ThaiNGO

Location of work: Umphang District, Tak

Duration of Assignment: Until 31 December 2017 with a possibility of extension depending on funding and program needs

Application deadline: 12 June 2017

Background/IRC Summary:  

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently provides assistance to displaced persons in Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Mae Hong Son provinces.

Job Overview/Summary

The Nurse will have primary responsibility for monitoring the quality of nursing care provided in the camps. Nurse will be required to assess refugee medic and nurse for nursing skills on a regular basis to ensure quality of care and she/he will also be required to provide on the job training to staff to develop nursing skills and knowledge camp base health staff in all clinics in Um Piem and Nu Poe camps. The nurse will also play a primary role in assisting the medic and nurse with the management of emergency referrals to district hospitals from both camps.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide technical supervision, focusing on nursing skills and procedures for medics and clinical staffs. Provide admin and logistic support to clinical (IPD/OPD) and nurses in both camps such as medical equipment, nurse training material and supply. 
• Regularly mentoring and monitoring nurses by developing supervisory checklists for monitoring of nursing skills and practices on a regular basis
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to camp clinics to review the quality of nursing care services and in coordination with the clinical team and Hospital Director to develop a plan for continuous on the job training and education to improve nursing practices of refugee health staff. 
• Provide technical advice and monitor infection control measures in camp clinics: OPD, IPD, TB room, other special clinics, pharmacy, CDC centre and dressing rooms.
• Ensure that TB DOTS system is well maintained and that all new cases, compliance with treatment and cure rate is obtained and documented for every TB case detected in Um Piem and Nu Poe Camps.
• Assist the Clinical Managers and Health Officer as needed with the management of chronic patients including their referral to district hospitals for follow up where needed.
• Assist the Clinical Managers, Health Officer, Referral Officer and EMR staffs in the management of referrals to Thai hospitals (Um Phang, Phop Phra, Mae Sot and Chiang  Mai) This would include regular visits to the Um Phang hospital to check on patients admitted to IPD and also follow up on discharged patients from Hospitals back to camps
• Regular report to Clinical Manager about the patients admitted in Thai hospitals.
• Assist the Clinical  Managers in prevention, surveillance and response to communicable disease outbreaks
• Assist the Clinical Manager to prepare the weekly, monthly and quarterly medical reports 
• Attend the meetings with Thai government units, NGOs and Partners
• File and manage supporting documents as indicated in the monitoring framework
• Other assignment as require from health team

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor degree in Nursing, Science or Diploma in Midwifery, Nursing certification (RN)

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience of Nurse or Midwifery in hospital or clinical / primary care setting.
• Clinical Nursing experience in a Provincial or District Hospital or Experience working with refugees, migrants or Hill tribe populations in Thailand or Community health experience/ experience working with rural communities in Thailand
• Teaching/ training experience

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills, good at multi-tasking, flexible. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer literacy such as knowledge in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Professional demeanours and Good organizational skills

Language Skills:  Fluency in English and Karen. Thai or Burmese is a plus.

Certificates or Licenses: None

Working Environment: The position will be based in Umphang District, Tak Province with frequent and regular travel to two temporary shelters in Tak.

How to Apply: Application letter and most recent CV in English stating qualifications and experience should be submitted to the IRC Human Resources Department at Thailand.HR@rescue.org

All applications will be treated confidentially and not returned. The IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or physical or mental disability. The IRC is an equal opportunity employer.