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Position: Nurse (2 positions)

Overview

EUCAP Somaliland – Post Date: 10-04-2025
• Apply Before: 01-05-2025

Position Name:
Nurse
Employment Regime:
Seconded/Contracted
Post Category for Contracted:
Mission Support-Management Level
r: SOM-9105 SOM-9106

Location:

Somaliland
Availability: ASAP
Component/Department/Unit:
Security and Duty of Care Department/ Medical Section/ Somaliland Medical Office
Security Clearance Level: NOT REQUIRED
Open to Contributing Third States:
Yes

Responsibilities

Reporting Line:
The Nurse reports to the Senior Medical Adviser (SMA)/Head of Medical Section.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To work from any of the Mission operating bases;
To assist, support and provide guidance to the (Senior) Medical Adviser on all medical, admin and welfare matters as required;
To deputise as Medical Adviser in their absence;
To provide medical guidance to all Mission members and advise the relevant offices accordingly;
To prepare and perform medical briefings and training for all Mission Members as required by the (Senior) Medical Adviser;
To liaise with other relevant healthcare providers in the Mission area;
To be responsible for everyday medical activities such as diagnosing and identifying appropriate medical procedures, medical issues and agreeing treatment methods (preventive and/or curative);
To support the (Senior) Medical Adviser in assessing medical requirements for further treatment in theatre;
To cooperate and support the (Senior) Medical Adviser with medical evacuations/repatriations/escorting of patients out of theatre;
To assist Mission Members where advanced medical treatment is required in close cooperation with external medical providers and the medical insurance company;
To maintain the medical section / unit pharmacy, ordering and procurement of medication, services and other supplies;
To respond to medical incidents and emergencies on a 24/7 basis;
To ensure the contents of Basic Life Support, Trauma Kits medical equipment and assets are up-to-date;
To maintain the accident, incident and illnesses database;
To monitor the epidemiological and overall medical situation in theatre, promote preventive medical and occupational health measures including hygiene and recommendations for immunisations;
To provide medical guidance to all staff members and undertake reporting and liaison requirements with Finance and Human Resources on certified and uncertified sick leaves – both in and out of theatre.

General Tasks and Responsibilities:

To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;
To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;
To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;
To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s)

Qualifications Essential Qualifications and Experience

Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor`s Degree in Nursing;
A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, including hands-on experience in an A&E department, primary care, pre-hospital or intensive / anaesthesia care or equivalent after having fulfilled the educational requirements;
Provide a "Certificate of good standing" issued by a competent National Authority.

Essential Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge in delivering training in emergency medicine, trauma and health care;
Highly resilient and willing to work extra hours when required.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Flight Medical and/or MEDEVAC experience;
Diploma in (ATLS) Advanced Trauma Life Support, AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support), PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support). ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) trained;
Successful completion of MIMMS (Major Incident Medical Management and Support) training;
Instructor Diploma in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) support;
Knowledge of tropical medicine;
International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and/or international organizations;
Experience in delivering medical/nursing training in emergency medicine, trauma and health care.

Desirable Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the Arabic language.

How to apply

Applications to be submitted as follows:

You have the nationality of an EU Member State, you must use Goalkeeper to apply:

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