MHNT Clinical Nurse Officer

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• Location Type : Office
• Deadline : April 5th, 2026
• Career Level : Mid Level(3-5 years)
• Employment Type : Full time
• Number of people required : 1

About the Job

NOTICE: Emergency Roster Recruitment

Please be advised that this recruitment is for Emergency Roster Placement only and does not involve immediate hiring. This position will be based in different districts/woredas under our field office. Final candidates will be added to the roster and will be contacted right away when an emergency response arises. 

Background:

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation, and development support to vulnerable people and communities in over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response. 

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Job Overview: 

The MHNT-Clinical Nurse/ officer is responsible for proper implementation of Emergency Health and Nutrition response project at woreda level, focusing on host community and IDPs site medical consultation, health education, counseling and will monitor targeted health facilities at the project implementation areas. Moreover, they will work closely with MHNT Leader and Integrate the health care services with woreda health office to enhance their participation and involvement in prevention, awareness creation and capacity enhancement of woreda based government health staff (Nurse, Midwife, public health officer & HEWs) and S/he will provide ongoing technical support. This position will be based at different woreda under our field office and will directly report to the MHNT Leader.

Major Responsibilities: 

• The candidate will be responsible for all tasks related to the MHNT’s responsibility.
• Responsible for team planning movement and ensure all service package components of the MHNT are delivered. 
• They are specifically responsible for adult and under five-year medical consultation and nutrition service package and overall surveillance and HMIS/DHIS2 tools. 
• Responsible for all supplies related issues (In/Out & stock balance) & timely flag of shortage. 
• Responsible for vehicle utilization, administrative management including fuel & travel. 
• Attend necessary meetings within the woreda during emergencies, planning, responding, and monitoring. 
• Report on drug consumption rate, weekly drug report, surveillance report.
• Verify, compile, and share complete timely reports to woreda accordingly. 
• Early communicate any shortfalls (programmatic and administrative issues to MHNT Leaders &/or supporting partners) 
• Perform any other related duties as required. 

Safeguarding Responsibilities: – .

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to establish team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Develop ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

About You

Educational Requirements:

• MSc/BSc/Diploma in Public health or Nursing 

Preferred experience & skills: 

• Minimum work experience of 1 year for MSc and 2 years for BSc and 5 years for diploma holders. 
• Basic supervisory/managerial skills with strong inter-personal skills. 
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills
• NGO experience in emergency health and nutrition response project activities is preferable. 
• Proven experience in working with communities in participatory approaches and capacity building of health centers. 
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise implementation of emergency health response projects.
• Good technical and report writing skills with computer skills and knowledge. 
• Good knowledge and skills of Microsoft Office 
• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual and ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses. 
• Ability to work under pressure in remote areas and understanding the cultural context of the local area.

Language Skills: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English is mandatory and local language is advantageous.

Certificates or Licenses:

• IMNCI, PHEM, CMAM/IMAM

Requirement Skill

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel ,Power point)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
  
  Please include 3 references from current and former employers.
• Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
• Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information. 
• Name of the position you have applied for 
• Date of application 
• Summary of your qualifications and experience 
• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
• Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address 
• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees. 
• Disclaimer: – Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process. 
• IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. 
• IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients. 
• Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons. 
• Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.