Vacancy

Position title: Triage Nurses – Epidemic Response

Place of performance: Somalia

Apply by: 30/04/2020

Start date: 01/05/2020

Duration: up to 5 months (@21.75days/month)

Qualification: Bachelor’s in Nursing / Clinical Medicine from recognised institution. and/or Diploma in Nursing / Clinical Medicine from recognised institution..

Sector experience: Minimum of 4 years of demonstrable relevant Medical experience and/or minimum of 4 years of demonstrable relevant Healthcare experience.

Geographical experience: Minimum of 4 year of experience in Africa (essential).

Language: Fluency in English and Somali are essential.

Job description

CTG Overview

CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements. In operation since 2006, today we are honoured to serve clients in 15 fragile and conflict-affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid and development programmes through our specialised recruitment, HR management and operational services.

Overview of position

Our client is seeking an experienced, Nurse – Epidemic Response with a good bedside manner to join our client’s growing healthcare team. In this position, you will be educating & treating patients, providing them with the best care available. As part of the medical team, you will educate patients on their health & provide treatment plans for patients with infectious health issues.

Role objectives

• Restores & promotes patient’s health by completing the nursing process.
• Provides physical & psychological support to patients, friends & families.
• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients & their families.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals & hospital or regulatory standards.
• Resolves patient problems & needs by utilising multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Maintains safe & clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules & regulations.

• Protects patients & employees by adhering to infection control policies & protocols, medication administration & storage procedures & controlled substance regulations.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient & department records.
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting & communicating actions, irregularities & continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence & protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs & evaluating new equipment & techniques.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Maintains professional & technical knowledge by attending educational workshops & participating in professional societies.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information & participating in team problem solving methods.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Project reporting

This role reports to the MHD Program Manager.

Key competencies

Education: – Diploma / Degree in Nursing / Clinical medicine from recognised institution / University. – Should hold valid practising license from the relevant authority. – High level of computer literacy (MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience: – A minimum of 5 years of experience working as a clinical Nurse in Somalia. – Familiarity & / or experience providing care to migrants, refugees, returnees & / or vulnerable populations is an asset. Languages: – Fluent in Somali, with working knowledge of English. Team management

This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

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