02 NURSE – IMC International Medical Corps, NGO CAMEROON, Mayo-Danay

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF NURSE
IMC (International Medical Corps) Cameroon is seeking
two (2) Nurses for the needs of its support program for Nigerian refugees and host populations settled in the Far North region.
Publication date: September 13, 2024
Deadline: September 18, 2024
Location: Far North / Mayo-Danay
JOB SUMMARY
The nurse will strive to contribute to improving the general health status of the
target population by providing quality health care (curative and preventive care).

The incumbent of this position is required to triage patients, ensure smooth patient flow,
provide clinical care, assist with patient referrals as required, and provide
health education and hygiene promotion. In addition, the nurse may be required
to assist health care personnel in other areas as required.
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each
essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
A. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Provide clinical nursing services in accordance with
internationally recognized standards.
 Assist clinical physicians, and collaborate with midwives, laboratories,
immunization services and pharmacy in performing general duties
as assigned by the supervisor.
 Manage triage, take vital signs and organize patients for consultation.
 Perform vaccinations of children and pregnant women.

 Perform dressings, sutures of deep wounds, etc.
 Provide nursing care to patients as per
physician’s guidelines & instructions if working in an inpatient ward and perform duties
as per protocols.
 Ensure proper data management by completing patient charts, registers
, tally sheets and reports.
 Assist in conducting laboratory and other tests available and
accessible to patients.
 Provide health education and hygiene promotion to patients based
on their diagnosis and comorbidities, including
diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention (such as
need for vaccinations, suggesting lifestyle changes, etc.)
 Assist in physical examination of patients regarding sexual and reproductive health, including

especially for a male health care provider, whenever
requested.
 Ensure that relevant patients, including children under five years of age,
are screened for malnutrition or provide malnutrition services
if trained and assigned responsibilities by the supervisor
.
 Work with the supervisor to provide didactic and on-the-job training
to build capacity and improve the skills of other staff
such as CHWs and auxiliary nurses.
 Collaborate with other departments, as necessary, to ensure smooth implementation and
integration of services.
 Adhere to administrative guidelines regarding working hours,
record keeping, patient communications, confidentiality,

replenishment of essential medicines, consumables and other
medical supplies.
 Perform additional duties as assigned, including triage,
critical care, child protection focal point, distribution and/or
data management, as required.
 Assist with the setup, maintenance and mobilization of clinical spaces, as required
.
 The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level
of work assigned and are not necessarily exhaustive. The time-sensitive nature of
the CGI’s work requires staff to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape;
tasks may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities
listed herein are representative of the nature and volume of
work assigned and are not necessarily exhaustive.
B. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 Qualified nurse who is a graduate of a government recognized nursing training institute
and holds a valid practice license or

similar qualification required in the country for the position.
 Previous experience in the same function will be an asset.
 Previous experience in an NGO is preferred.
 Good communication skills, both oral and written.
 Extremely flexible and able to cope with stressful and frustrating situations.
 Ability to build rapport with staff and motivate them effectively.
 Good decision-making skills
 Must work independently under difficult conditions.
 Ability to take on non-medical responsibilities from time to time to
replace other team members.
 Good reading and writing skills in English.
 Fluency in the national and local spoken language.
C. OTHERS
Security:
Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies;
Ethical Conduct of IMC Personnel:
International Medical Corps maintains a code of standards of conduct that governs the performance of its
employees engaged in the award and administration of contracts. No employee, officer or

No IMC officer, agent shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract funded by
donor funds if there is an actual or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict arises when
the employee, officer or agent, an immediate family member, partner or organization
that employs or is about to employ any of the parties listed above, has a financial or
other interest in the company selected for the award. IMC officers, employees or agents
shall not solicit or accept gratuities, favors or anything of
monetary value from contractors or parties to subagreements. These standards provide for
disciplinary action for violations of these standards by IMC officers, employees or agents.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
Actively promote the “PSEA” (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within
International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Code of Conduct:
As appropriate for the position, the candidate is expected to promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of and adhere to International Medical Corps and donor
compliance and ethics standards . If in a supervisory position, model ethical behavior through your own conduct and monitoring the work of others; ensure that those reporting to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics; and monitor the compliance of those you supervise; apply the International Medical Corps Code of Conduct and Ethics and policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Policy on Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace, consistently and fairly; support employees who, in good faith, raise questions or concerns . Safeguarding: It is the shared responsibility and obligation of all staff to safeguard and protect the populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes protection from the following behaviours by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect or abuse of children, adults at risk or LGBTI persons; and any form of human trafficking.
Staff are also responsible for preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and
Ethics, which may involve conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you
see, hear or become aware of any violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics or the Safeguarding Policy
, you have an obligation to report it.
Equal Opportunity:
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 veteran status.
International Medical Corps does not solicit any fees, payments or other
monetary transactions from job applicants. If you are the subject of a financial solicitation in connection

with this recruitment, please contact International Medical Corps at
: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com.
How to apply
Composition of the application file : CV and cover letter; Proof of diploma and training
presented; Employment certificates relating to professional experience; 3
Professional references; Application files marked “Application for the position of
Nurse” to International Medical Corps at the following email address
camrecruitments@internationalmedicalcorps.org
NB: Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.
For the National Director and by delegation, the Human Resources Coordinator

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