Creche Officer

JOB TITLE: Creche Officer

JOB GRADE: C2

REPORTS TO: Manager - Employee Wellbeing

DEPARTMENT: People and Culture

DUTY STATION: Headquarters

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible for effecting the day to day running of the crèche by organising and implementing a stimulating and varied programme of activities for children aged two years and below within a group setting.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

· Ensure the overall safety and wellbeing of the children.

· Provide a caring, stimulating environment for the children.

· Develop and implement age-appropriate child development activities to enhance the children’s spiritual, physical, cognitive and character growth

· Ensure that rooms are prepared and set out in readiness for the day.

· Ensure a high standard of hygiene on the premises.

· Ensuring the proper maintenance of crèche equipment and resources.

· Ensure availability of Registration database and children's files

· Keep strictly confidential any personal information and records regarding the children, their parents and others.

· Ensure that all policies governing the crèche and the code of conduct are adhered to.

· Ensure sterilization of toys and play areas so that children are safe, engaging and in a clean environment.

· Clean and wash children daily

· Keep the parents and supervisors up-to-date on the condition of the children.

· Resolve operational issues of a minor nature.

· Inform the supervisor of any matter requiring their attention.

· Budgeting for Crèche operations and management of the Crèche petty cash

· Coordinate end month meetings with the parents

· Submit monthly reports

· Participating in any other Fund activities as guided to do so.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

· Bachelors in Early childhood handling and care.

· Professional training in early childhood handling.

Work Experience:

· At least 3yrs experience looking after young children in a pre-school day care, crèche, orphanage, babies’ home or related childcare environment and crèche equipment management.

Key Competences:

· IT skills (MSWord/Excel)

· Supervisory skills.

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to make decisions promptly and proactively.

· Good knowledge and experience in childcare environment and regulatory framework

· Organizational skills

· Oral communication

· Written communication

· Friendly, caring and flexible

· Good listening skills, have patience, understanding and non-judgmental attitude.

· Creativity

· Passion for looking after children.

· Treatment of people in a courteous and respectful way

Interested individuals should click the link below to fill the application form: https://nssfuganda.jotform.com/260891983472571

Please note that canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate, and that providing minimal information or not attaching the required documentation may lead to the disposition of your candidature due to insufficient information provided.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 21st April 2026