Registered Nurse - U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou

Pour accompagner sa croissance, U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou recrute pour ce poste. The U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Registered Nurse in the Health Unit Section. NB : We encourage those who applied previously to re-apply. Prior applications will not be considered. Opening Date : September 07, 2018 Closing Date : September 21, 2018 Open to : all interested candidates/ All Sources Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours/week) SALARY : *Ordinarily Resident (OR) : CFA 15,321,777 p.a. (Starting Salary) (Position Grade : FSN-09) ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION : The incumbent serves as the post’s nurse with responsibilities that include the medical care of Mission employees and eligible family members under MED approved clinical guidelines, as well as maintenance and inventory of all medical equipment and supplies, implementation of a robust vaccination program, administration of group and individual health education programs, and medical emergency contingency planning for the Mission. The incumbent will work in the Medical Unit under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer (RMO) or Medical Provider (MP). Prérequis du poste REQUIRED : 1. EDUCATION : Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma/Certificate equivalent from an accredited School of Nursing. Must possess and maintain a valid nursing license or a current unrestricted Registered Nursing license from the host nation, country of origin, or the U.S. 2. EXPERIENCE : A Minimum of 2 years of post-qualification work as a professional nurse is required. 3. LANGUAGE : Level III (Good Working Knowledge) English Language required. French level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. These may be tested. 4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES : The position requires strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition capable of dealing with a complexity interactive challenges in difficult and emotional situations. Must have a solid working knowledge of MED’s RN Clinical Practice Guidelines and be familiar with American Nursing Standards of Care. Must be able to perform basic word processing on computer. These may be tested. 5. JOB KNOWLEDGE : The incumbent possesses critical-thinking skills and comprehends MEd’s policies and procedures regarding medical evacuations, hospitalizations and insurance reimbursement methodology. Must maintain current knowledge of local and regional medical services that can provide care for all acuity levels, including betted specialists and hospitals. Is a resource for arranging the best method to transport critically ill patients and maintains a working relationship with transport facilities. HOW TO APPLY : A) Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered :

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