Employer: International Medical Corps
Location: Global
BACKGROUND
Selected personnel are on standby to deploy to a crisis within 48 hours, Personnel may deploy to new areas of operation or lend support to International Medical Corps teams already on the ground. International Medical Corps maintains a roster of volunteers and staff who have completed pre-deployment paperwork, orientation and training. The roster is updated on regular basis. Through this expression of interest, applicants maintain professional profiles with International Medical Corps so that information is complete and readily available for an emergency response deployment.
JOB PURPOSE
This position will support International Medical Corp’s Emergency Response delivering outpatient clinical care with referrals as needed to disaster effected populations.
The primary responsibility of the Nurse is to support the implementation of services in an emergency setting. The Nurse will be responsible for providing nursing services in a primary health care setting. He/she will be responsible for providing client counseling and direct care including adult, adolescent and pediatric health services for both chronic and acute conditions. He/she is expected to triage patients, ensure smooth patient flow, provide clinical nursing care, assist with referrals as needed and provide health education and hygiene promotion. In addition, he/she may also be requested to assist hospital staff as needed.
**NOTE** Candidates applying to this position are indicating that they are interested in being considered for the International Medical Corps standby roster for emergency response. Roster members will only be contacted when there is an emergency response need for which the responder is qualified for. This position will not be compensated unless responders are deployed to an emergency response.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Provide clinical nursing services for disaster-affected population according to internationally accepted standards.
Ensure that patients are accurately registered and recorded for reporting and case management.
Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided and submit patient data as required
Monitor diagnostic trends and report to supervisor as needed
Collect and analyze project and service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care in collaboration with IMC team members, local partners and other relevant staff
Provide health education and hygiene promotion to patients based on their diagnoses and co-morbidities such as diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention (such as need for vaccination, smoking cessation, etc.)
Collect and analyze project / service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care / Shelter Medical Team in collaboration with IMC team members, local partners and other relevant staff
Work with program staff, nurses and auxiliary staff (eg CHWs) to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and enhance their skills
Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided
Monitor diagnostic trends and report to supervisor as needed
Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services
Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables and other medical supplies
Provide all services free of charge
Adhere to IMC Code of Conduct and internationally accepted humanitarian principles
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
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.
CODE OF CONDUCT
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS
Must be a Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice, with 3-5 years of experience, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or in low-resource settings or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS preferable
Previous NGO experience preferable
Master’s in Public Health preferable
Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
Must have excellent self-motivation skills.
Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent decision making skills.
Must be extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
Must be able to work effectively with various personalities and cultures
Must have the ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.
Must be able to work with limited resources.
Must be able to deploy to emergencies on short notice
Must have excellent communications skills in English and Spanish, both oral and written
In addition to the responsibilities referenced above, candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions. Lifting moderately heavy objects from the ground, carrying a backpack for extended periods of time, and walking or hiking in remote locations may be necessary to perform these functions.
APPLY
Location: Global
BACKGROUND
Selected personnel are on standby to deploy to a crisis within 48 hours, Personnel may deploy to new areas of operation or lend support to International Medical Corps teams already on the ground. International Medical Corps maintains a roster of volunteers and staff who have completed pre-deployment paperwork, orientation and training. The roster is updated on regular basis. Through this expression of interest, applicants maintain professional profiles with International Medical Corps so that information is complete and readily available for an emergency response deployment.
JOB PURPOSE
This position will support International Medical Corp’s Emergency Response delivering outpatient clinical care with referrals as needed to disaster effected populations.
The primary responsibility of the Nurse is to support the implementation of services in an emergency setting. The Nurse will be responsible for providing nursing services in a primary health care setting. He/she will be responsible for providing client counseling and direct care including adult, adolescent and pediatric health services for both chronic and acute conditions. He/she is expected to triage patients, ensure smooth patient flow, provide clinical nursing care, assist with referrals as needed and provide health education and hygiene promotion. In addition, he/she may also be requested to assist hospital staff as needed.
**NOTE** Candidates applying to this position are indicating that they are interested in being considered for the International Medical Corps standby roster for emergency response. Roster members will only be contacted when there is an emergency response need for which the responder is qualified for. This position will not be compensated unless responders are deployed to an emergency response.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Provide clinical nursing services for disaster-affected population according to internationally accepted standards.
Ensure that patients are accurately registered and recorded for reporting and case management.
Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided and submit patient data as required
Monitor diagnostic trends and report to supervisor as needed
Collect and analyze project and service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care in collaboration with IMC team members, local partners and other relevant staff
Provide health education and hygiene promotion to patients based on their diagnoses and co-morbidities such as diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention (such as need for vaccination, smoking cessation, etc.)
Collect and analyze project / service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care / Shelter Medical Team in collaboration with IMC team members, local partners and other relevant staff
Work with program staff, nurses and auxiliary staff (eg CHWs) to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and enhance their skills
Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided
Monitor diagnostic trends and report to supervisor as needed
Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services
Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables and other medical supplies
Provide all services free of charge
Adhere to IMC Code of Conduct and internationally accepted humanitarian principles
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
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.
CODE OF CONDUCT
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS
Must be a Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice, with 3-5 years of experience, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or in low-resource settings or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS preferable
Previous NGO experience preferable
Master’s in Public Health preferable
Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
Must have excellent self-motivation skills.
Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent decision making skills.
Must be extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
Must be able to work effectively with various personalities and cultures
Must have the ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.
Must be able to work with limited resources.
Must be able to deploy to emergencies on short notice
Must have excellent communications skills in English and Spanish, both oral and written
In addition to the responsibilities referenced above, candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions. Lifting moderately heavy objects from the ground, carrying a backpack for extended periods of time, and walking or hiking in remote locations may be necessary to perform these functions.
APPLY
