UA 25,527.53/ USD 40,277.34

UA 30,178.98/ USD 47,616.39

Applications should be sent to:  b60nurse@ecowas.int

ROLE OVERVIEW

The incumbent is responsible for providing quality nursing care to ECOWAS Staff and their dependants as well as affiliated ECOWAS partners. The position is responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice; for coordinating welllness programs; for recognizing and assisting in solving professional, administrative problems in an assigned area. Position exercises considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge in solving nursing problems within established policies and practices and is reviewed by the supervisor through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Assist the In-house doctor.

·       Work with In-house doctor and specialists to develop and implement individualized care plans.

·       Provide nursing services with the highest ethical and professional standards.

·       Provide emergency services whenever the need arises.

·       Provide out-of-clinic nursing services for ECOWAS organized events.

·       Administer medications, change wound dressings, and perform diagnostic tests.

·       Respond promptly to emergency situations and changes in patient status.

·       Transfer of patients to retainer hospitals when necessary.

·       Carry out home visits when necessary.

·       Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, illnesses, and self-care.

·       Identify and raise request for consumables for clinic use.

·       Keep drug register.

·       Maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential electronic health records (EHR).

·       Keep patients medical records.

·       Perform physical examinations, take vital signs, and assess patient health needs

·       Performs other duties as required.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·       Brevet de Technicien (BT)/OND or equivalent in nursing hospital-based program from a recognized University or accredited school.

·       5 years of progressively practical, hands-on experience in hospitals or community settings, which is embedded in nursing programs.

·       Proficiency in patient assessment, medication administration, and monitoring vital signs.

·       Strong interpersonal communication, empathy, high attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm in crises.

·       Experience in specific areas like gerontology, pediatrics, or administering medication, wound care, and operating medical equipment like EKG machines.

·       Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures and practices relating to specific unit of job function.

·       Working knowledge of standard computer applications and of SAP HCM modules in performing specialized or complex tasks

·       In-depth knowledge of Medical and Wellness Management best practices

AGE LIMIT:

Be below 35 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates

ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES

·    Ability to assume a credible presence when explaining rules, standards, and expectations (e.g. deadlines) ensure compliance and work expectations are met.

·    Ability to motivate self and/or others to engage in discussions will result in recommendations to improve processes, templates, or other work tools.

·    Ability to engage in positive approaches to teamwork, participate actively in discussions and the achievement of team goals.

·    Ability to take responsibility for own career and performance with the occasional guidance from the supervisor/mentor.

·    Ability to build capacity of self and others by sharing knowledge, tools, expertise, and experience with others to remain proficient and well informed in the execution of assigned role.

·    Interpersonal, listening, and multitasking skills with a good understanding of client service responsibilities and role in representing ECOWAS values in all interactions.

·    Ability to take initiative to resolve routine problems associated with assigned tasks using good judgment in involving colleagues or superiors as required.

·    Ability to work as part of a team to resolve concerns, and problems and improve services.

·    Ability to manage own time effectively and organize own work area in a manner that will meet performance expectations related to assigned client services.

·    Ability to direct people to the appropriate source for further information and ask for help when overwhelmed with client demands.

·    Ability to apply culturally relevant and appropriate approaches with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

·    Good diversity management skills to interact with individuals in a manner that is culturally appropriate and in accordance with ECOWAS rules/policies.

·    Ability to recognize preconceived notions and stereotypical views of certain groups and individuals and to successfully adopt inclusive and culturally appropriate behaviors.

·    Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

·    Knowledge of diversity management relates to daily work expectations and assigned tasks.

·    Knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate and operational goals of relevance to assigned responsibilities.

·    Ability to keep up to date with Departmental activities, schedules and goals of pertinence to own work team, functional area.

·    Knowledge of ECOWAS procedures relevant to assigned work and the ability to apply sound judgment in their application.

·    Demonstrated strong interest and commitment to ECOWAS values and activities in daily assumption of duties.

·    Excellent ability to maintain, process and provide accurate information as part of assigned tasks.

·    Ability to organize files and information for easy retrieval and record keeping.

·    Ability to spot mistakes, act promptly to correct them and learn from experiences.

·    Knowledge and ability to challenge and question fundamental assumptions regarding accepted ways of doing things in the spirit of improvement.

·    Ability to use current technology to communicate effectively e.g. office software programs, including spreadsheets, word processing and graphic presentation software; ability to type and format presentations, reports, manuals, newsletters, website content and proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).

·    Well-developed information sharing skills using technology and in accordance with established processes and practices.

·    Advanced verbal assertiveness and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to acknowledge and understand the validity of others’ viewpoints and to respond in a constructive manner.

·    Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.

·    Ability to allocate time for specific tasks in a manner that will meet deadlines and quality/quantity expectations.

·    Good organizational skills with an excellent ability to break down work into smaller parts and focus on the most important steps first.

·    Ability to contribute to maintaining organizational performance standards throughout the implementation of new processes, practices and plans adopted by the Department and of relevance to assigned tasks.

·    Ability to monitor progress and to consider new goals in the context of assigned responsibilities.

·       Ability to follow through with commitments made to others.