Job Purpose:
Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions (if any), protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.
Responsibilities:
- Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times
- Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary
- Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) kit
- Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort
- Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration)
- Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed
- Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken without prior authorisation
- Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used
- Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staffs under his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures.
Education & Professional Requirements:
Education
- Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma.
Professional experience
- Desirable 1 year of work experience and previous experience in other NGO’s.
Professional requirements
- Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting.
Personal requirements
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Behavioural flexibility and Stress Management
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles
Languages
- Local language essential. Mission language knowledge desirable
How to apply
Interested candidates should complete this Form and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Surname_ Position you applied for”.
Application Deadline: apply not later than Monday, 26rd March 2026 by 12:00 PM.
ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
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 has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.
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