ALIGHT Rwanda has announced a new employment opportunity for qualified nursing professionals seeking to contribute to mental healthcare services in refugee communities. The organization is inviting applications for the position of Mental Health Nurse (National Staff) to support its health programmes at Kigeme and Mugombwa sites.
This is a full-time position suitable for candidates with professional training in Mental Health Nursing, relevant clinical experience and a valid practising licence.
The successful applicant will provide mental health assessments, clinical nursing care, psychotherapy and psychosocial support to refugees and other vulnerable populations in accordance with Rwanda Ministry of Health guidelines.
About ALIGHT Rwanda
ALIGHT is an international humanitarian organization that works with refugees, displaced people and host communities to help them overcome crises and rebuild their lives with dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency.
The organization has operated in Rwanda since 1994 and works with local partners and communities across refugee locations and host communities. Its programmes include primary healthcare, reproductive health, HIV prevention and treatment, nutrition, water and sanitation, shelter, livelihoods, and protection against sexual and gender-based violence.
Through this recruitment, ALIGHT seeks to strengthen its mental health services and provide appropriate care to individuals experiencing psychological and mental health challenges.
Main Responsibilities of the Mental Health Nurse
The Mental Health Nurse will be responsible for providing professional clinical and psychosocial services to patients. Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing patients, identifying their mental health needs and developing appropriate care plans.
- Registering patients and maintaining accurate medical records and consultation registers.
- Building professional relationships with patients to establish trust and understand their concerns.
- Supporting distressed patients through appropriate communication and de-escalation techniques.
- Administering prescribed medications and injections while monitoring treatment outcomes.
- Recording laboratory investigations and clinical findings in patient files.
- Identifying patients who require referral to secondary or tertiary healthcare facilities.
- Providing individual and group therapy sessions in collaboration with other health professionals.
- Applying evidence-based psychological interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy for depression and anxiety.
- Conducting community awareness activities on mental health and the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
- Educating families and caregivers about mental health conditions and ways to support affected individuals.
- Organizing community activities to reduce stigma and social isolation among people with mental health conditions.
- Following up on patients receiving outpatient and inpatient care.
- Coordinating referrals and preparing monthly referral schedules.
- Ensuring the availability and proper maintenance of medical supplies and equipment.
- Integrating family planning services into consultations and conducting PIT when necessary.
- Collaborating with other healthcare workers to improve the quality of clinical services.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Applicants interested in this position must satisfy the following requirements:
1. Academic Qualification
An A1 qualification in Mental Health Nursing is required.
2. Professional Registration
Candidates must be registered with the relevant professional council and possess a valid practising licence.
3. Relevant Work Experience
Applicants should have between two and three years of experience in mental health nursing within a clinical setting. Experience working in resource-limited environments and supporting vulnerable or displaced populations is particularly relevant.
Previous experience in refugee programmes or within the Rwanda healthcare system is an advantage.
Technical Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Experience in collecting, managing and reporting healthcare data.
- Excellent clinical documentation and administrative abilities.
- Strong coordination, leadership and teamwork skills.
- Ability to mentor and support other healthcare personnel.
- Good communication skills in Kinyarwanda, English and French.
- Ability to manage several responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Personal Qualities and Professional Behaviour
ALIGHT expects candidates to demonstrate professionalism, respect and commitment to humanitarian values.
The successful candidate should be able to maintain patient confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds and coordinate with other healthcare professionals.
Applicants must also be willing to work in remote locations where healthcare resources may be limited.
How to Apply for the ALIGHT Mental Health Nurse Job
Qualified candidates are required to submit their applications to the ALIGHT Rwanda Executive Director through the organization’s official online recruitment platform.
Applications must be submitted as one combined document containing the following:
- A cover letter of no more than one page.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) not exceeding three pages.
- A copy of the relevant academic diploma.
- A copy of the national identification card.
- Names, professional titles and contact details of three relevant professional referees, including the most recent employer or supervisor.
Candidates should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the application subject line.
Official Application Link:
https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oG13Afw4&s=Job_In_Rwanda
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
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