Registered Nurse

The primary responsibility of the Nurse is to support the implementation of primary health or sexual reproductive health services at Project HOPE’s health delivery points.

Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 65-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment.  Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

This role is offered as a short-term consultancy position based in Jamaica and is open to local nationals only. Project HOPE is operating in the Western Parishes, with its main office located in Montego Bay. The consultant must be able to be based in, or relocate to, one of the following parishes: Westmoreland, St. James, Trelawny, Hanover, or St. Elizabeth.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Project HOPE’s is seeking a Nurse to join the Project HOPE Jamaica team. The primary responsibility of the Nurse is to support the implementation of primary health or sexual reproductive health services at Project HOPE’s health delivery points. They will be responsible for providing client counseling and direct care including adult, adolescent and pediatric health services for both chronic and acute conditions. They are expected to triage patients, ensure smooth patient flow, provide clinical nursing care, assist with referrals as needed and provide health education and hygiene promotion.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this role  successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with satisfactory results with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Provide clinical nursing services for disaster-affected population according to internationally accepted standards.
• Ensure that patients are accurately registered and recorded for reporting and case management.
• Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided and submit patient data as required.
• Monitor diagnostic trends and report to supervisor as needed.
• Collect and analyze project and service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care in collaboration with PROJECT HOPE team members, local partners and other relevant staff.
• Provide health education and hygiene promotion to patients based on their diagnoses and co-morbidities such as diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention (such as need for vaccination, smoking cessation, etc.).
• Collect and analyze project / service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care / Shelter Medical Team in collaboration with PROJECT HOPE team members, local partners and other relevant staff.
• Work with program staff, nurses and auxiliary staff (eg CHWs) to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and enhance their skills.
• Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided.
• Monitor diagnostic trends and report to supervisor as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.
• Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables and other medical supplies.
• Provide all services free of charge.
• Adhere to PROJECT HOPE Code of Conduct and internationally accepted humanitarian principles.
• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Project HOPE and amongst beneficiaries served by Project HOPE.
• Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice, with 2-5 years of experience, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or in low-resource settings or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS preferable.
• Previous NGO experience preferable.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Must have excellent self-motivation skills.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent decision-making skills.
• Must be extremely flexible and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Must be able to work effectively with various personalities and cultures.
• Must be able to work with limited resources.
• Must have excellent communications skills in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Consultants should be able to work in an office setting, communicate effectively, and travel as needed. Assignments may include field or emergency deployments in austere or hardship environments. Typical office noise is minimal, and travel may involve air or other modes of transportation.