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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-timeIpiales, Narino, ColombiaCOP3.6M

About the Job

Requirements

  • Professional nursing qualification, professional license, and registration with Rethus.
  • At least 2 years of experience caring for pregnant patients, preferably in clinical health settings.
  • Experience working with highly vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant patients, and women affected by armed conflict, migration flows, and outreach health services.
  • Knowledge of sexual and reproductive rights, family planning, maternal and child health, the Integrated Care Strategy for Childhood Illness (AIEPI), voluntary interruption of pregnancy (IVE), clinical care for survivors of gender-based violence, nutrition, health promotion and disease prevention, and public health.
  • Ability to work with groups and in community-based settings.
  • Current certificates in subdermal implant insertion; rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B; basic and advanced life support; and cervical cytology sampling or intrauterine device insertion.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical, clinical, operational, and programmatic implementation of the IRC health program in Ipiales, including direct sexual and reproductive health services, management, monitoring, quality, regulatory compliance, and strategic coordination.
  • Provide daily, comprehensive care to service users at program service points in accordance with established services and technical, ethical, and quality standards.
  • Provide timely and safe access to voluntary interruption of pregnancy, including counseling and care under current Colombian regulations.
  • Provide family-planning counseling and methods, meeting the program's contraceptive insertion target of at least 90%.
  • Conduct health promotion and disease prevention activities in the community and support educational sessions, prevention activities, and ongoing training.
  • Follow up with service users according to clinical protocols and care pathways; prepare medication referrals and diagnostic-support referrals as appropriate.
  • Protect confidentiality, dignity, and the rights of people accessing health services.
  • Record all care accurately and promptly in the organization's electronic medical-record system; consolidate and report daily service statistics, diagnoses, procedures, and services; submit RIPS records and public-health event notifications through SIVIGILA.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly technical reports on service statistics and program progress; collect and manage program data ethically, confidentially, and accurately.
  • Monitor tracking systems, including Integra and Power BI; maintain data quality; consolidate and report technical and budget indicators; and maintain program databases and MEAL reporting tools.
  • Coordinate procurement, inventory, distribution, and operational and administrative management of medical supplies; resolve operational and infrastructure issues and safeguard assigned supplies and medical devices.
  • Ensure program quality by applying IRC standard operating procedures and tools, implementing supervisory recommendations, and following program and organizational protocols and cross-cutting processes, including referrals, complaints and feedback, risk analysis, and safeguarding.
  • Lead field implementation and documentation of the IRC Community Mobilization Strategy; promote targeting of vulnerable populations and conduct sectoral or multisectoral needs assessments.
  • Coordinate with other IRC programs and areas to provide holistic services; participate in interagency meetings and maintain relationships with partner organizations and local stakeholders.
  • Map stakeholders to identify potential strategic partnerships and coordinate visits by donors, IRC personnel, media, and other key actors.
  • Lead field travel and team activities in coordination with Operations; maintain situational awareness of changes affecting security, humanitarian access, or program implementation; and promptly report security incidents.
  • Supervise the health team and report project activities; use assigned resources efficiently; identify and manage grants related to pharmaceutical services; and report weekly activities and databases, including grant information by service and service point.
  • Contribute to the strategic development of the health program, meet grant targets, and coordinate with IRC teams supporting economic recovery, child protection, education, and women's protection and empowerment.
  • Ensure services provided by IRC or partners comply with Ministry of Health Resolution 3100 of 2019 and other applicable regulations; support and update approved services, clinical guidelines, procedures, and protocols.
  • Support the development of activities to authorize new services, accompany regulatory inspections, respond to improvement plans, and provide timely, accurate reports to regulatory entities.
  • Support the creation, adjustment, and implementation of pharmacovigilance and technovigilance manuals; communicate INVIMA alerts; and implement the Patient Safety Policy.
  • Design, implement, and monitor risk-management plans and health committees; audit clinical records and validate medical-record standards, including documentation of history, health conditions, habits, medication use, physical examinations, education, warning signs, nursing notes, procedures, follow-up, and informed consent or refusal of care.
  • Comply with Colombian municipal and departmental regulatory requirements, grant work plans, targets, indicators, and schedules, and other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in clinical health settings.
  • Training in care for survivors of sexual violence, care for victims of chemical agents, patient safety, and humanization of services.

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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