Position: Referral Escort Nurse at International Rescue Committee
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an International Nongovernmental Organization that responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. In Tanzania, IRC supporting refugee program in Kigoma Region. Currently the service is provided in Nyaragusu refugee camp in Kasulu District and at a Transit Centre in Kigoma town. At the Transit Centre, IRC support refugees and asylum seekers, support included Camp Management, Health care management and treatment, Child Protection, Community-based Rehabilitation (care for disabled), Vulnerable Care, Youth and Development and Gender-Based Violence and coordination of referral patients to referral health facilities. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) now seeks an experienced Referral Escort Nurse to provide coordination and care to admitted patients at Bugando Medical Centre- Mwanza, Tanzania
Position: Referral Escort Nurse
Location: Bugando Medical Centre-Mwanza, Tanzania
Reporting to: Referral Supervisor
Key responsibilities
· Conduct daily visit to refugees patients admitted at Bugando Medical Centre and giving nursing care, identify problems and needs for further action
· Ensure proper documentation of all medical and non-medical records; including patient referral forms, discharge summaries and MHA permits.
· Maintaining highest nursing ethical conduct and etiquette guided by philosophies of nursing and those formulated in the hospital.
· Following up with investigation results and appointments for patients
· Liaising with matron and other relevant authority at Bugando Medical Centre on matters pertaining to patients care
· Writing weekly and monthly report and share with Head of Office and Referral Nurse Supervisor
· Ensure referred patients have all documents including MHA permit and referral medical forms after arrival.
· Ensure confidentiality is maintained for referral patients vi-a-vis their health conditions.
· Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating and sharing of information, responding to requests, problem solving and building rapport.
· Keep records and documentation of all deaths
· Arrange public transport for discharged patients and escort them to bus stand back to refugee camp and ensure refugees have all necessary paper work (discharge summary and permit from immigration).
· Developing summary for admitted patients and discharged patients
· Ensure admitted patients have received meals ie morning tea, lunch and dinner
· Ensuring patients have received all medicine/treatment as indicated in a prescription
· Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals on status of the patients for further action
· Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
· Coordinate booking and purchase bus tickets for discharged patients
· Liaise with immigration Office- Mwanza for movement permits
· Liaise with UNHCR logistic-Mwanza for HCR flight booking to discharged patients from Mwanza – Kigoma
· Ensure smooth and close collaboration with Bugando Medical Centre, Government, donors and other stakeholders
· Assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of refugees
· Responsible for giving health education on common diseases to in patients.
Qualification
Holder of Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
· Must be registered by the Tanzanian Nurses and Midwifery Council.
At least two to five years of experience in relevant field
Flexibility with working hours
A high sense of integrity and respect for ethical principles and confidentiality
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Task-oriented, with ability to prioritize
Excellent English written and oral skills, French would be an added advantage
Proficient in computer skills
How to apply:
Applications for the position must include:
i. A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
ii. Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
iii. ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
All applications should be sent to:
TZ-Recruitment@rescue.org
Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 1700hrs Saturday, January 4th, 2013. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
