Nurse - Local National (Part-Time)

About the role

Iqarus, a healthcare solutions provider with over 40 years of experience, is hiring a part-time local national nurse in Lubumbashi. The nurse provides primary healthcare during daytime hours on a 12-hour continuous basis, manages medical records and equipment, and supports emergency care and evacuation coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and ensure confidentiality.
• Procure, distribute and manage medical equipment, medications and consumables.
• Evaluate critically ill or injured patients by taking symptoms and a detailed history, then communicate accurate information about diagnosis, treatment plans and medication to patients and physicians.
• Monitor patients' conditions, interpret symptoms and advise on care needs.
• Coordinate with the health team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain emergency care standards and make sound decisions in emergencies based on vital signs and patient presentation.
• Provide evidence-based primary healthcare during daytime hours on a 12-hour continuous basis, and be ready to manage medical emergencies 24/7.
• Stabilise patients before MEDEVAC and provide care during transfers.
• Advise UNHCR staff on health risks, including mental health first aid, and coordinate evacuations with local providers and the physician.
• Deliver health promotion and education activities and coordinate assigned health programmes.

Required profile

• Accepted international standard paramedic or general nursing qualification.
• Current valid registration or licence to practice in the country of origin.
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• ACLS or equivalent.
• Experience in a remote or austere environment preferred.

Required skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• IT skills, including electronic medical records systems.
• Fluency in English; French preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously in demanding situations and under high stress, and within a multidisciplinary team.