Back Emergency Nurse (SSA4 - Part-time) -2 positions

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS21 August 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Juba)

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• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

  Job Title: Emergency Nurse, SSA-4 (Part-time)

  Type of contract & Grade: Special Service Agreement (SSA, level 4)

  Duration: 11 Months, with maximum of 60 working days (Part-time and on need-based basis to cover the function while current staff is away on mission or absence or when need arise,)

  Duty Station: Juba

  Number of positions: 02

  Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities (Not All-Inclusive)

  • Respond promptly and effectively to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing BLS/ACLS as appropriate.
  • Deliver pre-hospital, inter-hospital, and on-site emergency care in line with internationally recognized guidelines (BLS, ACLS, PHTLS/ATLS).
  • Operate and maintain emergency medical equipment (ventilators, cardiac monitors, defibrillators) and administer medications as prescribed.
  • Provide trauma care, including fracture immobilization, bleeding control, and other life-saving interventions.
  • Accompany patients to local hospitals or during medical evacuations, ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Visit staff members admitted to the hospital and liaise with the treating medical team to stay informed about their medical management and treatment plan.
  • Provide support with any administrative matters related to the patient's admission and discharge.
  • Support field responses to emergencies involving WFP staff or eligible dependents in coordination with management, security, and medical colleagues.
  • Assist in delivering primary healthcare, dispensing prescribed medicines, performing minor procedures, and liaising with hospitals in the doctor’s absence.
  • Maintain accurate patient records in line with WFP/JMAT SOPs, including entries in electronic medical systems.
  • Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with WFP policies and professional ethics.
  • Inspect ambulance and clinic medical supplies regularly; replace expired or used items as necessary.
  • Participate in wellness campaigns, medical screenings, and vaccination drives. Prepare timely medical reports and participate in relevant meetings and WFP wellness initiatives. Conduct BLS/ACLS and first-aid training sessions for WFP staff and other JMAT medical personnel. Manage pharmaceutical stocks and ensure all clinic equipment is functional.
  • In the absence of the doctor, coordinate clinic operations in consultation with the Head Doctor and Project Manager and submit weekly/monthly reports.
  • Provide medical escort services for high-level delegations when required.
  • Provide in-flight medical escort services to WFP employees and their eligible dependents, as required, for patient transfers from Field Offices to Juba, and from Juba to Nairobi or Kampala
  • Contribute to WFP disaster and emergency preparedness and response planning.
  • Travel to the FO for a mission to give ground support as needed and do Health risk assessments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Doctor or Project Manager.

    Standard Minimum Qualifications

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a three-year Diploma in Nursing.
    • Certification in emergency care or paramedicine from an accredited institution.
    • Valid nursing or paramedic license in the country of origin.
    • Mandatory certifications: BLS and ACLS.
    • Additional advantage: PHTLS or ATLS certification.

      Experience:

      • Minimum of 3 years in emergency medicine, remote medicine, flight medicine, ICU, or critical care.
      • Experience in hardship or insecure environments is an asset.
      • Prior experience in humanitarian, international, or UN settings is desirable.

        Knowledge & Skills:

        • Strong clinical skills with the ability to make rapid and sound medical decisions.
        • Ability to work under pressure in high-stress situations with limited resources.
        • Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
        • High standard of confidentiality and professionalism.
        • Competence in medical documentation and reporting.

          Ability to deliver medical training to diverse audiences

          Languages:

          • Fluency in written and spoken English (Level C).
          • Knowledge of local languages (Arabic) is an asset.

            Condition for Application:

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            This position is open Only for qualified Internal and External South Sudanese Candidates. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

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