Trainee Diabetes Educator
Job Description
Vacancy for the post of Trainee Diabetes Educator
T1 Diams, the NGO providing multidisciplinary support to people living with Type 1 diabetes in Mauritius and Rodrigues Island is looking for a dynamic Trainee Diabetes Educator on a full-time basis.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
On a daily basis, to provide assistance over the phone, face to face or via e-communication systems to potential and current members, their families and the general public in matters concerning Type 1 diabetes or T1 Diams objectives, services and projects;
To provide first level of psychological support to members and their families and to identify and stimulate further sources of support through peers and family sharing of experience;
To schedule, confirm and monitor appointments for members requiring consultations with medical professionals (diabetologist, nutritionists/dieticians, clinical psychologists and optometrists, etc.) internal and external to T1 Diams;
To educate on insulin therapy with adaptation of doses, rotation of injection sites and use of Glucagon;
To help create awareness on type 1 diabetes by delivering presentations and by representing T1 Diams on public awareness events;
Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material in the medical domain;
Accompany members and their families to their medical consultations in order to provide feedback to doctors and to ensure that patients understand and apply their doctor’s recommendations;
Participate actively in all activities organized by the NGO.
Profile of ideal candidate:
People oriented approach
Excellent communication, analytic and listening skills
Respect, empathy and discretion
Proactive and self-directed person
Ability to adapt to all social strata and environment
Fluent in Creole, French and English
Willing to work during weekends and after office hours
Ability to work in teams
Understanding of NGO dynamics
Qualifications:
Degree in any science subject, Nutrition or a diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution with at least 2 years of experience in a similar post.
Knowledge and experience in Type 1 Diabetes will be an advantage.
Knowledge of computer tools such as Email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Application Mode:
Please send your CV and a Motivational Letter to the email address: [email protected] by latest 15th March 2024.
For any queries, you might call on 427 2916 for more information.
Kindly note that only candidates who are short-listed and invited for interview will be notified and that T1 Diams reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment.
