• Application Deadline: Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Nurse


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Borno


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

General Objective

• Under the direct supervision of the Health Supervisor, the Nurse provides patients consultations in collaboration with Midwife and other team members in the facility.


• S/he follows PUI protocols and standards to ensure Quality and continuity of care, promotion and restoration of health of patients and population.

Responsibilitis and Tasks

Patient Care:

• Ensure and conduct the medical consultations with full history taking, clinical examination and provide a diagnosis and prescribe treatment accordingly following the protocols and universal precautions


• Explain clearly the diagnosis and treatment to the patient and make sure that the patients comply with the treatment


• Request for a 2nd evaluation of the patient when needed


• Provide individual health promotion during consultations


• Delegate the treatment cares (distribution of drugs, injections, dressings…) to Nurse assistant


• Manage and report any suspected communicable disease case according to Première Urgence Internationale’s protocols and national Disease Surveillance guidelines


• Execute any action requested by the PM, DPM or Medical Coordinator as part of the outbreak response plan


• Actively participate in the good cohesion and coordination of the team


• Record on a readable manner the health status and medical prescription


• Participate in the follow-up of the waste management according to the waste management procedures


• Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.


• Participate in any other activities such as vaccination, survey…according to the needs and as directed.


• Maintain the working environment in a clean and presentable state.

Mangement and Efficient Referral System:

• Manage the emergency and electives referral cases according to the referral protocol by facilitating the logistics including transportation means, appointment with specialists, laboratory tests etc. in collaboration with OPT supervisor


• Follow up the referred cases, and check the outcome


• Ensuring appropriate follow-up care has been given and taking appropriate action if further care is needed


• Identify and refer patients who need mental health consultation

Medical Data Collection & Reporting:

• Record accurately and on a readable manner, the clinical case management on the patient health card (history taking, physical examination, treatment, investigation, etc.), and patient registration book


• Ensure an accurate daily use and tracking of epidemiological data


• Participate actively in the early warning system and the outbreak response plan


• Collect general information about the people living conditions


• Participate to the assessment of health needs


• Participate to the weekly medical statistic report in collaboration with OPT supervisor and the deputy program manager


• Ensure an oral hand over at every team change over, draw attention to any notable events during the shift


• Report to the supervisor any problem especially the gap/loss/robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines or any patient and organizational issue.


• Inform the direct supervisor of the various needs.

Internal & External Representation:

• Participate in any training in order to improve the quality and efficiency of nursing cares and duties


• Participate actively in meetings when required.


• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Prioritities of the Department

• Assessment on beneficiaries at risk and diagnosed individuals with communicable and non-communicable diseases or other diseases of public health relevant and treat him.


• Provide frequent feedback on health-illness patterns observed in the field that require further assessment


• Report to line manager periodically regarding context changes that affect the modality of intervention

Mandatory Requirements

Educational Degree:

• Recognized Nurse Degree (at least certificate level) with national legislation and valid License number.

Work experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in Nursing, or in OPD services. Work experience with other NGO’s would be an asset

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English and Hausa and good knowledge in Kanuri is an asset

Knowledge Skills:

• Good knowledge of Communicable and Non Communicable diseases


• Good knowledge of Public Health


• Good knowledge of Medical Ethics

Assets:

• Interests: Working in humanitarian relief and interest in social issues


• Understanding of the political situation in the area

Transversals Skills:

• Excellent communication, conflict solving and diplomacy skills to manage relationship in potentially tense situations


• Team Spirit


• Be available for any emergency


• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation. 


• Ability to make decisions and to exercise authority when required


• Ability to analyse and suggest improvements of the activities


• Well organized and hard worker


• Able to manage stress and pressure


• Able to check validity of information, logical thinking


• Neutrality


• Reliability.