CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Guinea
Closing date: 23 Feb 2015

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps is responding to the humanitarian crisis in West Africa.

Technical Support

• The ETU Nurse should be aware of the risks involved in working in the ETU

• Participate in trainings regarding infection control, clinical management, use of PPE, and other aspects related to care of EVD patients

• Work to provide safe and compassionate nursing care according to IMC protocols

• Ensure correct use of PPE at all times and assist colleagues with donning and doffing PPE

• Take vital signs and record in the patient file per protocol

• Assist patients in taking fluid, including IV fluids, as required or as prescribed by doctor

• Assist patients with bathing and personal hygiene. Ensure patients are comfortable, and their bedding is clean

• Call the Charge Nurse or Medical Coordinator if any medical problems arise

• Inform the Charge Nurse or burial team when a patient dies

• Collect and record data correctly according to protocols and complete all data forms as required

• Inform social work teams of the general condition of patients to inform their relatives at home

• Explain the rules and procedures of the ETU to all new patients and relatives

• Provide necessary protective gear and instructions to relatives visiting or caring for a family member

• Provide information to patients and family members regarding EVD transmission, prevention and control measures

• Attend and participate in required meetings Training and Capacity Building

• Train other nurses on ETU policies and procedures

• Train staff on the correct procedure and use of PPE

• Provide continuous mentoring and follow up to nursing staff in case managements of patients Human Resources Management

• Responsible for notifying the ETU Charge Nurse and Medical Coordinator about any problems with ETU staff and compliance with protocols

• Monitor the wellbeing of nurses and other staff and immediately report any issues to the ETU Charge Nurse and Medical Coordinator Coordination

• Coordinate all activities with the other team members such as the WASH Manager and Psychosocial Support Manager to respond to patient and family member needs

• Coordinate with other agencies for contract tracing, other outreach activities, and labs for EVD testing is required

• Work with other senior colleagues to establish corrective measures when/if problems arise

Qualifications:

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum degree as a registered nurse; preferably with a Master's in Public Health

• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience of resource-limited environment. Post-graduate qualification in infectious/tropical diseases is a plus

•Minimum of 1-2 years since last clinical practice

• Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases

• Previous NGO experience

• Will have excellent communication skills, both oral and written in English

• Will have excellent self-motivation skills

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently in difficult environment

• Extremely flexible, willing to take on other duties/tasks and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations

• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively

• French speaking skills are required.

How to apply:

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 21 Mar 2015

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee, one of the world's largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is unprecedented in scale and in the response required. No previous outbreak has had as many confirmed cases, or as wide of a geographic spread. The situation is complicated by the porous nature of the regions' borders, inaccessibility of the terrain and the presence of multiple active sites of transmission. The outbreak in Sierra Leone started in May 2014 and has rapidly spread due to pourous borders, insufficient contact tracing, community fears and misperceptions.

Currently the IRC is the lead organziaiton in the Ebola Response Consoritum (ERC) comprised of ten international NGOs. We are currently starting a project to support improved Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) at government hospitals. The IRC will directly implement this project to support the government hospitals in Bo, Kenema and Kono districts.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The IPC Nurse Mentors will work in collaboration with their MoHS colleagues to improve IPC practices and structures within government hospitals. The MoHS is currently electing a IPC focal person for each government hospital and will have IPC committess established in all hospitals. The IPC Nurse Mentor will support this new structure, mentoring the MoHS IPC focal person, and serving as a Co-Chair of the IPC hospital committee.

The IPC Nurse Mentor will be responsible for mentoring the MoHS IPC focal person, and working with the hospital management team to plan, develop, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control within the hospital leading trainings for staff in the hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Particiapte in the national IPC in hospital working group and contribute towards SOPs and training manuals
• Conduct IPC trainings with the MoHS IPC focal person for hospital staff
  
• Work with MoHS colleagues to implement IPC practices
  
• Conducts rounds in hospital wards, discussing and montiroing infection control practices with staff
  
• Supports the managmenet of infection control data, and investigates all incidents of infection and reports on incidents to the hospital IPC committee.
  
• Support the hospital management team to identify IPC incidents and investigate, as well as develop and implement improvement plans
  
• Co-chair the hospital IPC committee

REQUIREMENTS (Essential):

• Registerd Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• 3-5 years clinical exerpeicne in a hospital setting
• Previous experience of working in an African setting
  
• Technical expertise in infection, prevention and control
  
• Demonstrated experience in implementing IPC practices and systems improvement, ideally in a low resource setting
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  
• Experience in training and mentoring

REQUIREMENTS (Desirable):

• Masters in Public Helath (MPH)
• Basic data analysis skills

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c2dyYW50LjkwNDg0LjM4MzBAaXJjLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps has been providing emergency medical, nutritional as well protection assistance to Sudanese refugees and local host conflict affected people in Haute-Kotto and Vakaga region since 2007. Most recently in response to the renewed conflict in the country, International Medical Corps has expanded programming to provide assistance to conflict-affected populations in the northwest of the country. While providing basic primary health care services to the beneficiaries, International Medical Corps also focuses on capacity building of existing human resources, in order to deliver and take ownership of health, nutrition and protection programs implemented by International Medical Corps, thus assuring the sustainability of the health program for the coming years.

Recently, International Medical Corps has been awarded funds under the Bekou fund (EU trust fund) to work in collaboration with the European Union and CAR Ministry of Health to strengthen the health system in the northeast provinces of Vakaga and Haute Kotto. This program will build off of emergency activities in the prefectures and assist with the CAR MOH transitional plan for development.

JOB SUMMARY:

The nurse will be responsible for health facility supervisions; on-the-job training of nurses cares providers and community volunteers, MOH staff, and national staff nurses, and will ensure proper implementation of all health services as per medical doctor recommendations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support provision of patient care in diagnostic and treatment in primary healthcare facilities and provide direct care to patients in case of absence of local health care providers.
• Supervise and ensure that patients have up to date patient cards and are accurately registered and recorded for reporting and case management.
• Monitor and supervise health care delivery by local counterparts and community health workers.
• Ensure and supervise on weekly basis disease surveillance and report on time need of investigation of potential outbreak to medical doctor.
• Supervise and ensure aggressive drug management (stockage, dispersment, warehousing, and reconciliation).
• Oversee clinic staff and ward management and ensure adequate standard.
• Strengthen capacity of local health staff and MoH staffs - theory of disease causation; treatment and prevention; disease diagnosis and drug treatment of common diseases; community nutrition; basic sanitation, universal precautions principles, IMCI, techniques for the identification of the malnourished child, treatment and growth monitoring and MCH.
• Identify the educational needs, brief and supervise community volunteers on daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum clinical nursing degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health.

• Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, communicable diseases; experience in maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS is useful.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, of which 1 year should be of developing country experience or resource deprived environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous NGO experience.

• Will have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.

• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.

• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.

• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources.

• Must be able to speak French fluently.

• Ability to read, writes, analyse and interpret technical and non-technical information in English.

Other Relevant Information (if applicable): Must be able to speak French fluently. Ability to read, writes, analyse and interpret technical and non-technical information in English. International Medical Corps is a ‘first-responder’ both to natural and men-made disasters and has a mandate of working in remote locations. The organization has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place and committed to do everything possible within its remit to ensure safety and security. Notwithstanding, the mandate and programming choices of International Medical. 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 status as a veteran. Corps requires staff with high degree of resilience, extremely decisive quality and ability to move fast.

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: American Refugee Committee International
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Jan 2015

POSITION TITLE: Senior Registered Nurse
DEPARTMENT OR COUNTRY PROGRAM: South Sudan - Aweil
RESPONSIBLE TO: Hospital Project Coordinator
STATUS: Full-Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: Nurses, midwives, nursing staff and support staff
DATE: January 1, 2015 (subject to funding)

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COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION**

Since 1994 American Refugee Committee (ARC) has been operating in South Sudan which covers five states with programs and services reaching over 400,000 returnees, IDPs, refugees and host community members.

Currently, ARC implements programs in Primary Health Care and Gender Based Violence but is currently expanding to Secondary Health Care WASH, and Food Security. ARC has program activities in Central and Eastern Equatoria, Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap States. This project will be implemented in Aweil State Hospital.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Senior Registered Nurse is responsible for providing technical guidance to all the nursing and support staff to deliver quality comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care (CEmONC), trauma care, general surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, and internal medicine in a rural hospital setting. This includes injecting fresh energy, enthusiasm, and skill-building techniques into the current nursing cadre, key to sustaining the project’s capacity-building goals beyond the life of this project.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Team management

• Provide leadership support to the nursing and midwives team in the various departments
• Ensure and organize weekly activities schedule (ward rounds) with nurses, midwives and other relevant medical staff
• Ensure consistent readiness, responsiveness and quality of emergency obstetric care among nurses and midwives
• Organize and lead weekly meetings with nurses and midwives
• Carry out routine performance reviews of the nursing and midwives
• Ensure data quality, timely reporting, and use of data in service improvements among nursing and midwife staff. Ensure availability of appropriate register books in each department; ensure nurses and midwives are trained and accurately complete register books. Complete summary reports and submit to Chief Medical Doctor for departments, as directed. Discuss data with staff during regular staff meetings to formulate recommendations for improvements in service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to high standards in infection prevention among supervised staff, including adherence to universal precautions by all staff, proper equipment sterilization, as well as adherence to waste segregation and proper disposal
• Ensure compliance with referral system among supervised staff, including entry of referral forms into appropriate register books, completion of feedback forms to referring facilities, and follow up, as required, of discharged patients.
• Perform any other duty assigned by line manager

Patient care

• Provide appropriate treatment for pregnant women who are ill, obstetric complications, trauma, neonatal emergencies, complications of abortion, post-natal complications, and treatment of severely malnourished children
• Conduct routine consultations, as necessary, of patients of all ages and medical needs, but focusing specifically on focused antenatal care, pregnant women who are ill, routine delivery services, post-natal consultations for the mother and baby, and other reproductive health consultations. Functions include history taking, diagnosis, investigation using appropriate diagnostic drugs, treatment procedures according to MOH guidelines and prescription of drugs as recommended by Medical Doctor
• Implement continuous quality improvement of CEmONC and outpatient MCH services through:
• Supportive supervision of clinical staff, specifically nurses and midwives
• Assist in implementing schedule of regular clinical skills updates and continuous medical education,
• Ensure supervised staff understand and adhere to South Sudan treatment protocols
• Assist in routine maternal death audits and reporting of accidents, near misses, and adverse events
• Ensure good patient flow and consultations of the medical departments

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Higher diploma or degree in Nursing from a recognized institution, Master’s degree in Public Health is an advantage
• At least three years management experience in a rural hospital setting, including experience supervising and mentoring clinical staff
• Experience in people management skills leading a team
• Excellent communication skills – written and spoken and computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, flexibility, adaptability and empathy
• Fluent in English; Juba Arabic is an added advantage
• Clinical skills and demonstrated technical expertise in several of the following areas: emergency obstetric services (including Caesarean deliveries and blood transfusions), focused antenatal care, essential inpatient care for pregnant women who are ill, outpatient MCH services, essential newborn care, post-natal and post-abortion care, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), clinical management of rape, family planning, general nursing care and basic life support.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• Strong coordination skills with proven ability to work across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting and mentoring multiple staff members
• Experience in data collection, monitoring, and data utilization at secondary and tertiary care levels, including experience with South Sudan register books and DHIS and IDSR systems.

How to apply:

Go to the following link
https://hire.jobvite.com/j?cj=oPcc0fwX&s=ReliefWeb

Organization: American Refugee Committee International
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Jan 2015

POSITION TITLE: Nurse Anesthetist
DEPARTMENT OR COUNTRY PROGRAM: South Sudan - Aweil
RESPONSIBLE TO: Medical Doctor/Surgeon
STATUS: Full-Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: None
DATE: January 1, 2015 (subject to funding)

COUNTRY MISSION

Since 1994 American Refugee Committee (ARC) has been operating in South Sudan which covers five states with programs and services reaching over 400,000 returnees, IDPs, refugees and host community members.

Currently, ARC implements programs in Primary Health Care and Gender Based Violence but is currently expanding to Secondary Health Care WASH, and Food Security. ARC has program activities in Central and Eastern Equatoria, Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap States. This project will be implemented in Aweil State Hospital.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Nurse Anesthetist shall work as a part of the medical care team and help in performing surgeries. He/she is responsible for delivering anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures. The Nurse Anesthetist cares for a patient before, during and after a medical procedure or surgery by performing a patient assessment, preparing the patient for anesthesia, administering and maintaining the anesthesia to ensure proper sedation and pain management, overseeing patient recovery from anesthesia and caring for the patient's immediate post-operative needs.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare preoperative assessments including health histories, physical examinations and tests to determine if giving anesthesia to the patient would be fine or not.
• Make sure that the patients are prepared well for the surgery both physically as well as mentally.
• Administer anesthetics for the prompt management of complications of pregnancy and labour requiring surgical intervention as well as support clients undergoing general surgery and orthopaedic surgery
• Initiate and maintain appropriate intra-operative anaesthetic care. Ensure that the patients are given appropriate dosage of anesthesia and also maintained while the surgery is going on.
• Monitor the patients for a while after the anesthesia is given. This is to check if the anesthesia goes in properly or reacts in a different manner.
• Initiates remedial measures to prevent surgical shock or other adverse conditions.
• Informs physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
• Provide information related to anesthesia to the patients. He/she needs to calm the patients’ anxiety and educate him/ her about the after effects of anesthesia.
• Document and archive patients’ reports; preoperative assessments, intra and postoperative anaesthesia procedures.
• Complete postoperative evaluations in accordance with department policies.
• Formulate anaesthetic care plan and protocols in accordance with the national and international standards
• Participate in monthly meetings of the hospital management team by compiling and analysing client records for the improvement of quality of anaesthetic support
• Participate in the creation and sharing of knowledge in the hospital by conducting on-the-job training that will ensure quality anaesthetic support services
• Perform other duties in the hospital as required.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor degree/Diploma in anesthesiology from a recognized institution
• Registered to practice with a recognized professional body
• 2-3 years’ experience in surgical obstetrics, general and orthopedic surgery
• Excellent communication skills – English written, ability to communicate in Arabic is an added advantage
• Ability to work well under pressure and in harsh environment
• Good computer skills: excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email/internet software.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• Good understanding of the political and cultural context of South Sudan
• African experience
• Team environment
• Willing to work in hardship area with limited resources

How to apply:

Go to the following link

https://hire.jobvite.com/j?cj=o6ec0fwg&s=ReliefWeb

Organization: Médicos del Mundo
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Apr 2015

MISSION

Development of the projects currently implemented in Sierra Leone, ensuring appropriateness of actions in respect of Médicos del Mundo (MdM) policies and of the identifications already made.

JOB SUMMARY

The nurse provides care to the patients, attends to their needs, and ensures they are comfortable. S/he records and communicates information regarding the evolution of the patients.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM ETC.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Medical Coordinator of the ETC.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Nurse is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC

· Nurse follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.

· Takes the vital signs at least once per shift and records in the patient file.

· Gives treatment at the appropriate time as prescribed by the doctor.

· Calls the doctor on duty if any medical problem arises.

· Ensures that each patient always has ORS or plain water for rehydration.

· Assists patients in taking fluid as required or as prescribed by the doctor.

· Ensures that the patients are comfortable.

· Ensures that the patients and their bedding are clean.

· Assists the patients with bathing and personal hygiene.

· Informs the supervisor of the burial team when a patient dies.

· Assists with the doctor’s ward rounds, and records the necessary medical information.

· Makes a detailed report at the end of the shift in the report book.

· Records new patients in the admission book, and completes other data forms as required.

· Attends and participates in the weekly meeting.

· Informs the surveillance team of the general condition of the patients (to inform the relatives at home).

· Ensures that the items for admission are in place before each admission.

· Explains the rules of the VHF Treatment Unit to all new patients, and their relatives.

· Provides the necessary protective gear to the relative and ensures that they are familiar with the rules of the VHF Treatment unit.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ nurse experience of international or emergency cooperation projects are required.

Previous experience in similar emergency work, especially in Africa shall be valued.

SKILLS

Great organizational skills. Adaptability to rural areas. Stress management.

Leadership and staff management skills.

Teamwork.

Accuracy and workautonomy.

Sharing MédicosdelMundo’svalues, mission and lines of work.

How to apply:

http://trabaja.medicosdelmundo.org/empleos/oferta/163814/nurse-ebola-treatment-center-etc.html

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 07 Dec 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PositionPhysicianPlace of Performance Liberia Contract Duration 18 weeks Starting Date Early December

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Under the direct guidance and supervision of the ETU Medical Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for effective supervision, monitoring, coordination and timely implementation of all in-patient clinical management and infection control practices to ensure effective management of Ebola Treatment Units (ETU) operations.

Safety:

· The ETU Physician is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETU.

· The ETU Physician follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

· Guided by the ETU Medical Coordinator and consistently with the assignment to specific clinical duties, the incumbent will supervise and implement triage procedures, admit patients to specific in-patient wards, provide and administer care, supervise case confirmation, identify and manage EVD and non-EVD cases, refer cases to other health facilities as appropriate, issue death certificate as requested, propose discharge of cured patients to the ETU medical team leader.

· Supervise staff, assess their performances, advise on turn-over, dismissal or re-training, assist in the proper implementation of shifts, review and advise on protocols, refer staff, patients and relatives to psycho-social support and other support services, supervise and direct the role of care givers.

· Coordinate with the Infection Control Practitioner and the Chief Nurse and nursing staff all measures of safety to be adopted within the scope of his/her work, and monitor health and well-being of staff.

· Assign tasks, assess performances of health personnel under his/her supervision, amend procedures, alert on IOM management teams shortcoming and incidents, review medical cases as needed.

· Guide the Reception/Data Entry Clerk to provide confidential and age/sex disaggregated medical documentation and confidential patient records and reports as requested.

· Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

University Degree in Medicine from an internationally accepted institution, with recognized clinical training;

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years’ experience in clinical care in hospital settings; Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, infectious diseases and resource poor settings are advantageous

Key Competencies

Excellent communication skills; demonstrated management skills, monitoring, ability to make effective decisions under time pressure; ability to work effectively and harmoniously a multi-disciplinary health care team.

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_587” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 07 Dec 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PositionNursePlace of Performance Liberia Contract Duration 18 weeks per cycle Starting Date Early December

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Under the direct guidance and supervision of the ETU Chief Nurse and in coordination with the ETU Physician, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for effective supervision, monitoring, coordination and timely implementation of all in-patient clinical management and infection control practices to ensure effective management of Ebola Treatment Units (ETU) operations.

Safety:

· The ETU Nurse is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETU.

· The ETU Nurse follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

· Under the guidance of the ETU Physician and the Chief Nurse, oversee the implementation of triage and overall nursing care at the appointed Ebola Treatment Unit.

· Ensure the quality of nursing care provided to patients from triage to patient care and case management through strict implementation of standard operating procedures and treatment guidelines.

· Work closely with the appropriate infection prevention and control unit of the ETU, and provide regular updates to the Chief Nurse on all nursing care matters.

· Maintain age and sex-disaggregated record of patients. (age ranges: 0-5 years; 6-17 years; 18-59 years; over 60 years) including safe keeping of relevant documents and ensure medical confidentiality and data protection.

· Report any identified gap, disrespect of procedures and consigns to the Chief Nurse, to support the adoption of corrective measures.

· Other duties that may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

Degree in Nursing from an internationally accepted institution, with recognized clinical training.

Work Experience

A minimum of 4 years’ nursing experience, preferably in infectious disease wards, Intensive Care Units (ICU) or other departments applying strict adherence to protocols and bio-safety control measures. Staff management, organizational skills and leadership experience required. Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, infectious diseases management and resource poor settings is beneficial.

Key Competencies

Excellent communication skills; demonstrated management skills, monitoring skills, ability to effectively lead a team; ability to implement procedures effectively in a rapidly changing environment; ability to make effective decisions under pressure; ability to work effectively and harmoniously a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural health care team.

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_589” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: Heart to Heart International
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

POSITION TITLE:Nurse

COUNTRY:Liberia

REPORTS TO:Chief Medical Officer

SALARY STATUS:Temporary Contract (Contingent on Funding Approval)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The nurse will be responsible for providing care in the Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU). S/he will perform basic nursing assignments and act as a supervisor by completing various administrative tasks. This position will be based in country.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care

• Participate in trainings regarding infection control, clinical management, use of protective personal equipment, and other aspects related to care of Ebola patients.
• Provide direct clinical care to Ebola patients, fully abiding by established Heart to Heart International policies and procedures.
• Provide training to local and international staff in the correct and safe care of Ebola patients.
• Examine and treat patients in the ETU according to the guidelines and available protocols
• Monitor and coordinate emergency program activities assigned for the project
• Act upon suspected or confirmed communicable diseases according to the protocols and inform the Medical Director
• Anticipate changing needs and emergencies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in Nursing degree
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• At least three years of recent experience working in an acute care setting
• Experience living and working in resource-limited environments is strongly preferred.
• Exemplary interpersonal communication skills required to interact effectively with senior leadership, partners and clinicians on sensitive political and confidential issues.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Evidence of providing culturally sensitive and competent quality care in an extremely stressful environment
• Excellent self-motivation skills.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

Heart to Heart International, Inc. (HHI) is a nonprofit international health organization. Since its founding in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth more than $1.2 billion to more than 150 countries, including the United States. HHI responds to crises and natural disasters both domestically and internationally by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. HHI broadens access to healthcare with medical education opportunities and laboratory standards training around the U.S. and in Haiti, and also works with U.S. safety-net clinics to increase their capacity by providing medical equipment, supplies and volunteers that are vital to operations.

As it works to create healthier communities around the world, HHI is motivated by the same faith-based values that guided that its founders. These values are the motivation behind creating a faith-friendly environment - inviting all people to serve the poor and those in need. Everyone has something to offer and HHI is inclusive of all people to serve with their time, talent and resources. HHI is a volunteer–based movement intentionally managed to create a transformational experience for the volunteer. The organization is as interested in seeing volunteers find a renewed sense of purpose in their lives as it is helping people in challenging situations. The volunteer’s experience is at the heart of the mission, making HHI notably unique in comparison to other charitable organizations.

How to apply:

To apply for this position:

• Email your cover letter, CV/resume, and references to Carla Orner (carla.orner@hearttoheart.org), referencing the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
• Complete the Operation Ebola Medical Volunteer Application Form so your information is on record:

(https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=764124636)

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context

IFRC is recruiting registered nurses in response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. We are looking to recruit clinical staff with experience in working in a resource-poor setting. We also need nurses with experience of tropical medicine and working in infectious disease control or emergency medicine to work in an Ebola Treatment Centre.

Successful candidates will receive:

• Full medical check including health briefing.

• A 2-day pre-deployment course prior to the mission and a 5-day supervised on-the-job introduction upon arrival to the duty station before starting to work autonomously.

• High standard personal protective equipment.

• Post-assignment debrief, medical check, psychological support and support for self-monitoring.

Duration of the mission is 2 months and has the formula 1W+4W+3W. 1 week for travel and training, 4 weeks for clinical work in the ETC and 3 weeks for cooling off. The cooling off period is for rest and recuperation. The IFRC follows the highest standards and rigorous protocols of infection prevention and control in its Ebola Treatment Centres, hence the risk of staff getting infected during work is very low, but it is not zero. Therefore the obligatory 3 week cooling-off period includes a regime of health checks and close contact with a staff health officer.

Job Purpose

The RN will work as part of a team of International Red Cross and Red Crescent nurses and doctors. He/she will actively engage in providing high quality nursing care to patients with suspected or confirmed EVD. The RN will coach, mentor and supervise both international and national staff in the ETC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in the IFRC Ebola Treatment Centre and provides high quality nursing care to a range of patients.
• Plans, organises, documents and evaluates the nursing care the patients in the ETC.
• Participates in internal or external meetings to ensure continuity and quality of care to patients.
• Ensures consistent infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times.
• Evaluates and re-evaluates treatment based on clinical assessment.
• Records and communicates information related to the care of the patients.
• Carries out other task within his/her area of responsibility as requested.

Education

Registered Nurse (active registration in country of origin) is a requirement
Postgraduate diploma in infectious diseases, emergency medicine, anaesthetic nursing or intensive care will be an asset.

Experience

Minimum 3 years post registration experience is required
preference will be given to previous work with infection prevention and control
Practical work in epidemic response is preferred
Resource poor hospital settings is a preference
Previous humanitarian aid missions is preferred

Knowledge, skills and languages

All required:
Works well in a multi-disciplinary team
Works well under pressure
Can live in basic conditions
Flexible to changing needs and fluctuating workload
Ability and willingness to follow strict infection prevention and control protocols.
Good knowledge of barrier nursing

Languages:
Fluently spoken and written English is a requirement

Other languages:

Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic) preferred

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application via the following link:

http://www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are/working-with-us/current-vacancies/job-...

Comments

There will be a continous rotation of delegates in this role.

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

The International Rescue Committee is in discussions to run a 24 (40)-bed, Ebola Isolation Unit in Bo, Sierra Leone. The Unit will be a high-capacity, isolated unit which will require the oversight of 87 staff including 7 international staff, over a period of 3 months. Given the magnitude of the need, the plan is to set up the Unit immediately. Staff safety is an absolute priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures with be undertaken to protect staff. Given the tedious nature of the work, personal protective equipment which must be worn at all times in the heat and need for strict adherence to infection control protocols, staff will have ample rest time.

SCOPE OF WORK/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Isolation Unit Nurse will will be responsible for management and coordination duties for all aspects of the Ebola Isolation Unit and triage unit at Bo Government Hospital.

Under the direct supervision of the Health Coordinator (Ebola Case Management Coordinator) the responsibilities of the Isolation Unit Nurse will be to:

• Assuming responsibility for overall clinical care at the IU. Ensure provision of appropriate medical care to all patients in isolation wards
• Supervise national staff to provide direct patient care and rehydration, monitoring of patients, observations for symptoms for physician rounding, nutritional support, patient bathing and appropriate and caring communication with the patients
• Maintain shifts and working schedules
• Evaluations and performance maintenance
• Communicate to HC any training needs or deficits of personnel
• Provide training in infection control practices for national staff (nurses)
• Ensuring that clinical management and infection prevention and control procedures are being applied by clinical staff according to a strict protocol
• Maintain and replenish separate easily accessible stores for all supplies
• Maintain inventory of supplies and anticipate timing of replenishment
• Ensuring that clinical management and infection prevention and control procedures are being applied by clinical staff according to a strict protocol.
• Providing on the job training to clinical staff
• Oversight of the PPE, drug management and medical supply systems

• This position will enter the wet area of the ETC

• Staff Supervision & Development

• Directly supervise national IU staff (70 - 80 people )

• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Overall responsible for staff work plans, work and vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities

• If/as required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies

• Other

• Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC HC (ECMC) and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

• Professional Standards

• All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse who has clinical experience mostly in isolation wards and emergencies, with demonstrated and repeated experience working in isolation centers for viral hemorrhagic fevers or secondarily, field hospitals or cholera treatment centers.

• Bachelor or equivalent in nursery or Public Health degrees
• Minimum of 3 years related program management experience in a development setting; direct services experience and previous work in nursery programming preferred.
• Experience in Africa essential, preferably in West Africa and experience in Sierra Leone a strong advantage
• Strong leadership, management, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment;
• Excellent initiator, able to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field;
• Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills.
• Strong coordination and representation skills and well versed in convincing and clarification of views and points.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2ltbC4yNTc5OC4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

NURSE

Background on CTG Global

CTG Global is a managed services company specializing in recruitment, management consultancy, human resources support services in disaster affected and post conflict countries around the world. We provide services to international humanitarian aid organizations, governments, and development agencies, to alleviate the administration burden enabling them to focus their management on the core business objectives. Our model is particularly well designed and proven to work in hostile and threatening environments to ensure our clients continue to have a reliable HR output. CTG Global ensures our services and consultants are selected for their suitability to operate in the environment regardless of its insecurity. We relieve our clients of any liability and mitigate any risk involved in placing personnel into regions deemed less secure.

Background on the Project

For this requirement CTG Global is required to provide Foreign Medical Teams (FMT) in support of the Ebola crisis in Liberia. Staff will be require to provide clinical management functions of Ebola Treatment Units (ETU) across Liberia.

Monrovia urgently requires at least 1,000 ETU beds (currently there are only 240 ETU beds set up in Monrovia), while Freetown and its surrounding areas require a minimum of 250 as soon as possible (currently there are 15 ETU beds in Freetown).

The level of care offered inside the ETUs, while basic (especially in the first phase), will encourage families to bring loved ones forward for isolation and care.

Job Description

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to organising, supervising and/or executing:

i) Supervise triage procedures.

ii) Coordinate patient care and case management.

Qualifications & Attributes

The successful candidate will be able to work results-driven and without direct supervision.

a) Experience

i) Senior Nurse experienced in isolation ward management, leadership, coordination

ii) Minimum 5 years experience

iii) Solid professional international field experience at senior level with emergency response experience working in fragile states

· Emergency response experience working in fragile states

· Health and disease outbreak background highly desired

· Previous first phase emergency response experience highly desired

iv) Professional experience in Africa, especially within projected performance locations is preferred

b) Skills & Competencies

i) Forward thinking: has a flexible approach to change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, seeks improvements and looks to the future

ii) Languages: Fluency in English with strong narrative and verbal communications skills is required, and good working knowledge of French is highly desirable

iii) Flexibility and adaptability to work overtime, often with short notice, to meet deadlines – overtime is likely to include late nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays

c) Other Duties/Requirements:

i) Ability to obtain a worksite location visa

ii) Holds valid Passport from home country

d) Physical Requirements:

i) Confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit”

ii) Full inoculations current and up to date (including but not limited to Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Typhoid Fever).

Applications

Applications should apply through our recruitment division: crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_589” in the email subject line.

Due to the expected high number of applications, we kindly request you to include the following information in your email response:

1) Salary Expectation: (per month)

2) Available Deployment Date:

3) Reason for Applying:

4) Qualifications suitable for the position:

URGENT APPOINTMENT therefore deadline for applications is 2300 (Dubai time) on 19^th October 2014.

These Terms of Reference have been designed as a guide to the position and are not likely to be the definitive responsibilities and are not designed to restricted ability to improve in any area identified has a requirement for attention. CTG as a small and growing company relies on its staff keeping an open mind, a flexible approach to work and a dedication and loyalty to its business development.

How to apply:

Applications

Applications should apply through our recruitment division: crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_589” in the email subject line.*

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 19 Oct 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

CHIEF NURSE

Background on CTG Global

CTG Global is a managed services company specializing in recruitment, management consultancy, human resources support services in disaster affected and post conflict countries around the world. We provide services to international humanitarian aid organizations, governments, and development agencies, to alleviate the administration burden enabling them to focus their management on the core business objectives. Our model is particularly well designed and proven to work in hostile and threatening environments to ensure our clients continue to have a reliable HR output. CTG Global ensures our services and consultants are selected for their suitability to operate in the environment regardless of its insecurity. We relieve our clients of any liability and mitigate any risk involved in placing personnel into regions deemed less secure.

Background on the Project

For this requirement CTG Global is required to provide Foreign Medical Teams (FMT) in support of the Ebola crisis in Liberia. Staff will be require to provide clinical management functions of Ebola Treatment Units (ETU) across Liberia.

Monrovia urgently requires at least 1,000 ETU beds (currently there are only 240 ETU beds set up in Monrovia), while Freetown and its surrounding areas require a minimum of 250 as soon as possible (currently there are 15 ETU beds in Freetown).

The level of care offered inside the ETUs, while basic (especially in the first phase), will encourage families to bring loved ones forward for isolation and care.

Job Description

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to organising, supervising and/or executing:

i) Assist with staff health status monitoring, staff risk exposure in community

ii) Coordinate in-patient wards nursing.

iii) Nursery service coordination.

iv) Strict adherence to safety and infection control measures.

v) Collect and analyze data on potential patient contacts

Qualifications & Attributes

The successful candidate will be able to work results-driven and without direct supervision.

a) Experience

i) Senior Nurse experienced in isolation ward management, leadership, coordination

ii) Minimum 7 years experience

iii) Solid professional international field experience at senior level with emergency response experience working in fragile states

· Emergency response experience working in fragile states

· Health and disease outbreak background highly desired

· Previous first phase emergency response experience highly desired

iv) Professional experience in Africa, especially within projected performance locations is preferred

b) Skills & Competencies

i) Forward thinking: has a flexible approach to change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, seeks improvements and looks to the future

ii) Languages: Fluency in English with strong narrative and verbal communications skills is required, and good working knowledge of French is highly desirable

iii) Flexibility and adaptability to work overtime, often with short notice, to meet deadlines – overtime is likely to include late nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays

c) Other Duties/Requirements:

i) Ability to obtain a worksite location visa

ii) Holds valid Passport from home country

d) Physical Requirements:

i) Confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit”

ii) Full inoculations current and up to date (including but not limited to Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Typhoid Fever).

Applications

Applications should apply through our recruitment division: crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_588” in the email subject line.

Due to the expected high number of applications, we kindly request you to include the following information in your email response:

1) Salary Expectation: (per month)

2) Available Deployment Date:

3) Reason for Applying:

4) Qualifications suitable for the position:

URGENT APPOINTMENT therefore deadline for applications is 2300 (Dubai time) on 19^th October 2014.

These Terms of Reference have been designed as a guide to the position and are not likely to be the definitive responsibilities and are not designed to restricted ability to improve in any area identified has a requirement for attention. CTG as a small and growing company relies on its staff keeping an open mind, a flexible approach to work and a dedication and loyalty to its business development.

How to apply:

Applications

Applications should apply through our recruitment division: crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_588” in the email subject line.

Organization: GOAL
Country: Liberia, Sierra Leone
Closing date: 30 Oct 2014

****Job Title: Ebola Virus Disease Centre Nurse /Doctor****

****Job Location:****Sierra Leone and Liberia locations to be determined

****Contract Duration:**** 3-6 months

****Start Date:****Immediate

****Ebola Outbreak in Sierra Leone (SL) and Liberia and GOALs Response to Date****

The 2014 Ebola outbreak is the largest Ebola outbreak in history and the first in West Africa. The current outbreak is affecting multiple countries in West Africa with Sierra Leone/Liberia first reporting cases in March of this year. As of September of this year Liberia has reported over 3,000 cases with Sierra Leone reporting over 2.500 cases. Based on current rates of infection it is expected that case numbers will climb significantly in the current months. GOAL has been working in Sierra Leone for several years now and has been active in the Ebola Health response since the outbreak was declared. Due to the scale of the outbreak in Liberia GOAL has decided to establish a response to provide assistance to the large numbers of people who have become infected in recent weeks and are expected to be infected in the coming weeks and months ahead.

****Summary of Role****:GOAL will be supporting the implementation of Ebola Treatment Facilities, providing treatment care and support to patients who will be either infected with or suspected of being infected with Ebola. GOAL will also be providing technical support to the Ministry of Health (MoH) SL and to other health partners who are currently managing or being exposed to suspected Ebola cases. The Ebola Nurse Doctor will work as part of an emergency response team based in a clinical setting.

****Key Responsibilities****

• Support the day to day operation of an Ebola Treatment Centre- to include ensuring infection control procedures are in place, patient care is being carried out and that minimum acceptable clinical standards are in place at all times.
• Ensure that all relevant clinical and infection control equipment is in place in the facility at all times and liaise with logistics to ensure that stocks are kept at a minimum acceptable level.
• Support in the provision of direct clinical patient care as required and ensure that infection control procedures are being adhered to by staff and patients carers at all times.
• Provide technical supervision and training for non -clinical staff such as cleaners Guards on infection control procedures.
• Organise the admission and treatment plan for newly diagnosed or suspected infected persons.
• Provide training for MoH and NGO partners on case referral and infection control.
• Ensure that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other essential medical supplies are in place and being distributed as required.
• Ensure that facility clinical data admissions, discharges and deaths are being maintained and submitted on time to relevant Managers.
• If required work with the overall health team to explore other avenues to provide support for communities at risk of Ebola particularly those in rural areas with little access to treatment facilities and or in the situation where Treatment Units become full.
• Work with the Community Health partners to ensure that there is a support system is in place for all Ebola Survivors who are discharged from the centre
• Ensure that there is a referral pathway in place in communities for suspected Ebola cases.

****Requirements****:

• A qualified Nurse or Doctor with, ideally previous experience in infection control, infectious diseases.
• Ability to work in a high risk and stressful clinical environment
• At least 2 years post qualification experience in a clinical setting and previous overseas experience in a health setting would be an advantage.
• Willing to work in a constantly changing and stressful environment.
• Good planning skills, able to work alone as required and live and work in at times basic field locations.

How to apply:

http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=...

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 30 Sep 2014

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is deploying an emergency response team (ERT) to assess the country after the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak starting in May 2014. The ERT will assess the provision of direct clinical care. The ERT will expand the current activities including: health education, health awareness, surveillance and contact tracing support.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Objective Of The Post:
The ETC charge nurse coordinates and manages the nursing staff. S/he ensures that proper care is provided to the patients and that the care corresponds to the doctor’s orders. S/he also ensure that all activities in the wards are carried out safely.

In collaboration and liaison with other senior IMC staff (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, and HR Manager) and the Medical Coordinator in the center, s/he is responsible to ensure that the infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and protocols including the correct use of personal protective equipment are respected and adhered to.
S/he is responsible for the induction and training of nursing staff on the infection prevention and control protocols and procedures.

Technical Support

• The ETC Charge Nurse should be aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC.
• Coordinate with the ETC Medical Coordinator
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure safe compassionate nursing care is provided
• She should ensure that sufficient protective equipment and materials are available in the dressing rooms
• Order protective equipment and materials when required
• Ensure that protective gear is used properly, and that safety protocols and infection control measures are followed
• Monitor the consumption of drugs and order as necessary
• Organize orders of other requirements
• Supervise nurses and monitor adherence to case management and IPC protocols and correct use of PPE
• Ensure nurses are properly collecting and recording data for each patient.

Training / Capacity Building

• Supervise training of new nurses, and closely monitor and supervise their activities until able to work independently
• Enforce the buddy system for all nurses and doctors entering the ETC

Human Resource Management

• Responsible for notifying the ETC Medical Coordinator about any problems with nursing staff and compliance with protocols.
• Prepare duty roster for nurses
• Organize staff handovers between each shift
• Monitor the wellbeing of nurses and other staff and immediately report any issues to the ETC Medical Coordinator

Coordination

• Coordinate with other senior IMC staff members (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, HR Manager) in the center to ensure the smooth running of the treatment center
• Work with other senior colleagues to establish corrective measures when / if problems arise.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of nursing degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or resource-limited environment.
• Post-graduate qualification in infectious / tropical diseases is a plus
• Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases.
• Previous NGO experience.
• Will have excellent communications skills, both oral and written in English.
• Will have excellent self-motivation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently in difficult environment.
• Extremely flexible, willing to take on other duties / tasks and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.Other Relevant Information (if applicable):Accountable to:
• The Charge Nurse is accountable to the ETC Medical Coordinator or the designated person.
• Willing to take on other duties and tasks as directed by ETC Medical Coordinator or the Country Director.
• Working hours: On call 24 hours per day.

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx, noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.