Nurse - Beirut

Key responsibilities  

Accountability and Complexity 

Under the supervision and guidance of the public health officer, RI nurses will monitor the referral process of pregnant women and ensure they receive adequate medical care, based on their professional judgment in hospital settings. 

Complex care coordination: RI nurses will coordinate between hospitals and primary health care centers, managing multiple aspects of care from hospital admission to post-natal visits. 

Effective communication: RI nurses must possess excellent communication skills to effectively liaise between patients, healthcare providers, PHCCs and hospitals. 

Patient care in Hospitals: 

Receive referrals of High-Risk pregnancies: Assess referrals of pregnant women who are at high risk due to conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or multiple gestations and coordinate with RI’s field medical coordinator for approval on admission. 

Coordinate Referrals: Facilitate referrals to hospitals for further evaluation and management. Ensure that referrals are managed in a timely manner and that the pregnant women are aware of their treatment plan. 

Monitor and Follow-Up: Continuously track the progress of high-risk pregnancies management through regular follow-ups. Ensure that the women attend their specialist appointment, are admitted promptly, adhere to treatment plans, and receive the necessary care to manage their risk effectively. 

Facilitate the Admission and Treatment of children under 18: Following the identification of patients and referrals from the supported PHCC, RI nurse will coordinate with hospitals to ensure that children are admitted promptly and receive the required interventions.  

Ensure Comprehensive Documentation: Following RI guidelines, the nurse will have to ensure full documentation by hospital staff for all patient interactions, including medical histories, care provided, and follow-up visits. This includes maintaining accurate copies of medical files and referral documents to support continuity of care and facilitate effective coordination with health facilities. 

Coordination with PHCCs: 

Schedule Appointments: Collaborate with Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) and RI’s nutrition team to schedule post-natal care visits for new mothers. Ensure that these appointments are arranged promptly to support continued medical assessment and care. 

Ensure Continuity of Care: Communicate effectively with PHCCs to ensure that the new mothers are receiving the necessary follow-up care.  

Provide Education and Resources: identify needs for capacity building and coaching for hospital staff, and coordinate with the PHO to develop and implement a training plan accordingly. 

Behavior and conduct  

Ensures that behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies  

Acts with integrity and holds themselves accountable for being respectful, inclusive and professional 

Reports any concerns 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Relief International is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Relief International (RI) is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to RI’s Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

RI Values

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

Inclusiveness

Transparency and accountability

Agility and innovation

Collaboration

Sustainability