Nurse at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

PUI has been implementing humanitarian activities in Nigeria since April 2016, supporting population with food security, nutrition, health and protection project in Maiduguri and Borno State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nurse

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Open to: Nigeria Nationals Only (Male/Female)
Contract Start Date: 13th April, 2020
Contract End Date: 31st July, 2020

Mission Overview

The PUI Nigerian Mission has been officially opened in April 2016, with a focus on meeting urgent needs, including improving access to food commodities, primary health care and nutrition for Internally Displaced People (IDP) and host communities (HC) living in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC).
The progressive sectorial widening allowed PUI to start implementing an integrated approach from 2017 in food security, livelihoods, nutrition and health sectors, with the support of ECHO, FFP, OFDA and CIAA/CDC, in line with PUI’s global strategy. From the launch of the health care services in February 2017 to the end of April 2018, a total of 119,913 OPD consultations were reached in Bolori II, while more than 60.000 beneficiaries have been reached by our cash project.
In mid-2018, PUI has developed its comprehensive response by adding Protection and Community Outreach (PCO) activities to the existing programs in Bolori II. In the month of October 2018 only, more than 3.500 households have received door to door visit from the PCO team. In 2018, PUI has also scaled up its intervention with the opening of Monguno LGA base, with the main objectives of reducing morbidity and mortality of the most vulnerable population and promoting protection amongst the whole affected community. This opening in Monguno allowed PUI to reach the vulnerable population in Kukawa and Cross Kauwa LGA.
In 2019, PUI will further develop its integrated approach by adding a WASH component to its comprehensive response. In parallel, PUI is continuously supporting the coordination mechanisms in North East Nigeria humanitarian crisis. Finally, PUI is also running the common logistics platform for all humanitarian actors thanks to a co-funding between 20 partners, and a funding from the logistics sector (WFP). Thanks to the Maiduguri Inter Agency Logistic Platform, 91 projects have been supported in 2018, for a total of 7 000 000 of indirect beneficiaries.

General Objective

Under the direct supervision of the Outpatient Department (OPD) supervisor/ Nurse Team Leader, the Nurse provides patients consultations in collaboration with Midwife and other team members in the facility.
S/he follows PUI protocols and standards to ensure Quality and continuity of care, promotion and restoration of health of patients and population.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Patient Care:

Ensure and conduct the medical consultations with full history taking, clinical examination and provide a diagnosis and prescribe treatment accordingly following the protocols and universal precautions
Explain clearly the diagnosis and treatment to the patient and make sure that the patients comply with the treatment
Request for a 2nd evaluation of the patient when needed
Provide individual health promotion during consultations
Delegate the treatment cares (distribution of drugs, injections, dressings…) to Nurse assistant
Manage and report any suspected communicable disease case according to Première Urgence Internationale’s protocols and national Disease Surveillance guidelines
Execute any action requested by the PM, DPM or Medical Coordinator as part of the outbreak response plan
Actively participate in the good cohesion and coordination of the team
Record on a readable manner the health status and medical prescription
Participate in the follow-up of the waste management according to the waste management procedures
Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.
Participate in any other activities such as vaccination, survey…according to the needs and as directed.
Maintain the working environment in a clean and presentable state.

Management of An Efficient Referral System:

Manage the emergency and electives referral cases according to the referral protocol by facilitating the logistics including transportation means, appointment with specialists, laboratory tests etc. in collaboration with OPT supervisor
Follow up the referred cases, and check the outcome
Ensuring appropriate follow-up care has been given and taking appropriate action if further care is needed
Identify and refer patients who need mental health consultation

Medical Data Collection and Reporting:

Record accurately and on a readable manner, the clinical case management on the patient health card (history taking, physical examination, treatment, investigation, etc.), and patient registration book
Ensure an accurate daily use and tracking of epidemiological data
Participate actively in the early warning system and the outbreak response plan
Collect general information about the people living conditions
Participate to the assessment of health needs
Participate to the weekly medical statistic report in collaboration with OPT supervisor and the deputy program manager
Ensure an oral hand over at every team change over, draw attention to any notable events during the shift
Report to the supervisor any problem especially the gap/loss/robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines or any patient and organizational issue.
Inform the direct supervisor of the various needs.

Internal and External Representation:

Participate in any training in order to improve the quality and efficiency of nursing cares and duties
Participate actively in meetings when required.

Note: The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Priorities of the Department:

Assessment on beneficiaries at risk and diagnosed individuals with communicable and non-communicable diseases or other diseases of public health-relevant and treat him.
Provide frequent feedback on health-illness patterns observed in the field that require further assessment
Report to line manager periodically regarding context changes that affect the modality of intervention

Mandatory Requirements

Language skills: Fluent in English and Hausa and good knowledge in Kanuri is an asset
Education degree: Recognized Nurse Degree (at least certificate level) with national legislation
Work experience: At least 2years of experience in Nursing, or in OPD services. Work experience with other NGO’s would be an asset

Knowledge and skills:

Good knowledge of Communicable and Non Communicable diseases
Good knowledge of Public Health
Good knowledge of Medical Ethics

Assets:

Interests: Working in humanitarian relief and interest in social issues
Understanding of the political situation in the area
Transversals Skills:
- Excellent communication, conflict solving and diplomacy skills to manage relationship in potentially tense situations
- Team Spirit
- Be available for any emergency
- Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation.
- Ability to make decisions and to exercise authority when required
- Ability to analyse and suggest improvements of the activities
- Well organized and hard worker
- Able to manage stress and pressure
- Able to check validity of information, logical thinking
- Neutrality
- Reliability