Nurse at Premiere Urgence Internationale

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

PUI has been operating in Nigeria since 2016, initially establishing its presence in Borno State with a field office in Maiduguri. Over the years, PUI has expanded its humanitarian response to deep-field locations, including Monguno and Pulka, and more recently to Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nurse

Location: Monguno LGA, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

General Objective

• Under the direct supervision of the Outpatient Department (OPD) supervisor/ Nurse Team Leader, 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 contiunity of care, promotion and restoration of health of patients and population.

Responsibilities 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.

Management of an 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 AND 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 the 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's living conditions
• Participate in the assessment of health needs
• Participate in the weekly medical statistic report in collaboration with the OPT supervisor and the deputy program manager
• Ensure an oral handover at every team changeover, 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 and External Representation:

• Participate in any training in order to improve the quality and efficiency of nursing care and duties
• Participate actively in meetings when required.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / OND with 2 - 5 years of experience.

Salary
N520,524 / month.

Application Closing Date
11th December, 2025.

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

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