Reference No: REC/059 /25Job title: Clinical NurseLocation Oromia/Borena/-Dahas and HudetReports to:Project Manager/SNHO/Number of Posts4 (Four)Closing date: December 1, 2025
GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.
GOAL is a non-for-profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS. Currently, we work with pastoralist, agropastoral, pastoral dropouts, rural small holder farmers, rural/urban youth and street children to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience in Ethiopia working closely with local communities, local government, donors and other key actors. GOAL E Humanitarian Response is centered on nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, multipurpose cash, NFIs and protection interventions in country wide while the recovery and development focus on livelihoods, economic opportunities, health, health and nutrition system strengthening and WASH with solid emphasis on integrated programming and community-based approach in Oromiya regional state. The Street Children programme is implemented with local partners in Addis Ababa and Hawassa.
We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE:
Providing nursing care, treatment, and follow-up of patients, according to the direction of FMOH for this qualification (BSC holders in clinical Nursing), following protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES
Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment.
Always respecting medical secrets and confidentiality.
Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary
Sending material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization
Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessing the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration
Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed.
Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorization, etc.)
Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures
Job Requirements
Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement? Then join us if you have:
Bachelor of Science in nursing, a renewed professional license from an EFDA, and more than 3 years of previous experience in recognized private and government specialized, and referral hospitals as clinicians under five OPD, Adult, MCH OPD. Or working with an NGO as the MHS team,
Desirable quality, skill and competence:
Proven capacity in addressing psychosocial needs and counseling.
Practical experience of working at Health facilities, Adult, under five, MCH OPDs is a must.
Experience in training staff and key community members, plus mentoring and building the capacity of local staff.
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive, and empathetic with all beneficiaries and their careers.
Excellent in the provision of health messages in Oromeffa and creative.
Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibility.
ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES.
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reason related to their level of skills and experience.
GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies and other GOAL and Donor policies.
GOAL’s Conflict of Interest Policy applies to all recruitment processes. Staff will be required to declare Conflict of Interest during the process.
Note: If you have any serious concern over wrongdoing, please report it at www.safecall.co.uk/report or email goal@safecall.co.uk. All information is treated confidentially by Safe call, and you may remain anonymous if you wish
REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:
GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.
A chance to develop tangible experience.
Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.
Commitments:
GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations.
GOAL highly promotes Equality, diversity and inclusion and works with women and men, People with disabilities, and employees of various ages including youth, supports their empowerment and appreciates their achievements constantly. GOAL also encourages applications from diverse candidates including women, people with disabilities, people with diverse backgrounds, and youth to apply.
GOAL has zero tolerance to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, race, economic status etc . we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safe guarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care.
GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.
You are welcome to include your sex (Male or female) and any disability issues in your CV (please note that this information will only be used to comply with affirmative action policy of the organization)
How To Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - non-returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number, along with the title & Duty station, needs to be written in the application letter.
GOAL strongly encourages Qualified female candidates to apply!
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.
Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at a later stage.
GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.
