Senior Staff Nurse (Fixed Term)

The Senior Staff Nurse acts as the principal nursing officer at the health center, supervising nursing and non-paramedical staff, ensuring smooth operation of electronic medical records, and supporting health services delivery in accordance with UNRWA technical instructions. The role includes administrative duties, technical guidance, and maintaining high standards of infection control and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal nursing officer at the health center and supervise nursing and non-paramedical staff
• Provide technical support and conduct annual performance evaluations for supervised staff
• Ensure smooth running of the electronic medical record system including training, equipment replacement, and proper recording
• Supervise data collection, analysis, reporting of nursing activities, and follow-up of defaulter patients
• Assist in administration of the health center including stock control of vaccines, medical supplies, and other items
• Direct and participate in health activities including cross-cutting issues within the Family Health Team Approach
• Resume Staff Nurse and midwife responsibilities when those staff are unavailable
• Supervise and provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to nursing and non-paramedical staff
• Supervise infection control, triage nursing services, cleanliness, hygiene, and medical waste management
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Successful completion of secondary school
• A university degree or at least three years in nursing studies from an accredited educational institution
• A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station (where applicable)
• At least four years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience as a qualified nurse is required
• One year experience in nursing services at supervisory level is desirable
• Working experience in the provision of primary health care is desirable
• Ability to use computer and understanding of its usage in health applications is desirable
• Candidates must reside in West Bank or Jerusalem and have authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application
• Preference given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates of underrepresented gender
• English language proficiency at UN Level II in reading, writing, listening, and speaking
• Applicants must provide complete and accurate information and may be subject to background checks

Skills

• Nursing Practice
• Primary Health Care
• Nursing Supervision
• Infection Control
• Electronic Medical Records
• Health Service Delivery
• Health Administration
• Computer Literacy in Health
• Patient Care
• Health Education Programs
• Clinical Nursing
• Health Program Implementation
• Health Records Management
• Health Standards Compliance
• Nursing License

Languages

English