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International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTumaco, San Andres de Tumaco, Narino, ColombiaCOP4.6M

About the Job

Requirements

  • A professional nursing qualification, professional license, and registration in Rethus are required.
  • At least two years of experience caring for pregnant patients is required; experience in clinical health settings is preferred.
  • Experience working with highly vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant people, women affected by mixed migration flows, and people receiving extramural care, is required.
  • Knowledge of sexual and reproductive rights, family planning, maternal and child health, AIEPI, voluntary interruption of pregnancy, clinical care for survivors of gender-based violence, nutrition, health promotion and disease prevention, and public health is required.
  • Skills in group facilitation, community work, and teamwork are required.
  • Written and verbal communication skills, effective interpersonal relations, clear expression, and fluent vocabulary are required.
  • Current certificates are required for subdermal implant insertion, rapid testing for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, basic and advanced life support, and either cytology collection or IUD insertion.
  • The role requires continuous availability for travel and overnight stays in intervention territories.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive daily care to service users at the program's various service points in accordance with established services.
  • Ensure health services meet the technical, ethical, and quality standards of Colombia's Ministry of Health and Social Protection and IRC guidelines.
  • Ensure timely and safe access to voluntary interruption of pregnancy, providing counseling and care under current Colombian regulations, including Judgment C-355 of 2006 and related rules.
  • Achieve a post-procedure contraceptive insertion rate of at least 90%, in accordance with program guidelines.
  • Provide timely, comprehensive follow-up to people served, in accordance with clinical protocols and established care pathways.
  • Prepare medication referral orders using the organization's authorized medication list.
  • Complete and sign diagnostic-support referral forms during care, as applicable.
  • Protect confidentiality, provide dignified treatment, and respect the rights of people accessing health services.
  • Record all care completely, accurately, and promptly in the electronic medical record using the organization's designated software.
  • Compile and report daily service statistics, including diagnoses, procedures, and services provided.
  • Submit the Individual Registry of Health Service Provision (RIPS) promptly and in accordance with institutional guidelines.
  • Complete public-health event notification forms accurately and promptly for submission to the SIVIGILA platform.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly technical reports as requested, including service statistics and program progress.
  • Collect data ethically, confidentially, and rigorously, contributing to the program's information-management systems.
  • Maintain program quality by using, following, and monitoring IRC processes, standard operating procedures, and institutional tools.
  • Follow and enforce program and organizational protocols, technical guidelines, and procedures.
  • Implement recommendations from supervisors, program coordination, and management.
  • Support cross-program processes, including referrals, requests, complaints and claims, risk analysis, safeguarding, and other institutional mechanisms.
  • Lead field implementation of IRC's Community Mobilization Strategy, document activities, and share progress, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support educational sessions, health promotion and prevention activities, and ongoing training organized by the program.
  • Coordinate visits by donors, IRC staff, media, and key stakeholders, ensuring visits are organized and meet their objectives.
  • Manage and strengthen IRC relationships with partner organizations and local stakeholders, providing timely and appropriate responses to emerging situations.
  • Continuously map stakeholders to identify opportunities for potential strategic partnerships.
  • Lead sectoral or multisectoral needs assessments in the field and contribute relevant information for program planning.
  • Lead field travel and team activities, coordinating with Operations to follow IRC procedures and operational tools.
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the context and identify changes that could affect security, humanitarian access, or program implementation.
  • Promptly report security incidents to the immediate supervisor in accordance with institutional protocols.
  • Use, safeguard, and control supplies, medical devices, and other items assigned for the role.
  • Meet the work plans, targets, indicators, and overall schedule established under the grant.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor in response to program needs.
  • Submit weekly activity reports and databases, identifying grants by service and service point.
  • Contribute to a constructive work environment and the strategic development of the health program, and achieve grant targets.
  • Coordinate with IRC teams in economic recovery and development, child protection, education, and women's protection and empowerment to provide holistic services to people initially served by the health program.
  • Complete and submit daily statistics by service and diagnosis, and maintain health program databases.
  • Ensure information-reporting tools meet the quality standards established by Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).
  • Ensure IRC or partner health services comply with Ministry of Health Resolution 3100 of 2019.
  • Support, document, and update authorized processes, procedures, clinical guidelines, and care protocols in accordance with current regulations, including Resolution 3100 of 2019.
  • Support activities to authorize new services the program intends to implement.
  • Accompany visits by regulatory authorities, respond to improvement plans, and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Submit timely, high-quality reports to regulatory bodies in accordance with current regulations.
  • Support the creation, revision, and implementation of pharmacovigilance and technovigilance manuals.
  • Communicate National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance (INVIMA) alerts and implement the Patient Safety Policy.
  • Design, implement, and monitor risk-management plans and health committees.
  • Audit clinical records to ensure quality of care and follow-up.
  • Review and validate medical-record standards in accordance with Colombian regulations.
  • Ensure implementation of informed-consent procedures and the required dissent form when a person declines prescribed care or treatment.
  • Audit medical-record documentation, including medical history, health conditions, habits, medication use, general physical examination, education and warning signs, nursing notes, procedure records, educational components, and follow-up.
  • Submit the Individual Registry of Health Service Provision (RIPS) daily.
  • Complete public-health event notification forms accurately and promptly for submission to the SIVIGILA platform.
  • Comply with Colombian regulatory requirements imposed by municipal and departmental authorities and perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Desired Qualifications

  • A course in care for survivors of sexual violence is desirable.
  • A course in care for victims of chemical agents is desirable.
  • Patient safety courses are desirable.
  • A course in service humanization is desirable.

About the Company

International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Emergency relief and long-term support provider active in 40+ countries and 26 U.S. cities, offering health, education, safety, economic, and protection services to people affected by conflict, displacement, or disasters. It runs refugee resettlement, mental health care, primary healthcare, vocational training, and protection programs, with operations that combine direct services and advocacy. Its distinct approach comes from a large global footprint, extensive field experience, a focus on dignity and resilience, and evidence-based programs supported by initiatives like the Airbel Impact Lab. The goal is to lessen suffering, protect human rights, and help communities recover and thrive through inclusive, long-term strategies that empower those affected by crises.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$500K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1933

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