South Sudan: JOB VACANCY – 3 NURSES SOUTH SUDAN

CCM-­‐*Co**m**it**a**t**oCollaborazione Medica is an INGO founded in 1968 in Italy and specialized in the health sector. Its core mission is contributing to the development processes which safeguard and promote the right to health, by acting with an integrated approach on the health needs and by influencing the social-­‐economical determinants. CCM aims at improving health conditions of the population in low-­‐ income countries and intervenes through projects of international cooperation, education to the world citizenship, advocacy activities and interventions of health promotion in the context of migration processes.*
CCM cooperates with the local communities and authorities to strengthen and develop the health systems, to improve accessibility to and the quality of prevention and health care services. CCM cooperates with local organizations and promotes an integrated approach to the health by working directly with other local and international organizations in cross-­‐cutting sectors which help the complete well-­‐being of the individual.
CCM has been continuously in South Sudan since 1983, with main focus on Warrap and Lakes States. In the country, CCM is MoH partner in supporting the development of integrated health and nutrition service delivery, to meet MoH priority targets according to the national health strategies and official guidelines.
In Tonj South County of Warrap state CCM is acting as CHD leading agency supporting primary health care services, Nutrition services and secondary health care in the Tonj County Hospital.In State, CCM is currently implementing health projects in partnership with the Warrap State MoH. The activities implemented include: (I) support to facility based primary health care; (II) community based interventions; (III) public sensitization campaigns on Health and Nutrition; (iv) support to the maternal health and surgery in the Tonj County Hospital.

To ensure smooth implementation of Secondary Health care services in the Tonj County Hospital (Tonj South, Warrap State) CCM intends to recruit: POSITION: Nurses (3)
Duty station: Tonj County Hospital
Contract duration: 3 month (probation period), renewable

The nurse is a key role within CCM Tonj County Hospital project, requiring the activities outlined in the job description below to be fulfilled. Successful candidate is expected to have the ability to develop and improve the functions of the position within the organization.

She/he will be part of a dynamic secondary health care team and will be responsible for the assessment of the clinical status of the patient, make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment. She/he will report to CCM Medical Coordinator and to the SMoH Hospital Director. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the health and nutrition staff in CCM supported health facilities in the project catchment area.

Objective of the position

Ensure smooth treatment of the patients, in the hospital wards and make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment

Roles and responsibilities

· Asses the clinical status of the patient, make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment.

· Use the IMNCI national protocols and guidelines during consultation visits and treatment of children under 5.

· Ensure the integration between IMNCI, EPI and Nutrition services in children under 5.

· Explain to the patient or the caretaker the diagnosis and the treatment prescribed.

· Ensure the appropriate management of drugs and medical supplies in the assigned department.

· Fill in the consultation registers in the assigned department.

· Prepare all the weekly and monthly reports required by Lakes SMoH and CCM.

· Carry out Health Education activities addressed to the patients and general population.

· Carry out on the job training for CHWs and EPI vaccinators.

· Perform any other duty assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

1. Community Certified Nurse( Certificate in Nursing)
2. Good knowledge of MoH procedures and guidelines for PHCC
3. Good communication skills in English and Dinka
4. Experience in the management of Health Education activities
5. Experience in the preparation of health reports

Other attributes

• Energetic, independent and self-motivated to work in resource limited and harsh environment;
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Creative planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Demonstrated budget and expense management skills.
• Computer knowledge and skills
• Proven history of job stability
• High sense of responsibility, good organizational, coordination and time management skills;
• Team player, Flexibility and willingness to work in a remote, hardship and diverse environment.

Interested applicants are requested to submit the updated CV and cover letter to CCM contacts below.

Deadline for submission of the application:

All application must be received by Monday 23^rd February 2015.

All applications must be addressed to:
Eric Ndahimana, TCH medical Coordinator
Elisabetta DAgostino, *CCM Country Representative*

CCM - South Sudan Office
Hai Thonping, Block 3K South, Plot 122 Juba, South Sudan

Applications can be sent to the following email address indicating the position in the subject:recruitment.ssd@ccm-italia.org

Only short listed applicants will be called for the interviews.