Qualified Nurse

Position: Qualified Nurse

Duty station: Buur-Hakaba

Duration: 6 Months

Open for Somali Nationals

About Qatar Charity

Qatar Charity (QC) is a leading Gulf-origin non-governmental organization dedicated to carrying out humanitarian and development programs to fight global poverty by working in partnership with vulnerable communities regardless of faith, race, gender, or political beliefs. Qatar Charity enables people to survive, recover and rebuild their lives while also empowering them to become self-sufficient through practical knowledge, focused expertise, and innovative solutions. QC has been maintaining an active presence in Somali since 2007 through its field office in Mogadishu. It has a portfolio of programs focusing on both humanitarian and development sectors.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Qatar Charity Somalia is seeking a qualified and highly motivated person who can lead a health project team in Somalia under the direction of a Medical doctor, and the qualified nurse will closely work with the health team in Buur-Hakaba.

Major Responsibilities:

· Restores and promotes patient health by completing the nursing process.

· Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations.

· Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

· Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

· Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.

· Provides physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.

· Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.

· Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

· Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

· Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.

· Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualification and skills

· Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent fields.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in the same role is required.

· Knowledge of proper handling techniques and disposal policies.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to calm anxious patients.

· The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and good handwriting skills.

Qualities

o Ability to work to a high standard in a complex environment and to motivate staff to achieve.

o Ability to work with minimum supervision

o Flexible and willing to work additional hours to ensure that the required results are delivered.

o High level of reliability, objectivity, and honesty

o Qualified residents and locals in Buur-Hakaba are highly encouraged.

o Qualified Women are highly encouraged.