Nurse (Ebola Response Experience)

About the role

Iqarus, a healthcare solutions provider with over 40 years of experience, is recruiting a nurse with proven Ebola response experience for a project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The role suits someone with clinical expertise and resilience who enjoys working in challenging overseas environments as part of a highly specialized, multi-disciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality clinical care 24/7 within the medical facility
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols, isolation procedures and the clinical management of suspected or confirmed Ebola cases
• Perform continuous patient assessments and respond promptly to clinical deterioration
• Escalate serious, highly contagious or complex cases needing parenteral treatment to the physician immediately
• Maintain pharmacy and consumable stock, keeping minimum and maximum levels and the controlled drug register up to date
• Monitor and administer medication and intravenous infusions
• Keep ventilators, monitors and other medical equipment functioning properly and maintain ICU equipment and stock, including resupply requests

Required profile

• Nurse qualification with current registration or license to practice
• At least 3 years of experience in critical care
• Essential on-the-ground experience in Ebola response, ICU and HDU care
• Professional fluency in English; French is highly desirable

To apply, candidates must upload a fully updated CV, degree/diploma certificate, current practice license or medical registration, and a colour passport scan.