Clinical Nurse (2 Positions)

About Us:

Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO) is an Ethiopian indigenous, Non-Governmental Organization established in 2002 by a group of volunteers in the Jimma zone of Oromia Regional State. Initially founded to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic, FIDO has expanded its focus to include prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), care and support for orphan and vulnerable children (OVC), and various health projects such as malaria control and reproductive health.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Clinical Services

• Conduct outpatient consultations for acute and chronic illnesses.
• Provide preventive, promotive, and curative health services.
• Diagnose and manage common medical, surgical, pediatric, and gynecological conditions within scope.
• Perform minor surgical procedures (suturing, incision & drainage, circumcision, foreign body removal).
• Provide emergency and lifesaving care (resuscitation, stabilization, and referral).
• Manage maternal health cases (ANC, PNC, family planning) and refer complicated deliveries.
• Screen, diagnose, and treat communicable diseases (TB, HIV, malaria, STIs).
• Provide psychosocial first aid and refer GBV cases as per guidelines.

B. Patient Management

• Ensure patient records are complete, confidential, and accurate.
• Prescribe medications rationally and monitor side effects.
• Counsel patients and families on treatment plans, lifestyle modification, and follow-up.
• Apply infection prevention & control (IPC) protocols in all activities.

C. Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with nurses, lab, pharmacy, and support staff.
• Participate in the referral system (in and out referrals), ensuring feedback is documented.
• Coordinate with peer educators for MARP client support.
• Engage in multidisciplinary meetings to review cases and improve service delivery.

D. Administrative & Supervisory Tasks

• Support the clinic manager in implementing CES 191 standards.
• Supervise nurses.
• Participate in staff training and mentorship.
• Ensure rational use of medical supplies, lab reagents, and drugs.

Location: Bishoftu, Ethiopia

Job Type: Full Time

Reports To: Head of Clinical Service

Salary and Benefits: based on organization scale

Required Number: 2

Qualifications:

• Academic Qualification: BSc/MSc Degree in Nursing/Clinical Nursing.

Work Experience:

• 5-10 years of relevant work experience.

Required No: 1.

• Medical Doctor (MD/GP) with valid Ethiopian Medical License (EFDA/MoH).
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, preferably in primary/secondary care.
• Training in emergency/lifesaving procedures desirable.
• Knowledge of national guidelines for HIV, TB, MCH, and NCD management.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and counseling skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, equity, and patient-centered care.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a multidisciplinary team.