Nurse at INTERSOS Nigeria - 3 Openings

INTERSOS is an independent, no-profit organization which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralised offices. The statutory bodies of INTERSOS, are: the Members Assembly, the Council, the Society for Auditing and Certification of Accounts.

Intersos, established in 1992, is recognised by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nurse

Location: Borno
Slot: 3 Openings
Reporting to: Clinical Supervisor

Role Purpose

• INTERSOS is looking for a Nurse to provide nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients according to the protocols applied and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the beneficiaries.
• To undertake health programme activities guaranteeing the efficient and effective sensitization, mobilization and participation of the targeted communities, thereby maximizing programme performance.
• The nurse shall ensure that supportive supervision is given to the community mobilizers, Health Assistants, guidelines set in the health protocols are followed during programme implementation.
• The nurse shall also ensure that every beneficiary receives adequate medical examination, the required routine and prescribed medication and referral for additional treatment, as appropriate and according to the protocols.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment in the targeted HF and in the mobile clinic. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, performing consultations and other minor medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family when necessary.
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed ;
• Be available to oversee screening, treatment and follow up of malnourished patients in the field sites when called upon.
• Ability to head the outreach and hygiene promotion team and guide community health volunteers from time to time
• Participate in planning and undertaking health surveys, rapid assessments, as well as in the monitoring and evaluation of the health program activities
• Responsible for providing inputs and data for monthly health activities’ reports in timely manner.
• Participate and update progress in weekly technical meeting with health staff.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping, ordering and accountability of health equipment, supplies and drugs (Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material , etc.)
• Ensure the quality of the health service given in all different locations meet the expected standards.
• Responsibility for the day to day management of project site activities and staff.
• Conduct trainings to build the capacity of staff/volunteers, MoH staff and the community at large.
• Performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Diploma in Nutrition will be and additional advantage
• At least 2 years post qualifying experience in a similar environment as the project sites above
• Possession of a valid practicing certificate
• Experience in implementation of nutrition program will be an additional advantage
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.
• Manages effectively his/her own time as well as flexible and available to work overtime when needed
• Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri and Hausa Languages
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player
• Must possess the ability to learn with speed and ease.
• Strong sense of responsibility, methodical and accurate with high organizational skills
• Honesty and integrity and being able to cope with stressful situations.
• Minimum one year work experience with international/national NGOs and/or local authorities in the Nigerian context;
• Strong listening and empathy skills, as well as commitment to supporting women and children survivors/ at risk;
• Ability and motivation to work well with local authorities, local leaders and local community;
• Computer literate (Word and Excel);
• Willing to work extra hours and available at the weekend for emergency cases.

Work Location

• Based in one of the following location: Bama, Dikwa, Ngala, Magumeri and Monguno.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online