Job Title: Enrolled Nurse (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda
About the Company:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary: Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse, the enrolled nurse will be responsible for direct delivery of high quality and efficient nursing services to clients at the attached health facility and in the community ensuring that high standards are adhered to in assessments, handling of emergencies, treatment and administration of medicines. S/he will be expected to work within the health facility and offer services in the community in the catchment area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care to all patients within the attached health facility and community outreaches.
- Attend to clients and prescribe drugs where necessary.
- Dispense drugs and other medical items to clients where necessary.
- Carry out weekly and emergency home visits.
- Provide information to clients to reduce their vulnerability to diseases and infections through health education.
- Participate in client referral and transfer process as need arises.
- Participate in HIV awareness and sensitization in the communities.
- Train community health workers and village health teams in providing of basic health services, health promotion and client follow-up and referrals.
- Participate in the drawing and implementation of work plans for the clinic.
- Promote the vision, mission and the values of IRC as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines of the Organisation.
- Ensure health, safety, and security in your area of operation.
- Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably expected from your supervisors.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Must have a certificate of enrollment of nursing from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered and licensed with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
- 1 years of work experience, with field experience in providing services to refugees.
- Planning and organizing
- Concern for quality and standards
- Communication
- Ethics and integrity
- Self-control and stress management
- Time management
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below
Deadline: 25th October 2024
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