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Job
Title:     Enrolled Nurse (4 Job Vacancies)

Organization: International
Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty
Station: 
Uganda

Reports To: Registered Nurse

About
US:

The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at
the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and
life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At
work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity
and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads
the way from harm to home. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998
supporting nationals and refugees and various institutions in the country
notably the government, community based organizations, the civil society and
the private sector. The current program portfolio in Uganda includes health,
peace building, gender-based violence, economic recovery and agribusiness, and
children & youth. IRC has a country office in Kampala, a regional office in
Lamwo, Moroto, West Nile and in South western Uganda. Given the conflict
outbreak in South Sudan, IRC extended its services to Palabek refugee
settlement to support refugees being settled in Lamwo district.

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 also
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 Organization.

·       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

·       At least 2 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:

Please
send filled IRC application form, cover letter, and Curriculum Vitae in ONE PDF
attachment clearly indicating the position that you have applied for to: UA‐IRCJobs@rescue.org or hands
deliver to Human Resource department in IRC Lamwo Office, Located on Mission road, Palabek
Kal.

Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Please note that if you do not follow the
above instructions your application will be automatically disqualified.

Whilst
all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified
Females are especially encouraged to apply. IRC is an equal opportunity
Employer.

Deadline: 27^th
January 2020

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