Liberia: Nurse - Ebola Treatment Unit
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014
POSITION TITLE:Nurse
COUNTRY:Liberia
REPORTS TO:Chief Medical Officer
SALARY STATUS:Temporary Contract (Contingent on Funding Approval)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The nurse will be responsible for providing care in the Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU). S/he will perform basic nursing assignments and act as a supervisor by completing various administrative tasks. This position will be based in country.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care
- Participate in trainings regarding infection control, clinical management, use of protective personal equipment, and other aspects related to care of Ebola patients.
- Provide direct clinical care to Ebola patients, fully abiding by established Heart to Heart International policies and procedures.
- Provide training to local and international staff in the correct and safe care of Ebola patients.
- Examine and treat patients in the ETU according to the guidelines and available protocols
- Monitor and coordinate emergency program activities assigned for the project
- Act upon suspected or confirmed communicable diseases according to the protocols and inform the Medical Director
- Anticipate changing needs and emergencies
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors in Nursing degree
- Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
- At least three years of recent experience working in an acute care setting
- Experience living and working in resource-limited environments is strongly preferred.
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills required to interact effectively with senior leadership, partners and clinicians on sensitive political and confidential issues.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
- Evidence of providing culturally sensitive and competent quality care in an extremely stressful environment
- Excellent self-motivation skills.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Heart to Heart International, Inc. (HHI) is a nonprofit international health organization. Since its founding in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth more than $1.2 billion to more than 150 countries, including the United States. HHI responds to crises and natural disasters both domestically and internationally by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. HHI broadens access to healthcare with medical education opportunities and laboratory standards training around the U.S. and in Haiti, and also works with U.S. safety-net clinics to increase their capacity by providing medical equipment, supplies and volunteers that are vital to operations.
As it works to create healthier communities around the world, HHI is motivated by the same faith-based values that guided that its founders. These values are the motivation behind creating a faith-friendly environment - inviting all people to serve the poor and those in need. Everyone has something to offer and HHI is inclusive of all people to serve with their time, talent and resources. HHI is a volunteer–based movement intentionally managed to create a transformational experience for the volunteer. The organization is as interested in seeing volunteers find a renewed sense of purpose in their lives as it is helping people in challenging situations. The volunteer’s experience is at the heart of the mission, making HHI notably unique in comparison to other charitable organizations.
How to apply:
To apply for this position:
- Email your cover letter, CV/resume, and references to Carla Orner (carla.orner@hearttoheart.org), referencing the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
- Complete the Operation Ebola Medical Volunteer Application Form so your information is on record:
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