Clinical Nurse
Population Services International (PSI)•Addis Ababa•25(views)
Full-Time
Posted
20 hours ago
Deadline
in 6 days
Location
Addis Ababa
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Clinical Nurse
Position Overview
| Field | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Job Title | Clinical Nurse | | Organization | Population Services International Ethiopia (PSI Ethiopia) | | Facility | Tihut Medium Clinic | | Reports To | Clinic Head / Medical Doctor | | Location | Ethiopia | | Submission Email | recruitment@psiet.org |
Job Summary
The Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive, safe, and patient-centered outpatient and emergency nursing care at Tihut Medium Clinic. Working under the supervision of the Clinic Head / Medical Doctor, the role supports physicians during clinical service delivery, executes nursing care plans, manages infection prevention protocols, and participates in emergency response, HIV service integration, and community-oriented healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical & Outpatient Care: Perform rapid patient assessments, monitor vital signs, prioritize care using triage principles, and assist physicians during consultations, examinations, and minor surgeries.
- Emergency & Life-Saving Support: Stabilize critically ill patients, initiate emergency interventions, and ensure emergency room readiness (equipment, oxygen flowmeters, and emergency drugs).
- Nursing Procedures: Execute safe medication administration per the Ten Rights, wound care, suturing assistance, NGT insertion, urinary catheterization, IV therapy, and family planning services.
- Infection Prevention & Control (IPC): Apply IPC standards consistently, clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical equipment per clinic protocols.
- HIV & Public Health Integration: Offer and perform HIV Testing Services (HTS), ensure proper linkage for positive individuals, and support NCD and SRH service integration.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records in charts, EMR systems, and HMIS reporting formats.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians, laboratory staff, and pharmacists, participating in clinical audits, quality improvement (QI) initiatives, and continuous professional development (CPD).
Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Nursing from a recognized institution (valid and renewed professional nursing license required).
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in OPD, emergency nursing, and minor surgery.
- Advantage: Experience in public, private, or NGO-supported health programs (particularly HIV programs).
- Required & Preferred Certifications:
- HIV Testing & Comprehensive Care
- Comprehensive Family Planning
- Infection Prevention & Patient Safety
- Emergency Life-Saving Skills
Required Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Skills: Strong clinical assessment, triage, and medication administration skills.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in medical emergency response, IPC standards, and patient counseling.
- Interpersonal Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities under pressure.
- Skill Tags: Strong clinical and diagnostic skills, clinical nursing, public health, psychology, counseling, social work, health sciences, and nursing.
How to Apply
Follow this 3-step application process:
- Fill out the Online Form: Complete the [Online Application Form] (takes 5 to 10 minutes).
- Submit Documents: Send your CV and Cover Letter to
recruitment@psiet.org.- Subject Line: Must clearly state "Application for Clinical Nurse"
- Verify Confirmation: Check your email inbox to ensure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application.
Notice: If you do not receive the automatic response email, double-check your subject line formatting and resubmit your CV and cover letter. Only candidates deemed a good fit will be contacted.
Population Services International (PSI)
View ProfileOrganization Profile: Population Services International (PSI) --- Executive Summary Population Services International (PSI) is a non-profit global health organization dedicated to improving the health of people in developing and emerging markets. Founded in 1970, PSI pioneered consumer-centric approaches and social marketing to make health products, services, and information affordable, accessible, and desirable. Today, PSI operates across more than 40 countries, collaborating with local governments, the private sector, and civil society to build resilient, sustainable health systems. --- General Information | Field | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Organization Name | Population Services International (PSI) | | Entity Type | 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Global Health Organization | | Year Founded | 1970 | | Global Headquarters | Washington, D.C., USA | | European Office | Amsterdam, Netherlands | | Geographic Footprint | Operations in 40+ countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America | | Global Workforce | 5,000+ staff and affiliate health professionals globally | --- Vision, Mission & Core Values Vision To ensure all people can lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire through accessible, consumer-centered health solutions. Mission To make it easier for people in high-need populations to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by using social marketing, behavioral insights, and market-driven approaches to deliver affordable health products and services. Core Values Measurement: Utilizing evidence, research, metrics, and rigorous evaluation to guide decision-making. Pragmatism: Striving for excellence while prioritizing timely, practical, and actionable solutions. Honesty: Operating with integrity, transparently sharing successes, and learning openly from failures. Collaboration: Partnering actively with local communities, governments, and private sector actors to maximize health impact. Trust: Empowering local teams and staff to make informed, impactful decisions. Commitment: Building long-term local capacity and programs designed for sustainable impact. --- Technical Program Areas 1. Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Expanding access to modern contraceptive choices, self-injectable family planning options, and safe abortion care. Running youth-centric SRHR initiatives (e.g., Adolescent 360) designed to reduce early pregnancy and empower young women. 2. Malaria Prevention & Elimination Distributing long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), supporting community-level diagnostic testing, and expanding access to artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs). Partnering with national malaria control programs to execute surveillance and containment strategies. 3. HIV/AIDS Prevention & Care Promoting condom use, expanding self-testing kits, and linking high-risk populations to antiretroviral treatment (ART) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services. 4. WASH & Child Survival Scaling access to point-of-use water purification solutions (such as Wuha Agar) and oral rehydration salts (ORS) with zinc to combat childhood illnesses. Developing market-based sanitation solutions (such as the SATO Pan) to accelerate progress toward ending open defecation. --- Country Operations Focus: PSI Ethiopia Established in 2003, PSI Ethiopia tailors global health models to support Ethiopia’s path toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Approach: Utilizes human-centered design to bring health solutions directly to communities, homes, and digital platforms. Key Interventions: Active across reproductive health, HIV prevention, WASH, and malaria interventions, working in alignment with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health. --- Primary Donors & Strategic Partners Bilateral & Multilateral Donors: USAID, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Government of the Netherlands, and UN Agencies. Global Funds & Foundations: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Commercial Partners: Manufacturers, local distributors, and micro-entrepreneurs to maintain sustainable health supply chains. --- Global Contact Information World Headquarters: 1120 19th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20036, USA Phone: +1 (202) 785-0077 Official Website: www.psi.org
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