Nurse Mentor
Quick answer
Mercy Ships is hiring a full-time Nurse Mentor for its work in Sierra Leone, focusing on developing and delivering nurse mentoring projects and enhancing the surgical system through training and quality improvement.
- Role
- Nurse Mentor
- Organization
- Mercy Ships
- Location
- Sierra Leone
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Mercy Ships is seeking an experienced Nurse Mentor for its work in Sierra Leone. They will develop and deliver nurse mentoring projects, in the surgical ward and/or the operating rooms, at a partner country teaching hospital. Develops and maintains strong relationships with partner country partners, providers, and government officials. This role works to enhance the partner country’s surgical system through mentoring, training, and quality improvement projects at targeted facilities, together with the existing multidisciplinary team from those facilities.
What you'll do
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain clear lines of communication between partner country partners, hospitals, ship departments, and the ETA team.
- Develop relationships with national partners, healthcare agencies, and other national or international Non-Government Organizations.
- Contribute to the development, design, and review of relevant ETA projects in the designated hospital(s).
- Maintain records and perform evaluations as necessary, of all training projects and donations, as directed by the ETA Director (In-Country).
- Document processes related to project delivery to increase the effectiveness of future projects.
- Participate in communications activities designed to promote the ETA portfolio of work among Mercy Ships’ stakeholders and supporters.
What it takes
- Registered Nurse with an active license in home country required.
- Nursing degree, equivalent to BScN or higher level.
- At least 3 years of relevant nursing experience including recent work experience in perioperative and/or operating room nursing.
- Experience working and/or training in healthcare in resource-limited settings is required.
- Experience in quality improvement, policy, and procedure design and implementation, and change management is strongly preferred.
- Experience in education, curriculum design, development, and simulation preferred.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Sierra Leone, and it is an in-office position.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a registered nurse license, nursing degree, at least 3 years of relevant nursing experience, and experience in quality improvement and education.
How do I apply?
Submit your application at the provided link: Nurse Mentor, Sierra Leone | Dayforce Jobs.
Is the job remote?
The job is not remote; it is an in-office position in Sierra Leone.
How to apply
Apply directly on Mercy Ships's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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