JOB SUMMARY
The nurse will strive to contribute to the improvement of the general health status of the target population by providing quality health care (curative and preventive care). The incumbent of this position is expected to triage patients, ensure regular patient flow, provide clinical care, assist in patient referrals when necessary and provide health education and hygiene promotion. In addition, the nurse may be required to assist health personnel in other areas as required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
- MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide clinical nursing services in accordance with internationally recognized standards.
- Assist clinical physicians, and collaborate with midwives, laboratories, vaccination services and pharmacy in carrying out general tasks designated by the supervisor.
- Manage triage, take vital signs and organize patients for consultation.
- Carry out vaccinations for children and pregnant women.
- Perform dressings, sutures of deep wounds, etc.
- Provide nursing care to patients as per physician guidelines & instructions if working in an inpatient department and perform duties as per protocols.
- Ensure proper data management by completing patient records, registers, tally sheets and reports.
- Contribute to making laboratory and other tests available and accessible to patients.
- Provide health education and hygiene promotion to patients based on their diagnosis and comorbidities, including diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention (such as the need for vaccinations, suggesting lifestyle changes, etc.)
- Assist in the physical examination of patients regarding sexual and reproductive health, particularly for a male health care provider, whenever requested.
- Ensure that relevant patients, including children under five years of age, are screened for malnutrition or provide malnutrition control services if trained and assigned responsibilities by the supervisor.
- Work with supervisor to provide didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and improve the skills of other staff such as CHWs and Nursing Assistants.
- Collaborate with other departments, as necessary, to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.
- Comply with administrative guidelines regarding work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, confidentiality, replenishment of essential medications, consumables and other medical supplies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned including triage, intensive care, child protection focal point, distribution and/or data management as required.
- Assist with the setup, maintenance and mobilization of clinical spaces as required.
- The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily exhaustive. The time-sensitive nature of CGI’s work requires staff to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; tasks may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed herein are representative of the nature and volume of the work assigned and are not necessarily exhaustive.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified nurse who has graduated from a government recognized nursing training institute and holds a valid practicing license or similar qualification required in the country for the position.
- Previous experience in the same role will be an asset.
- Previous experience within an NGO is preferred.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Extremely flexible and able to cope with stressful and frustrating situations.
- Ability to build relationships with staff and motivate them effectively.
- Good decision-making skills
- Must work independently in difficult conditions.
- Be able to take on non-medical responsibilities from time to time to replace other team members.
- Good reading and writing skills in English.
- Proficiency in the national and local spoken language.
- OTHERS
- Security:
Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies;
- Ethical Conduct of IMC Staff :
International Medical Corps maintains a Code of Conduct Standards that governs the performance of its employees engaged in the award and administration of contracts. No employee, officer or agent shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract funded by donor funds if there is an actual or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict arises when the employee, officer or agent, an immediate family member, partner or organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties listed above, has a financial or other interest in the company selected for the award. IMC officers, employees or agents shall not solicit or accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subagreements. These standards provide for disciplinary action for violations of these standards by IMC officers, employees or agents.
- Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse:
Actively promote “PSEA” (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
- Code of Conduct :
Depending on the position, the candidate is expected to promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of and adhere to International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards.
If in a supervisory position, you must model ethical behavior through your own conduct and monitoring the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics; monitor compliance by those you supervise; apply the Code of Conduct and Ethics and International Medical Corps policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Policy on Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace, consistently and fairly; and support employees who, in good faith, raise questions or concerns.
- Safeguarding:
It is the shared responsibility and obligation of all staff to safeguard and protect the populations we work with, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding against the following behaviours by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect or abuse of children, adults at risk or LGBTI people; and any form of human trafficking. Staff are also responsible for preventing breaches of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or become aware of any breach of the Code of Conduct and Ethics or the Safeguarding Policy, you have a duty to report it.
- Equal opportunities:
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.
***International Medical Corps does not solicit any fees, payments, or other monetary transactions from job applicants. If you are the subject of a financial solicitation in connection with this recruitment, please contact International Medical Corps at:* www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com .
How to apply
How to apply
Composition of the application file: CV and cover letter; Proof of diploma and training presented; Employment certificates relating to professional experience; 3 Professional references; Application files marked “Application for the position of Medical Products Assistant” at International Medical Corps at the following email address camrecruitments@internationalmedicalcorps.org
NB: Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.
For the National Director and by delegation, the Human Resources Coordinator
