Organizational Context
The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent ( IFRC ) is the largest humanitarian organization in the world, present in more than 190 countries around the world, through their national societies.
The IFRC Office for the Americas supports national societies in the region to increase their humanitarian and development standards, so that they continue to be relevant in their territory and transparent in their action. The Department of Disasters and Crisis, Response and Recovery ensures the quality, consistency and effectiveness of the services provided by the Red Cross to people affected by disasters and crises, also in migration condition, supporting resilience processes for vulnerable groups. The Country Cluster Delegation CCD Andean countries located in Lima – Peru provides support to National Societies in the Andean region.
IFRC has a Global Strategy on Migrations, under which actions have been implemented that seek to strengthen the capacities of National Societies in the Andean region, in assisting the population movement that occurs in the region. At the same time, it wants to advocate for the dignity of migrants and raise awareness of the stigma and discrimination they suffer in destination countries.
In Peru, it has been intervening in cities with the largest presence of the population that is in a situation of human mobility, with protection needs and at risk of increasing their vulnerability.
In this sense, the objective of the intervention is to provide integrated humanitarian health assistance services, psychosocial support ( APS ) and protection for the population in a situation of human mobility -and with protection needs-, as well as reducing discrimination in host communities through relevant information according to their needs for a promotion of their social inclusion.
Humanitarian health assistance is provided through medical care services in fixed or mobile positions, considering care days in communities, in migrant population shelters and care on a migratory route, serving an established population and a migrant population in transit, as well as a local population in greater vulnerability.
Job Purpose
Have nursing graduates who carry out actions in the areas of their competence and responsibility as part of the project health service in the intervention area.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out healthcare services corresponding to their professional skills within the framework of the principles of the international Red Cross movement, the movement’s code of conduct and professional ethical considerations.
The provision of its services will be carried out in 6-hour shifts, in community health days, in fixed positions, mobile health unit, or shelter care according to programming. Services will be provided in the project intervention areas.
The following staff is required:
- Tacna: 01 Bachelor of Nursing ( up to 12 shifts per month )
Their work is carried out in coordination with the doctor of the service post, project monitor in each area and they maintain technical coordination with the IFRC Health Officer.
Contract time: 4 months ( September to December 2023 )
Job Duties and Responsibilities ( continued )
The nurse will perform the following tasks: 1. Care service in accordance with professional competences and complexity of the services provided within the framework of the project ( reception and triage, basic nursing procedures or other activities related to the provision of services ).
2. Support in the management of medical records, medicines, care registration
3. Support in training / information to personnel who participate in the target day or population in health issues when required.
4. Coordinate with doctor responsible for the service, project monitor in the intervention area, or IFRC Health Officer as required.
5. Ensure the care of the IFRC image and the Red Cross movement at all times, strictly adhering to the rules and procedures of the Red Cross, as well as the code of conduct and security.
6. Assistance, orientation and support of users who participate in the IFRC sessions, with a profile to be affiliated to the comprehensive insurance system ( SIS ).
Duties applicable to all personnel:
one.
Actively work towards achieving the objectives of the IFRC secretariat.
2.
Comply and work in accordance with the principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
3.
Perform any other work-related tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Education
Education
Required
Preferred
Nursing graduate ( Current official title, with current professional tuition / ability in the country and authorization / work permits in the country if applicable.
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Postgraduate
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Experience
Experience
Required
Preferred
Experience from 01 to 03 years in health establishments of the first level of public or private care in Peru or hospitals. ( healthcare activity ) or primary health care services,
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Experience in emergencies / disasters
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Work experience in project intervention areas
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Experience in caring for the migrant population
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Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Knowledge
Required
Preferred
Knowledge in migrations and migration-related norms
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Basic knowledge of the Red Cross movement
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Minimum knowledge of safety and protection standards
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Minimum knowledge in Social Welfare
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Basic knowledge about Peruvian health norms and laws
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Languages
Required
Preferred
Spanish
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English spoken and written fluently
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Others
Required
Preferred
No criminal record or pending cases for trafficking in persons, consumption of illicit substances, or others that threaten people
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Peruvian license ( Professional ability ) in force to practice throughout the national territory
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Excel ( mid level )
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COVID 19 vaccines and others recommended for health professionals
X
Competencies, Values and Comments
Competences
Relationship with the National Society: maintains good coordination with national society if required, contributes to strengthening / building capacities.
Concentration on results and responsibility: find innovative and appropriate solutions; effectively mobilizes resources; prioritizes the workload to meet deadlines; demonstrates responsibility for results; practice and promote integrity.
Teamwork: accepts responsibility and shares credit; requests interfunctional cooperation; supports team / management decisions; promotes and values team diversity.
Communications: communicates clearly and effectively; adapt the style to adapt to the situation; search for inputs / listen to opinions and ideas.
Professional standards: knows and supports the Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent; uses appropriate skills to fulfill its role; maintains agreed professional standards.
Leadership: is able to see comprehensive photography / has a strategic vision; drives organizational priorities; find opportunities; promotes debate on new ideas; build support and commitment; identifies and manages conflict; and, values and supports governance.
Management Efficacy: effectively manages performance; ensures clarity of roles / responsibilities; prioritizes the balance between workload and resources; provides guidance and feedback regularly, supports the professional development of staff in charge.
