Medical Teams International Calling:  

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world. 

 JOB SUMMARY

• To provide quality health care services as a part of a Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT) for vulnerable Internally displaced people and host community in Afar Region, Ethiopia. 

JOB RESPONSIBITIES

1. Medical / Technical

Provide screening to ensure isolation for COVID19 or other outbreak prone diseases for patients presenting to the clinic

Triage patients and identify those with danger signs who require priority urgent care 

Provide basic psychosocial first aid to patients and co-patients in the clinic

Provide quality nursing care to beneficiaries including dressing changes & wound, and cleansing as needed

Provide urgent medications and treatments to patients based on protocol and as prescribed by Medical Doctor or the Medical Officer

Assist the Medical Doctor and Medical Officer with consultations of patients

Assist with the screening and treatment for acute malnutrition

Assist Pharmacist with provision of medications and instructions as necessary

Provide patient education and instruct on prevention methods for illness, proper nutrition, and hygiene

Assist medical staff to compile weekly and monthly reports required by the Ministry of Health as well as WHO

Assist with additional nursing type duties as requested or trained by MHNT Manager

Follow infection, prevention, and control protocols through maintaining good hand hygiene and appropriately using personal protective equipment

Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.

2. Quality Management

Aiming to achieve the highest quality programming possible within the challenging context of Afar Region , Ethiopia

Ensure all patients are treated based on the Guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the IMCI guidelines

Ensure rational use of drugs such that only those essential for treatment are prescribed. Do not overprescribe.

Provide compassionate and respectful care to all patients who present to the clinic

Support other staff and colleagues to maintain good infection control practices to prevent spread of illnesses within the clinic and among the staff

3. Additional activities

Support other areas of the MHNT as requested or needed to ensure efficiency and quality of care to all

Maintain a clean and safe working environment, disposing of waste and sharps appropriately

Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

NOTE:  The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change

Department:  Medical 

Team: Program Teams

Reports to (position): Health and Nutrition Manager 

Location(s): Afar_Berhale 

Work Days & Hours: Monday-Saturday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends and public holidays

Travel: Regular travel to field offices

If Manager of Staff, Positions Supervised:

(directly & indirectly) TBD # of Positions Supervised

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTFICATION 

• Diploma in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of professional experience after qualification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Self-motivated Desire to serve

• Respectful towards other cultures

• Able to establish relationships easily

• Team player

• Flexible under changing conditions

• Able to cope with basic working conditions

• Culturally aware and able to adjust

• Secure and at ease with professional skills

• Coaching/teaching skills

• Comfortable with report writing 

• Planning and organizational skills

• Mentoring skills

How to Apply

Candidates should follow the following 3 steps while applying for the positions:

1. Fill out the mandatory application form using the following link: Online Application Form  and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application which means your application was successful.

2. Send your CV and application letter to ethiopiarecruitment@medicalteams.org clearly mark “Nurse ” in the subject line

3.Only candidates who only fill the online application form and send CV together with Application letter only will be considered for candidacy.

● All applications must be submitted on or before 20 July 2023.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further assessment.

“We are an equal employment opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Courageous, Tenacious, Selfless and Not alone.”

Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.