JOB ADVERTISEMENT : NURSE, HEALTH - IMC International Medical Corps, ONG CAMEROON, Mayo-Danay

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF NURSE, HEALTH
IMC (International Medical Corps) Cameroon is looking for two (2) Nurses for its
support program for Nigerian refugees and host populations in the Far North region.
Publication date: 13 September 2024
Closing date: 18 September 2024
Location: Far North/Mayo-Danay
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse will work to contribute to an improvement in the overall health of the targeted
population through the provision of quality health care (curative, preventive health care).
This position is expected to triage patients, ensure smooth patient flow, provide clinical care,
assist with referrals as needed and provide health education and hygiene promotion. In
addition, the Nurse may also be requested to assist Health staff in another capacity as
needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
function with or without reasonable accommodation.
D. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Provide clinical nursing services according to internationally accepted standards.
 Assist clinicians, midwives, laboratory, vaccination, and pharmacy in running of
general duties as designated by the supervisor.
 Manage triage, taking vital signs and organize patients for consultation.
 Conduct vaccination for children and pregnant women.
 Undertake dressing, suturing of deep wounds etc.
 Conduct nursing care of patients as per guidelines & instructions of the physician
if working in inpatient department and carry out tasks according to the protocols.
 Ensure compliance to MoH/WHO guidelines of rational drug use.
 In collaboration with the supervisor provide treatment as per MOH/WHO treatment
guidelines and protocols.
 Ensure that patients are accurately registered and recorded for reporting and case
management.
 Ensure proper data management through completion of appropriate patient cards,
registers, tally sheets, and reports.
 Support conducting laboratory and other available and accessible investigations for
patients.
 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, suggest lifestyle changes etc.)
 Attend physical examination of sexual and reproductive health patients especially for
a male health care provider whenever requested.
 Ensure relevant patients including children under 5 are screened for malnutrition or
provide malnutrition services if trained and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
 Work with supervisor to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity
and enhance skills of other staff such as CHWs and nurse assistants.
 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, confidentiality, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables,
and other medical supplies.
 Carry out assigned additional duties including triage, IPC, child protection focal point,
dispensing, and/or data management as needed.
 Assist with the setup, maintenance and mobilization of the clinical spaces as required.
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work
assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The emergency nature of IMC work requires
personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet
operational requirements.
E. MINIMUM OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Qualified and registered nurse from a government recognized nursing Institute with a
valid license to practice or a similar required qualification in the country for the
position.
 Previous experience in the same capacity will be an edge.
 Previous NGO experience preferable.
 Good communications skills, both oral and written
 Extremely flexible and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and
frustrations.
 Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively.
 Good decision-making skills
 Must work independently under difficult conditions.
 Able to take on non-medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for other team
members.
 Good reading and writing skills in English.
 Fluency in spoken national and local language.
F. OTHERS
Security:
Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies;
Compliance & Ethics:
 Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical
Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical
Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
 Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
 Communicates these standards to staff, if applicable, and to partners and requires them to
adhere to these values.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within
International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps
Code of Conduct:
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and
ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’
and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct
and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and
resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the
people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies,
including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual
Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith
raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding:
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we
work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding
from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation,
neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in
persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which
may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware
of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to
report.
Equal Opportunities:
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin,
age, disability or status as a veteran.
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary
transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to
International Medical Corps at the website for reporting misconduct:
www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com*. Please do not submit your CV or application to
this website, it will not be considered for review.*
How to apply
Application files including: Cover letter and CV, 3 Professional references and copies of relevant
supporting documents. The application file bearing the mention « application for the position of
Nurse, Health » should be forwarded at International Medical Corps to the following address email: camrecruitments@internationalmedicalcorps.org
NB: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For the Director, Country and by delegation the Sr. Manager, Country HR & Administration LN.