Location: Global
Job Summary
**NOTE** Candidates applying to this position are indicating that they are interested in being considered for the International Medical Corps standby roster for emergency response. Roster members will only be contacted when there is an emergency response need for which the responder is qualified for. This position will not be compensated unless responders are deployed to an emergency response.
The primary responsibility of the Emergency Nursing Coordinator - is to ensure the implementation of quality emergency nursing services in an emergency field hospital setting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
Program Implementation:
Work with Medical Director to compile nursing needs for field hospital as part of initial and ongoing response;
Ensure that emergency care for affected population is provided according to internationally accepted clinical and ethical standards through close work with department leads, including triage, emergency room, in patient department, laboratory and operating room;
Collaborate with Medical Director and physicians on the implementation of MCI.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Ensure utilization of standardized data collection tools, and train staff on accurate data collection;
Ensure accurate patient record keeping and reporting in line with ministry of health or other guidance;
Collect and analyze emergency services data to adjust implementation and care processes;
Collaborate with the relevant staff to improve field systems such as infection prevention and control, rational drug use, patient flow, and staffing and scheduling;
Work with Medical Director on implementing standardized internal reporting;
At deployment end, provide in-depth, concrete, and constructive feedback for the further development of the field hospital program.
Training and Human Resources:
Assess staffing and training needs, and institute hiring and training of necessary staff members.
External Liaison:
Collaborate with recognized health authorities, health agencies, donors and other stakeholders to utilize standardized reporting practices and information sharing.
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 values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.
Qualifications:
Nursing degree with significant post graduate experience in a clinical emergency setting;
Experience in first phase disaster assessment and response;
Experience in delivering and managing emergency care in a disaster response setting, field hospital experience preferred;
Significant experience in program management and coordination at a senior level in emergency setting;
Ability to manage a budget with knowledge of donor requirements and accountability to affected populations;
Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGOs;
Sub-specialty training in Global Health (International EM), Disaster or Emergency Ultrasound;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required; working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic skills desirable;
Must be able to demonstrate cross-cultural awareness and maintain a positive working relationship with clients and colleagues with professionalism and integrity;
Demonstrated skills in creative problem solving particularly in limited resource settings;
Experience in managing, training and motivating multiethnic and multicultural teams.
International Medical Corps is a ‘first-responder’ both to natural and man-made disasters and has a mandate of working in remote locations. The organization has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place and committed to do everything possible within its remit to ensure safety and security. Notwithstanding, the mandate and programming choices of International Medical Corps require staff with a high degree of resilience, sound judgment, the ability to move fast, and the willingness to travel and work in unstable situations and harsh conditions.
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.
