Case management Nurse

Contract

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On 19th Sept 2022, Ministry of Health confirmed a positive Ebola Viral Disease (Ebola Sudan Variant) case following RT – PCR tests at the Uganda Virus Research Institute. This outbreak originated from Mubende district in Central Uganda and was officially declared by the Uganda Ministry of Health on 20th September 2022. As part of the response to the outbreak, the ministry of health has constituted a national taskforce with the activation of different pillar as part of the taskforce. As of 13th November 2022, there were 141 SDVD confirmed cases and 55 deaths across 09 districts. The ongoing increase in the number of patients admitted (both confirmed cases and suspects) requires care planning and coordination. The assignment is intended to support the WHO Ebola response to contain the outbreak and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

Working in collaboration with the Case management pillar lead and team at the country office to accomplish the following tasks: 1. To support clinical management, including participating in direct nursing care of suspected and confirmed SVD cases while observing effective IPC measures. 2. Ensure proper storage and usage of supplies and drugs in the SVD Treatment center (ETU). 3. Ensure proper disposal of medical waste in the ETU. 4. To develop and implement drills on specific skills that enhance the capabilities of the health workers at the COVID-19 treatment centres. 5. To support health facilities in upgrading standards and practice of IPC in the treatment centres 6. To support monitoring of the health of health workers working in ETU treatment centres and districts in line with WHO and MOH guidance. 7. To assist the focal team in the Ministry of Health with the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation assessments of the implementation of the SVD treatment protocol. 8. To participate in the nursing care of patients admitted to treatment center to which he or she has been posted in the different sites in the country. 9. To undertake any other related responsibilities as assigned by the WHO Representative or Team Leader.

Key Deliverables:

1. Number of call days participated in as part of the ETU case management team.
2. A daily update of case management situation report prepared and submitted to the WHO country office.
3. Record of daily monitoring of health workers in place in the different ETUs.
4. Number of health workers trained in Case management support with participation of UNV deployed to the surrounding districts.
5. A system for monitoring health workers infection set up with 2 weekly reports submitted to the WHO Country office.
6. Record of all reports written and submitted to the country.

Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to WHO; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to WHO procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;

Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and WHO in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;

Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;

Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;

Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;

Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the WHO’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values

EVD case management/IPC or other Infectious with significant exposures to EVD and other Infectious Disease outbreak situations, including leading a case management team. Prior humanitarian working experience at field level, with WHO, other UN agency or with an international Non-Governmental Organization. Must be registered with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.

Uganda is a peaceful country, although everyone is advised to be security conscious. The duty station presents relatively good living conditions with adequate housing facilities (houses and apartments) readily available to rent, and with most of the economic and social amenities also available at affordable cost.