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Volunteer Enrolled Nurse job at Medical Teams International | Apply Now
Are you looking for Volunteer jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Volunteer Enrolled Nurse job at Medical Teams International
About the Organisation
Medical Teams International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate healthcare to those affected by conflict, disaster, and poverty. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality medical care in underserved regions, Medical Teams International is recognized for its commitment to transforming lives and responding quickly to health crises around the world. The organization fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally through challenging and rewarding opportunities, with flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
Founded in the early 1980s, Medical Teams International has evolved from a small grassroots initiative to a global organization, working in over 70 countries. Through a combination of skilled healthcare teams, partnerships, and a focus on sustainable health solutions, the organization continues to provide critical medical services, including trauma care, maternal health, and disease prevention. Medical Teams International's core values of compassion, excellence, and integrity guide its mission and operations, ensuring a continued focus on improving the health and dignity of vulnerable populations. The organization is committed to corporate social responsibility, engaging in advocacy and supporting community development initiatives that improve access to healthcare worldwide. To learn more, visit their website at www.medicalteams.org.
Hoima, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Volunteer Enrolled Nurse job at Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International
Job Description
Job Title: Volunteer Enrolled Nurse
Organisation: Medical Teams International
Duty Station: Hoima, Uganda
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing a comprehensive nursing package that includes preventive, curative and public health education services. Ensure quality of care in line with Medical Officers and Clinical Officers prescriptions, medical protocols and universal hygiene standards.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
The volunteer Nurse will serve and perform the following duties:
Provide nursing services including observation, diagnosis and treatment in consultation with the Clinical Officer
Maintain personal contact with patients, take note of their complaints, carry out corrective measures and escalate for further action if necessary and participate in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary
Ensure patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary
Ensure patients are comfortable and in a healthy and secure environment to enhance quick recovery
Assist with ward rounds to complete paperwork required for admission and discharging of patients
Dispense medication according to prescription, ensuring correct labelling and directions; Ensure patient understands how to take medicine by providing clear instructions
Participate in PHC activities including health education, MCH activities and nutrition programs
Carry out family planning, PMTCT and HCT services both at the health facility and within the community
Monitor the consumption of drugs and nursing equipment; notify supervisor of re-stocking needs
Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisors in case of malfunctioning
Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met
Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Certificate in Comprehensive Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery is required.
Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council is required.
Valid practising license is required.
Experience
1 year of nursing experience is required.
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilitites
Knowledge:
Knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of medical and non-medical waste disposal procedures.
Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol.
Competency Guidance and counselling
Skills:
Skilled in applying professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A good command of both written and spoken English.
Ethics and integrity.
Self-control
Time management
Abilities:
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct.
Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice.
Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first.
Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy.
Ability to be flexible and manage stress.
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the APPLY Button below.
