Background

The Yazda Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) Project provides integrated primary healthcare services—including non-communicable disease (NCD) and mental health (MH) care—to conflict-affected populations in Sinjar. The project operates in coordination with the Ninewa Directorate of Health (DoH) and supported by Stichting Vluchteling (SV). The MMU Nurse plays a key role in ensuring high-quality service delivery, adherence to medical protocols, and coordination between the field medical team and Yazda’s central health management.

Job Purpose

The MMU Nurse is responsible for supporting physicians in providing clinical services, managing patient care, conducting health education sessions, and ensuring that medicines and medical supplies are appropriately handled and recorded. The Nurse also collaborates closely with the Mental Health Counselor, Community Health Officer, and Pharmacist to provide holistic patient-centered care.

Main Responsibilities

1. Assist medical doctors in patient examinations, diagnosis, and treatment.
2. Record vital signs and ensure accurate documentation of patient data in MMU registers.
3. Support NCD and MH screening according to Yazda and WHO protocols.
4. Prepare and administer prescribed medications under supervision.
5. Participate in health education and awareness sessions with community members.
6. Coordinate with the Pharmacy Officer to ensure proper stock management and consumption reporting.
7. Support data collection, reporting, and quality assurance activities.
8. Maintain infection prevention and control (IPC) standards and ensure cleanliness of the MMU site.
9. Provide first aid and emergency response when required.
10. Participate in training, supervision, and other capacity-building activities as assigned