Nurse

1. Reporting Line:

The Nurse reports to the Senior Medical Adviser (SMA)/Head of Medical Section.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· To work from any of the Mission operating bases;

· To assist, support and provide guidance to the (Senior) Medical Adviser on all medical, admin and welfare matters as required;

· To deputise as Medical Adviser in their absence;

· To provide medical guidance to all Mission members and advise the relevant offices accordingly;

· To prepare and perform medical briefings and training for all Mission Members as required by the (Senior) Medical Adviser;

· To liaise with other relevant healthcare providers in the Mission area;

· To be responsible for everyday medical activities such as diagnosing and identifying appropriate medical procedures, medical issues and agreeing treatment methods (preventive and/or curative);

· To support the (Senior) Medical Adviser in assessing medical requirements for further treatment in theatre;

· To cooperate and support the (Senior) Medical Adviser with medical evacuations/repatriations/escorting of patients out of theatre;

· To assist Mission Members where advanced medical treatment is required in close cooperation with external medical providers and the medical insurance company;

· To maintain the medical section / unit pharmacy, ordering and procurement of medication, services and other supplies;

· To respond to medical incidents and emergencies on a 24/7 basis;

· To ensure the contents of Basic Life Support, Trauma Kits medical equipment and assets are up-to-date;

· To maintain the accident, incident and illnesses database;

· To monitor the epidemiological and overall medical situation in theatre, promote preventive medical and occupational health measures including hygiene and recommendations for immunisations;

· To provide medical guidance to all staff members and undertake reporting and liaison requirements with Finance and Human Resources on certified and uncertified sick leaves – both in and out of theatre;

3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:

· To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;

· To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;

· To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;

· To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

· Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelors Degree in Nursing;

· A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, including hands-on experience in an A&E department, primary care, pre-hospital or intensive / anaesthesia care or equivalent after having fulfilled the educational requirements;

· Provide a “Certificate of good standing” issued by a competent National Authority.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge in delivering training in emergency medicine, trauma and health care;

· Highly resilient and willing to work extra hours when required;

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

· Flight Medical and/or MEDEVAC experience;

· Diploma in (ATLS) Advanced Trauma Life Support, AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support), PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support). ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) trained;

· Successful completion of MIMMS (Major Incident Medical Management and Support) training;

· Instructor Diploma in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) support;

· Knowledge of tropical medicine;

· International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and/or international organizations;

· Experience in delivering medical/nursing training in emergency medicine, trauma and health care.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of the Arabic language.