Nurse

Nurse

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Overview

Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes to achieve its vision of a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical missions:

1.    Empowering the next generation: Our education mission is to ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality, affordable education, and become productive citizens of a rapidly-changing world.

2.    Eliminating barriers to employment and productivity: Our productivity mission is to identify and eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working people.

3.    Solving water scarcity: Our water mission is to ensure that people and communities across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.

We are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organization, with over 450 employees in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland. Our headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, and we have a liaison office in London, UK, which is home to our parent organization, Pharo Management.

Somaliland is currently in a phase of epidemiological transition where population growth, urbanization, ageing, and improved standards of living will soon contribute to a growing burden of disease from NCDs. In a recent study, 18.2% of patients visiting hospitals in Hargeisa and Burao suffered from NCDs, with HTN and DM accounting for most cases at 13.7% and 7.5% of total visits, respectively (THET 2022). The World Bank (2020) reported that over 30% of the total deaths in Somaliland are attributed to NCDs, and all of these deaths occur prematurely.

With this background in mind, Pharo Foundation is implementing a pilot program on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) especially diabetes and hypertension in Somaliland. The foundation supported the construction of a centre for NCDs in the country to provide high quality and effective clinical and preventive services to the community. The centre is located within Hargeisa Group Hospital (HGH).

Position Summary

We are looking for a Nurse, who is a specialist in Diabetes and Hypertension. The Incumbent will act as a lead nurse for the multidisciplinary team placed at the centre for Non-communicable Diseases (NCD centre) within Hargeisa Group Hospital (HGH). She/he will ensure the ongoing development and delivery of a high-quality service to patients. This will include the management of a case of patients, providing specialist advice within their clinical area for patients with complex diabetes needs including history taking, clinical assessments, risk reduction strategies and complication

prevention, and health education. The nurse is a key for the provision and continuity of care to improve quality of life for patients. post holder facilitates patient care by liaising with the multidisciplinary team and guiding best practices. She/he will also provide support and education for patients and their families.

Job Title:                                  Nurse

Report to:                                NCD Coordinator

Number of Positions:             2

Job Location:                           Hargeisa, Somaliland

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• As a practitioner nurse, deliver evidence-based care, structured education, and   information to patients and their families.
• Assist in development and implementation of appropriate pathway of care for patients with NCDs especially diabetes and hypertension.
• Support, manage, monitor, and maintain the efficient and continued development of care within the center.
• Support clinical practitioners to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality care within the center.
• Act as educator, and source of support to provide high-quality care, ensuring patients are appropriately clinically triaged and signposted to appropriate clinicians.
• Diagnosing and treating diabetes and its related complications by analysing, examining, and investigating patients and their medical histories for signs and symptoms of diabetes and hypertension. 
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
• To provide patients with patient-centred, evidence-based care and treatment according to local protocols, and guidelines.
• To prevent and detect early complications and other physical, social, or psychological problems.
• To educate patients, and relatives/cover all aspects of Diabetes and hypertension management by direct contact individually or in groups, within the practice.
• To set up and organise patient education clinics/sessions.
• Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role are maintained.
• To liaise effectively with other health professionals both inside and outside the centre, regarding accepting and making clinical referrals.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in nursing.
• Qualified and Practicing nurse.
• NHPC registered practitioner.
• Recent and relevant experience of working with patients with diabetes and hypertension.
• Experience in treating and managing patients with diabetes/hypertension and its complications.
• Relevant experience in the management of long-term conditions of up-to-date skills, knowledge, and understanding; and ongoing competence in Diabetes.
• Counselling skills/qualifications.
• Excellent decision making, communication skills as well as interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Experience in supporting and educating patients to manage their health needs.
• Understanding evidence-based practice.
• Excellent time management skills and proven ability to prioritise workload.
• Experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines (as an essential).
• Able to engage and communicate with individuals and groups, both on a face-to-face basis and in writing.
• Agreeable to assisting in research, publications, and presentations.
• Fluent in Somalia and good verbal and written command of English.

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive and able to priorities workload effectively with relevant guidance from the line manager.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
• Possess a 'can-do’ attitude.
• Methodical with an attention to detail.
• Is innovative and a change agent.
• A creative and curious mindset with an active interest in continuous learning, and personal and professional growth.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals from all kinds of backgrounds.
• Open-mindedness and willingness to learn and improve their skills and competence.

This position is open to both female and male nationals from Somaliland. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 The application deadline is February 29th, 2024.

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be considered.  

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

Application Requirement

1. A detailed CV.
2. Cover letter - In your cover letter, please indicate your motivation for the role and state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised e.g., through our website, jobs board, etc.
3. An updated list of at least (4) referees with their names, titles, current email addresses and phone numbers
4. An essay of not more than 1,000 words outlining the experiences you have gained that make you the most qualified candidate for the role.