. The Site Nurse is the first point of medical care for workers, providing emergency response, treatment of injuries and common illnesses, and occupational health and wellness services. The nurse works closely with the HSE team to prevent injuries and illness and to keep the workforce healthy, safe and productive.

2. Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Emergency Response

• Provide first aid and emergency treatment for workplace injuries such as cuts, fractures, burns, falls, crush injuries, eye injuries and heat-related illness.

• Assess, stabilize and triage seriously ill or injured workers, and coordinate rapid referral and transport to the nearest health centre or hospital.

• Diagnose and treat common conditions within the scope of nursing practice and approved protocols.

• Dispense and administer medication in line with clinic protocols and Rwandan regulations.

• Maintain readiness for mass-casualty or major incident response in coordination with site management.

Occupational Health and Prevention

• Conduct pre-employment and periodic health screenings, including fitness-for-work checks for high-risk tasks (work at height, confined spaces, machinery operation).

• Run health education sessions and toolbox talks on hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, safe lifting, hydration, hearing and respiratory protection, substance use, and HIV/STI prevention.

• Support workplace wellness, including sanitation checks, safe drinking water, and welfare facilities on site.

• Monitor for communicable diseases and outbreaks, and report promptly to site management and the relevant health authorities.

• Promote vaccination and other public health campaigns in coordination with local health authorities.

Health and Safety Support

• Participate in site safety inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations from a health perspective.

• Advise management on health-related risks (dust, noise, heat, chemicals, ergonomics) and recommended controls.

• Train and refresh site first aiders and emergency response team members.

• Support return-to-work and light-duty arrangements for injured or recovering workers.

Administration and Reporting

• Keep accurate, confidential patient records and injury registers.

• Report all injuries, illnesses and near misses to the HSE Manager and prepare monthly health statistics.

• Manage clinic inventory: order, store, track expiry dates and restock medicines, first aid kits and medical equipment.

• Maintain a clean, well-organized clinic that meets infection prevention and control standards, including safe disposal of medical waste.

• Maintain relationships with nearby health facilities, ambulance services and the local health authorities for referrals.

3. Qualifications and Requirements

Essential

• Diploma (A2) or Bachelor's degree (A1) in Nursing from a recognized institution.

• Valid registration and license to practice with the Rwanda Nursing and Midwifery Council (RNMC).

• Minimum [2-3] years of clinical experience, preferably in emergency, trauma, primary care or occupational health.

• Current certification in First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR); Advanced or Trauma Life Support is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control, wound care and medication administration.

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English; French or Swahili is an advantage.

• Good computer skills (record keeping, basic reporting).

• Willingness to work on a construction site, including outdoors, in variable weather, and to be on call.

Desirable

• Prior experience in a construction, mining, manufacturing or other industrial setting.

• Training in occupational health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent).

4. Skills and Competencies

• Calm, decisive decision-making under pressure.

• Clear communication and the ability to explain health topics to workers from diverse backgrounds.

• Cultural sensitivity, discretion and respect for patient confidentiality.

• Strong organization and record-keeping.

• Teamwork and the ability to work with site engineers, supervisors and HSE staff.

• Integrity, reliability and a strong commitment to worker welfare.

5. Working Conditions

• Based at the construction site clinic, with regular walks through active work areas

• Exposure to dust, noise, heat and rain; occasional work outside normal hours during emergencies.

Q-Sourcing Servtec is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline: 15th November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Solicitation will lead to disqualification.