Open Position: 4
Contract Duration: May 31, 2027

DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse provides primary care in the Samaritan’s Purse Mobile Medical and Nutrition Unit in the program are, performing triage, rapid testing, essential nursing procedures, and patient follow‑up for communicable and non‑communicable conditions. The position ensures adherence to national protocols and infection‑control standards, maintains clear and culturally sensitive patient communication, and collaborates closely with physicians and clinical leadership. The incumbent supports accurate documentation, epidemiological reporting, equipment and supply management, and contributes to staff training while upholding strict patient confidentiality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver primary care services to children and adults for both communicable and non‑communicable conditions within the Mobile Medical Health and Nutrition Unit.
• Provide patient care aligned with updated medical guidelines, SP protocols, national standards, and universal infection‑prevention practices.
• Perform rapid diagnostic tests in accordance with national protocols.
• Carry out essential nursing procedures, including wound care, injections, and other routine clinical tasks.
• Support physicians during consultations and clinical procedures.
• Apply professional nursing judgment to ensure timely, appropriate, and patient‑centered care.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow‑up steps, ensuring understanding.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain culturally sensitive care and communication.
• Monitor patient progress throughout treatment, conduct follow‑up assessments, prescribe care per SP protocols, and coordinate referrals when needed.
• Assist clinical leadership in enforcing infection prevention and control standards.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to epidemiological data collection, reporting concerns or complications to the M&E Manager and Health Program Manager.
• Conduct patient triage upon arrival to the mobile unit.
• Alert physicians or medical officers promptly about urgent or high‑priority patient conditions.
• Support the Medical Coordinator in overseeing the functionality of the mobile unit, including equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
• Uphold strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in training and mentoring activities to help disseminate new clinical knowledge and protocols among staff.
• Carry out additional tasks and responsibilities with a generous and serving spirit for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• BSC in Nursing.
• Current Licensure in Nursing.
• 4 – 5 years in hospital/ clinic setting or NGOs, preferably in low-resource setting.

SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s values, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function.
• Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
• Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be a humble team player
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Willingness to travel in and out of the field.
• Must have analytical and report writing skills.
• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Committed to the SP values and ethics
• Proficient in making clinical decisions in the care of the patient population serving.

LANGUAGE

• Proficiency in English and Amharic
• Knowledge of the regional language required
• Knowledge of any other national language is a plus

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.
• May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions.
• Work in a security context that is fluid

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.