Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 23 Feb 2015
CCM -‐ ComitatoCollaborazione 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.
CCMcooperates 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 thecountry, 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/Civil Hospital (TCH). 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/Civil Hospital (TCH).
To ensure smooth implementation of Secondary Health care services in the TCH (Tonj South, Warrap State) CCM intends to recruit:
POSITION:**Certified**Nurses (3)
Duty station:Tonj County/Civil Hospital (TCH)
Contract duration:Eight (8) months including a three months-probation; the extension of the contract is subject to performance appraisal review and funding availability.
The nurse is a key role within CCM Tonj County / Civil 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 Matron. 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 Warrap SMoH and CCM.
· Carry out Health Education activities addressed to the patients and general population.
· Carry out on the job training for Nurse Aids and other health workers in the assigned department.
· Perform any other duty assigned by the direct supervisor.
Qualifications
· The position is open to South Sudanese ONLY
· Community Certified Nurse( Certificate in Nursing) from a recognized Health Training institution
· Good knowledge of MoH procedures and guidelines for Primary and Secondary Health Care
· Good communication skills in English and Arabic; Knowledge of Dinka is an added advantage.
· Experience in the management of Health Education activities
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.
· 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.
· The successful candidate should be ready to start his work later on April 01, 2015
How to apply:
Interested applicants are requested to submit the updated CV including daytime telephone contact and referees and cover letter addressed to CCM Country Representative*****, South Sudan Office*****,*****Hai Thonping, Block 3K South, Plot 122 Juba, South Sudan*****. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for submission of the application:**all application must be received by Monday 23rd February 2015.**
All applications must be received to one of the addresses below:
\*(1) Eric Ndahimana,*
CCM medical Coordinator
Tonj County / Civil Hospital, Warrap State, South Sudan
(2) Elisabetta DAgostino,
CCM Country Representative*,**South Sudan Office
Hai Thonping, Block 3K South, Plot 122 Juba, South Sudan*
Applications can be sent to the following e-mail address indicating the position in the subject:recruitment.ssd@ccm-italia.organd to:mc_tonjhospital@ccm-italia.org
Only short listed applicants will be called for the interviews. Do not submit your original documents