Nurse Manager, Non-Communicable Diseases

Job Summary This Zahle based position contributes to the mission of the organization by improving the care and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD’s: diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, emphysema) for Syrian refugees in 38 informal tented settlements (ITS) in the central Bekaa valley. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor and coordinate the care of all patients with non-communicable diseases in the mobile medical unit (MMU) service area Establish a registry of NCD patients. Schedule a rotation of ITS visits. Recruit, train, and supervise community health promoters for NCDs. Facilitate community level NCD health education. Monitor, evaluate, and report on NCD case management. Facilitate referrals for NCD medications and monitor patient adherence. Manage pharmacy stocks of NCD medications for MMUs.   Essential Minimum Qualifications Required: Professional health degree required, Bachelors in Nursing preferred Minimum 1-2 years nursing experience Familiarity with chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, chronic respiratory disease) Sensitivity to the needs of refugee beneficiaries Ability to travel to remote project locations on a regular basis Ability to evaluate  and summarize project data into cohesive reports Ability to work under pressure, managing a varied workload Ability to work within a team and exhibit good communication efforts Strong attention to detail and report writing skills Skills in facilitating health education sessions Proficiency in computer applications: Excel, Word, Email Understand the mission of Medical Teams International   Desired Qualifications: Arabic and English language skills; knowledge of French a plus Prior international non-governmental organizational experience Experience in public health programs Experience with supportive supervision   Department: Programs/Emergency Response and Global Security Reports to:   MTI/Lebanon Country Coordinator Location:      Lebanon