Registered Nurse Public Health (Doha)

The Public Health Nurse works under the supervision of the Deputy Project Manager in conjunction with the healthcare team physicians and government agencies to prevent healthcare associated infections. The Public Health Nurse must be able to interpret data to plan implement evaluate and disseminate outcome-based care. The Public Health Nurse will assist with investigation and systematically analyse healthcare associated infection data and provide mitigation training to nursing staff. The Public Health Nurse will evaluate implement and document all appropriate quality control and quality assurance measures in alignment with CDC standards and company policy.

Key Responsibilities

Collect and analyze infectious disease data to make evidence-based decisions.

Conduct rounds discuss and monitor infection prevention practices with nursing and supporting staff.

Provide professional nursing care based on established nursing protocols policies and procedures.

Administer and dispense medications and vaccines based on nursing assessment and nursing protocol.

Disseminate infection prevention information including surveillance data and policy decisions.

Apply the principles of Infection prevention to development of educational training programs.

Provide public health guidance to the nursing staff by training scheduling evaluating and counseling the nursing staff.

Read research relevant subject matter to maintain current knowledge and competencies in infection prevention.

Assist in the development of the care plans for infected individuals to contain the spread of infectious diseases.

Assist with the development of action plans in community or medical facility outbreak to minimize the potentially devastating impact.

Collaborate with government agencies such as the CDC to ensure that infection control practices are implemented and enforced.

Utilize strategies for interacting with persons from a culturally diverse background.

Educate nursing staff and paraprofessional team on new processes and assist staff in continuing education on infection prevention protocols per CDC.

Manage AED program and training.

Interact with healthcare team to provide information and foster communication between laboratory staff and healthcare team.

Participates in public health emergencies response as directed.

Cooperate with state and county health department regarding infectious and communicable diseases.

Participate fully in Departmental and Facility Quality and Assurance activities. Support the delivery and administration of Q & A activities.

Liaise with medical staff regarding staff health concerns.

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.

Participate in mass‑casualty drills twice a year and remain available for on‑call coverage.

Complete required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client‑specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

This list is non‑exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications Required Skills and Knowledge

Must hold valid current and unrestricted nursing license from country of origin.

Minimum of two (2) years experience in Public Health preferably in a remote setting.

Completion of Public Health Nurse course Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred or strong background in the field of Infectious Disease Control in a healthcare setting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook).

Education Required

Graduate from an accredited nursing program or international equivalent.

Obtain provided American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Physical Requirements

Work is normally performed in a deployment work environment.

Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

May require bending stooping and lifting to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications

Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate.

This position is unaccompanied.

Ability to obtain a base security clearance.

Must be able to relocate to Doha Qatar.

A valid passport from Country of Record is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay.

Additional Information Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Full‑time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full‑time

Key Skills

EMR Systems

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

ICU Experience

Hospice Care

Workers' Compensation Law

Home Care

Nursing

Catheterization

Critical Care Experience

Medication Administration

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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