Matron/Cook

Location: Nkokonjeru, Mukono District Reports To: Kipindi Mpito, Program Manager Type: Full Time (7days a week during the learning period and off during term holidays) Purpose The position of Matron/cook is one of significant importance and responsibility. The matron has a special role in helping to create a loving, happy, and well-disciplined atmosphere throughout the home. Working under the direction of the Kipindi Mpito Program Manager, the matron is required to play a key role in the physical, emotional, and spiritual care of all the students in the house on a day-to-day basis. Overall Responsibilities The following is a description of the responsibilities and duties of the Matron. A list of expected responsibilities and duties can be neither definitive nor exclusive. Much depends on the way in which the house team works together. The expected responsibilities and duties, however, of the matron include but are not limited to:

1. The matron is responsible for the spiritual care, health, and welfare of the students in the house.
2. The matron reports directly to the Kipindi Mpito Program Manager on all matters relating to the welfare of girls/boys and the condition of the house. The matron ensures that the right care is given to the girls/boys and always monitors their well-being. This is done by facilitating and contributing to the various routines of the house. These routines encourage high standards of hygiene and respectful relationships within the house and on campus.
3. The matron should be an approachable, kind, and friendly person who is available to all without discrimination or favoritism. It is the nature of the role that girls/boys may confide in them from time to time, and the matron will need to listen and exercise sound, professional, and spiritual judgement. This will require a caring attitude in line with an understanding of the principles of confidentiality and information sharing, so that matters can be dealt with as they arise, while the welfare and happiness of the students in the matron’s care is ensured. To this end, the matron makes herself/himself available for training courses and professional development that are in line with FCW’s vision and mission.
4. The matron’s role is to participate fully in the life of the house. Consequently, the matron is expected to prepare all meals and eat with the students. Attendance at recreation, visitation, and social events during the program is also expected. This involvement helps develop a positive and supportive relationship with the students and their families.
5. The matron should establish close relationships and good communication with parents and caregivers, taking an early opportunity to do so at the start of the program year, and being available to talk to parents and caregivers, especially at the beginning and end of every term and during visitation times.
6. Although the role is not primarily a disciplinary one, the matron must uphold the policies of the program and mai