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NURSE – Dikwa & Magumeri

  • June 20, 2024
  • Posted by: humanitarianweb
  • Category: Humanitarian Jobs
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Organization: INTERSOS
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JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the role provides medical care, treatment, and follows-up on patients according to set protocols and universal hygiene standards/precautions. Role-holder provides supportive supervision to staff/volunteers, MoH staff, and ensures guidelines set in the health protocols are followed during the provision of medical care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and wound care in accordance with INTERSOS Reproductive Care Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardized protocols.
  • Collaborate with the medical doctor and/or nurse in the management of Sexual violence cases.
  • Provide counselling session for patients and beneficiaries on ANC, PNC, IYCF.
  • Assess the feasibility for referral of pregnant women from the TBAs to the BEmONC facility for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
  • Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to INTERSOS specifications.
  • Ensures timely supported referrals to the nearest CEMONC Facility.
  • Properly follow up on all new born babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about the importance of breastfeeding, vaccination, and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
  • Promotes and implements the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention, and infection control, security rules and other procedures in the medical premises and ensures a safe working environment in the targeted HF and in the mobile clinic. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality always.
  • Organizes out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, performing consultations and other minor medical procedures. Participating in the health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
  • Supervises administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), and reports problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution.
  • At least 2 years post-qualifying experience in a similar environment/Humanitarian context
  • Possession of a valid practicing certificate
  • Essential computer literacy (word, excel, and internet)
  • Leadership, people management, and development, teamwork, and cooperation
  • Service Orientation.
  • Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards, and best practices
  • 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
  • Honesty and integrity and able to cope with stressful situations.

How to apply

Interested candidates should complete this form and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Surname_ Position you applied for”.

ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Application Deadline: apply no later than Wednesday, 26th June, 2024 at 1:00 PM.

INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply”.

INTERSOS does not ask for any form of payment at any stage of recruitment. Applications are processed according to the order of arrival. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the offer before the term initially expressed in the advert if an applicant is accepted.

INTERSOS has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.

For more information about INTERSOS, go to https://www.intersos.org/en/what-we-do/nigeria/



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