NURSE JOBS WITH KENYAN NGO

Position: Medical Referral Nurse
Responsible to: Medical Referral
Officer
Location: Garissa
Closing date: 14th July, 2011
The Organization
Handicap International (HI) is an
independent and impartial
international aid organisation working
in situations of poverty and exclusion,
conflict and disaster.
Working alongside persons with
disabilities and other vulnerable
groups, our action and testimony are
focused on responding to their
essential needs, improving their living
conditions and promoting respect for
their dignity and their fundamental
rights.

THE POSITION
The Medical Referral Nurse will be
responsible for the implementation of
Medical referral project, overseeing
the rehabilitation workshop
supported by HI in Garissa and
auditing of Medical services offered to
Refugee patients in Garissa over day,
night, public holidays and weekend
shift as scheduled on the duty roster
prepared by Medical Referral Officer.

HE/SHE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
* Ensuring the smooth flow of services
for patients and relatives in and
outside the centre.
* Participating to the project
development and share lessons learnt.
* Ensuring proper hygiene is
maintained in the centre.
Qualifications and skills required:
Education
* Diploma in Nursing or any relevant
qualification from a recognized.

EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of 3 year’s relevant
working experience in health projects,
preferably with an international
humanitarian organization.
* Experience with refugees in
hardship areas will be an added
advantage.
Skills
* Excellent organizational and
planning skills
* Knowledge of Ms office software
and internet
* Ability to communicate effectively
both verbally and in writing
* Ability to work as a team
* He/she must be flexible and have
respect for other people’s culture and
beliefs.
Languages
* Excellent working knowledge of
English, Kiswahili.
* Somali will be an added advantage.

If you feel you are the right candidate
for this position, kindly send your
application along with an up-to-date
CV(including 3 referees and their
current contacts) by email to:
recruit02@handicap-
international.or.ke so as to reach on
or before 14th July, 2011 5.00pm.
The email subject line should be
marked: “Application for Medical
Referral Nurse position”
Please do not send your academic
and other testimonials they will be
requested at a later stage.

Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of
applicants or canvassing will lead to
immediate disqualification.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
It has come to our attention that
there are some fraudulent
advertisements circulating on behalf of
Handicap International. Be fully aware
that Handicap International Does Not
request for any fees from applicants
during the application and/or
induction process.

Any occurrence of this kind is to be
reported without delay to
hrmanager@handicap-
international.or.ke for further action.

Handicap International is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - Females and
Persons with Disabilities are
encouraged to apply