Medical Job Offer at The International Committee of the Red Cross (lCRC)

Responsibilities

• ?   Initial assessment of the overall functioning of the pre and postoperative wards and ICU (if present) and ER in the hospitals visited by the team, followed by a written plan of action, weekly implementation schedule and evaluation report with recommendations.
• ?    Supervise, assist and train the nurses and auxiliary staff in ICU, ER and the wards in developing skills to improve the quality of their nursing care according to ICRC protocols and guidelines for weapon wounded.
• ?    Be available to go to the field throughout Nigeria as part of the Mobile Surgical team for the surgical management of mass casualties.
• ?    Be flexible and perform tasks not covered in the job description as well as provide support to other departments as needed
• ?    Work in close co-operation with local charge nurses and ward nurses and support the national ward nurse(s) in initiating improvements within their department
• ?    Be an active member of the surgical team acting in the role to ward nurses or in other fields if required
• ?    In collaboration with the local counterparts, develop and implement a teaching and training program for the nurses in the hospitals visited
• ?    Ensure accurate reporting and statistics of the ward activities in close collaboration with the local counterparts.
• ?    Ensure correct ordering, donating and use of supplies and equipment in the clinical area(s) of responsibility.
• ?    In the event of an emergency deployment of the mobile surgical team, prepare all necessary materials to allow for proper pre-and postoperative management of casualties in dose collaboration with local counterparts.
• ?    Actively participate in the development of mass casualty contingency plans within the hospitals the ICRC team are working. Coach the nursing counterparts in the organisation and execution of mass casualty exercises in the emergency dept and wards

Requirements

• ?    Registered experienced Nurse with previous clinical bedside teaching experience.
• ?    Up to date knowledge and skills in surgical nursing procedures and general nursing skills
• ?    Previous working experience with an International Medical NGO will be an asset
• ?    Management experience in acute surgical care units (ER,OT,ICU)
• ?    Capacity to support Nurses in charge on all nursing aspects
• ?    Capacity to work as integral part of the Mobile Surgical Team if deployed throughout Nigeria
• ?    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work within a team
• ?    Computer literate (word, Excel)