Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
Program Summary:
Project HOPE is proposing to implement a BHA-funded program in Haiti to support access to primary healthcare in response to the 7.4 earthquake of August 14, 2021. The program, focused in the Health and WASH sectors, will support Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC)s in targeted sites and their catchment areas, in addition to mobile medical units, WASH interventions and community health outreach activities. The initial program duration is anticipated to be 6 months, with possibility for extension as funding and program priorities allow.

The primary responsibility of the Nurse is to support the implementation of services in an emergency setting. The Nurse will be responsible for providing nursing services in a primary health care setting. S/he will be responsible for providing client counseling and direct care including adult, adolescent and pediatric health services for both chronic and acute conditions. S/he is expected to triage patients, ensure smooth patient flow, provide clinical nursing care, assist with referrals as needed and provide health education and hygiene promotion. In addition, S/he may also be requested to assist hospital staff as needed.

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.

To perform this job 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 CHAs) 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.

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice., with 3-5 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
• Master’s in Public Health preferable
• Ability to communicate in English 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 have the ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.
• Must be able to work with limited resources.

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2021-10-31