Nurse Manager, Non-Communicable Diseases

Job Summary
This Zahle based position contributes to the mission of the organization by improving the care and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD’s: diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, emphysema) for Syrian refugees in 38 informal tented settlements (ITS) in the central Bekaa valley.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor and coordinate the care of all patients with non-communicable diseases in the mobile medical unit (MMU) service area
Establish a registry of NCD patients.
Schedule a rotation of ITS visits.
Recruit, train, and supervise community health promoters for NCDs.
Facilitate community level NCD health education.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on NCD case management.
Facilitate referrals for NCD medications and monitor patient adherence.
Manage pharmacy stocks of NCD medications for MMUs.

 
Essential Minimum Qualifications Required:

Professional health degree required, Bachelors in Nursing preferred
Minimum 1-2 years nursing experience
Familiarity with chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, chronic respiratory disease)
Sensitivity to the needs of refugee beneficiaries
Ability to travel to remote project locations on a regular basis
Ability to evaluate  and summarize project data into cohesive reports
Ability to work under pressure, managing a varied workload
Ability to work within a team and exhibit good communication efforts
Strong attention to detail and report writing skills
Skills in facilitating health education sessions
Proficiency in computer applications: Excel, Word, Email
Understand the mission of Medical Teams International

 
Desired Qualifications:

Arabic and English language skills; knowledge of French a plus
Prior international non-governmental organizational experience
Experience in public health programs
Experience with supportive supervision

 
Department: Programs/Emergency Response and Global Security
Reports to:   MTI/Lebanon Country Coordinator
Location:      Lebanon