The Carter Center (TCC) provides technical support to the Ministry of Health - Government of South Sudan for the Guinea Worm Eradication and Trachoma Control programs. The Carter Center is currently seeking a dynamic, qualified candidate for the following post(s) in Southern Sudan:
Title: Case Containment Center (CCC) Nurse / Manager
Duty Station: Rural Field Locations
Duration: Three month service contract
Closing Date: June 4, 2011
Position Description – Responsibilities
The Case Containment Center (CCC) Nurse / Manager, under the overall supervision of the Resident Technical Advisor and direct supervision of the Technical Advisor, will manage and provide medical care in one CCC facility built to quarantine Guinea worm patients. The position is based in a very remote area and living conditions are safe but basic. Specific responsibilities will include:
1) Ensure patients receive quality service as directed by the SSGWEP.
2) Ensure accurate documentation of all Guinea worm patients treated at the CCC.
3) Ensure all staff and patients follow CCC regulations.
4) Ensure all GW patients with severely infected wounds and/or patients suffering from other serious illnesses are referred for treatment to a proper medical facility.
5) Provide day-to-day management and direction to all CCC staff including the CCC Nurse, guards, cooks, etc.
6) Provide the TA-responsible one daily report via telephone; the report will include the number of newly arriving cases, village of detection, date worm emerged, and the number of patients released.
7) Along with the Nurse, facilitate daily participatory health education sessions, for all patients, family members and if they so choose, the community. Activities should include, but are not limited to the following: pipe filter beading, filtering contests, drama groups, local games, and focus group discussions.
8) Ensure proper documentation for every patient treated at a CCC.
9) Manage and account for all SSGWEP monies and resources in a transparent and accurate fashion.
Minimum Qualifications
a. Nursing Degree or equivalent
b. At least 3 years demonstrated medical experience.
c. At least 3 years demonstrated medical administration.
d. At least 2 years demonstrated supervisory experience.
e. Fluency in Dinka
f. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and create/sustain a positive team environment
Application Requirements:
a. Application letter, identifying the position you are applying for
b. Current CV
c. Copies (no originals) of diplomas and certificates
d. List of reference names and contact information including at least two references from former supervisors.
Applications from women are encouraged. Interested candidates should submit their CV and supporting documents addressed to the Resident Technical Advisor by any of the following means not later than 4 June, 2011.
E-mail: jobs@cartercenter-ssudan.com (attachments in .doc or .pdf formats only)
Delivery:
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Munuki Industrial Area Kapoeta town, EES Rumbek, Lakes State
Juba, Southern Sudan
Only candidates qualifying for the initial short list will be contacted
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