Requête nº: req15848
Intitulé de poste: IPC Nurse
Secteur d’activité: Santé
Type de contrat: Régulier
Taux d’occupation: Plein temps
Ouvert aux expatriés: Non
Lieu de travail: Imvepi, Uganda
Descriptif du poste
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala and Kiryandongo settlement. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development – bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in the districts of Kitgum, Lamwo, Arua, Yumbe, Kyegegwa, Kiryandongo, Kyaka and Kampala including 7 districts in Karamoja region.
Scope of Work
The IPC nurse will be responsible for ensuring delivery of high quality and efficient clinical services to clients at IRC facilities, ensuring that high standards are adhered to in assessments, handling of emergencies, treatment and administration of medicines according to the Uganda Ministry of Health guidelines Contribute to the prevention of infections for health personnel, patients and visitors through short-term supervision by identifying suspected cases of Covid 19 and other diseases, monitoring and supporting infection prevention and control activities in health facilities in Imvepi and Rhino camp settlements in Arua field site.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Strengthen the capacity of health workers in the clinic and triage.
•Provide training and / or briefing on infection prevention and control focused on health facility issues.
•Identify situations and problems at the level of health facilities and make proposals for solutions to his\her hierarchy and plan future activities.
•Ensure that clinical management and infection control procedures are applied by health workers in accordance with strict national protocol.
•Support those in charge of the structures with follow-ups, supervision, support and immediate corrective actions for infection prevention and control activities.
•Ensure that the sustainability of IPC activities takes place at the level of the structures and that the personnel of the structure will be able to continue the activities of infection, prevention and control of infections without external support.
•Ensure that records and triage cards are used, collected, analyzed and reported to the hierarchy.
•Monitor the supply of PPE and necessary inputs for health facilities.
•Share the activity report with the direct hierarchy responsible for the corresponding health facilities on a weekly and daily basis.
•Participate in community engagements such as integrated outreaches and community dialogues when called upon.
•Participate in the capacity building of community based health workers and other members (i.e. CME’S) 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.
•Ensure adherence to good practices of infection prevention and control at work.
•Undertake any other duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisors.
Profil
•Diploma or Certificate in Nursing or Equivalent with relevant experience.
•Should be registered with relevant professional body and must have a valid practicing license
•At least one year working experience in Primary Health Care settings.
•Experience in planning, organizing and coordinating health activities.
•Experience in Information management.
Deadline for receiving applications is June 3rd 2021.
The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.
All staff, regardless of role, are required to create a culture of client responsiveness by requesting and using client feedback data to make decisions. In addition, all staff are expected to demonstrate inclusiveness when making programmatic decisions and working with clients, partners and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You can read more about the IRC’s commitment to client responsiveness here: https://www.rescue.org/resource/client-responsiveness-introduction-and-faq
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.