Clinical Nurse -Afar (2 Positions)

• Job Title: Clinical Nurse
• Department: Health & Nutrition
• Reports to: Project Coordinator
• No of position: 2
• Salary: As per the organization scale
• Duty Station: Afambo / Amibara Woredas, Afar Region

Organizational Overview

Nexus Ethiopia is a national Ethiopian civil society organization that supports vulnerable and crisis-affected communities through humanitarian, development and peace building programmes. It works with local partners, communities and government institutions to strengthen locally led humanitarian action.

With funding from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF), Nexus Ethiopia leads the Integrated Lifesaving Humanitarian Response for Drought, Flood and Displacement-Affected Communities in Afambo and Amibara Woredas, Afar Region.

Project Background

The project brings together Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Multi-Purpose Cash (MPC) and Agriculture assistance for displaced people, returnees and vulnerable host communities. Nexus Ethiopia directly implements WASH and MPC, while PHE-EC implements Agriculture. Under a proposed revision currently under EHF review, Nexus Ethiopia would also directly implement Health and Nutrition.

The Health and Nutrition component supports four health centres: Huadaytu and Alasabol in Afambo, and Awash Arba and Sedehafage in Amibara. Mobile health and nutrition teams will complement facility services in communities where flooding, distance or pastoral mobility limits access to care. Priorities include primary health care, maternal and newborn health, outbreak detection, acute malnutrition screening and

treatment, infant and young child feeding counseling, and referral and follow-up for patients who need higher-level care.

To strengthen the project team and ensure effective, accountable and timely implementation, Nexus Ethiopia invites qualified, experienced and committed Ethiopian professionals to apply for this position.

Position Overview

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing essential nursing care, preventive and curative services, and supporting the delivery of comprehensive primary health care through a Mobile Health Team targeting under-served or emergency-affected communities. The position ensures quality patient care and adherence to national and organizational clinical standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

A. Clinical Service Delivery

• Provide nursing care, including wound care, vital sign assessment, medication administration, and follow-up.
• Support outpatient consultations, triage, and basic emergency care.
• Implement IMNCI services for sick children.
• Provide maternal and child health services, including: Antenatal and postnatal care, Growth monitoring, Nutrition screening, Family planning counseling and services.
• Support immunization activities when working in collaboration with health facilities.
• Assist in managing communicable diseases, NCDs, and common illnesses following national guidelines.
• Support mental health screening, basic counseling, and referrals.

B. Support to Mobile Health Team Operations

• Ensure proper triage and patient flow during mobile clinic sessions.
• Work closely with Health Officer, Midwife, MHPSS Officer, and other team members for integrated service delivery.
• Assist in planning and organizing daily mobile outreach activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized temporary clinic setup during field visits.

C. Health Education & Community Engagement

• Conduct health education sessions on hygiene, nutrition, breastfeeding, safe motherhood, communicable disease prevention, and other priority health topics.
• Support community mobilization efforts with health extension workers (HEWs) and volunteers.

D. Record Keeping, Reporting & Data Management

• Record patient information accurately in registers and reporting tools.
• Submit daily and weekly activity reports to the team leader.
• Support proper documentation of referrals, follow-ups, and prevention activities.
• Contribute to assessments and identification of health needs in target areas.

E. Supply & Inventory Management

• Ensure adequate stock of essential drugs, medical supplies, and equipment before deployment.
• Maintain proper storage, handling, and rational use of medicines.
• Conduct daily counts and report stock-outs or damage to the logistics team.

F. Quality Assurance & IPC

• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols during all clinical activities.
• Promote safe waste disposal practices during outreach activities.
• Deliver services in accordance with national protocols and organizational standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Requirements

• MSc or BSc in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Additional training in IMNCI, ICCM, basic emergency care, family planning, IPC, or similar areas is an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience providing nursing care in a health facility or mobile/outreach setting.
• Experience in humanitarian, emergency, or hard-to-reach environments is desirable.
• Experience working with community health programs and local health systems.

Technical Skills

• Strong clinical nursing skills and familiarity with national health protocols.
• Good communication and counseling skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a demanding environment.
• Good data recording and reporting skills.

Personal Competencies

• Compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered approach.
• Strong team spirit and ability to work in multicultural environments.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing field conditions.
• Ability to work under pressure with limited resources.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.