Registered Nurse – Pharo Health, Somaliland

Overview

The Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a pioneering, mission-driven organization working to
build a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Founded and fully funded by Pharo Management,
an emerging markets hedge fund, the Foundation represents a new model of philanthro capitalism: a
private endowment using its own capital to design, fund, and operate development programmes with
private-sector discipline and long-term commitment.

Over the next decade, the Foundation’s ambition is to deliver lasting impact across three
interdependent missions:

1. Empowering the next generation through affordable, high-quality education.
   2. Solving water scarcity by building and operating sustainable water infrastructure.
   3. Driving economic productivity by unlocking jobs, investment, and innovation through both
   non-profit and for-profit ventures.

Pharo Ventures, which is the Foundation’s for profit- arm, is building commercially sustainable
businesses across East Africa to create thousands of jobs and generate inclusive economic
growth. We complement the development work above by running for-profit ventures with
our current interest being in agri-business and healthcare sectors.

Pharo Health
Pharo Health is establishing a portfolio of companies under the Pharo Ventures Group, to drive its
healthcare strategy across the region. We intend to transform the healthcare landscape in the Horn
of Africa region by providing access to a network of premium diagnostic centers. Pharo Health Somaliland will be a portfolio company of Pharo Ventures Group.

The first healthcare venture in the portfolio is currently being established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Building on this foundation, the organization is now launching a flagship diagnostic and healthcare
services business in Somaliland, with ambitions to expand nationally and across the wider region.
The Somaliland business will operate as part of a growing regional healthcare network, benefiting
from cross-border collaboration, shared expertise, and operational synergies.

1. Position summary
   The Registered Nurse at PDC-SL is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centered
   nursing care within a premium outpatient setting. This role involves performing clinical assessments,
   supporting specialist medical consultations, and ensuring the seamless execution of diagnostic
   procedures. In addition to direct patient care, the Registered Nurse plays a vital role in maintaining clinical standards, fostering a professional “premium” patient experience, and providing mentorship
   and technical guidance to junior staff and interns to ensure institutional excellence.
2. Key Relationships
   Position Title: Nurse
   Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland
   Reports To: Operations Manager
   Vacancies: 3 nurses

Duties and Responsibilities
A. Patient Care and Outpatient Management
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including triage, medical history, and vital
signs monitoring.
• Deliver clinical nursing interventions accurately and efficiently, ensuring patient safety at all
times.
• Assist specialists (e.g., Cardiologists, Gastroenterologists, GPs) during patient consultations
and diagnostic examinations.
• Provide specialized nursing support for outpatient procedures, including ECGs, stress tests,
and assisting in the endoscopy suite.
• Maintain a calm and welcoming environment, ensuring every patient receives a “premium”
experience characterized by professionalism and empathy.

1. Specialist Clinic Support
   • Coordinate patient flow within specialized clinics to ensure minimal wait times and high
   service efficiency.
   • Prepare patients for specific diagnostic tests, ensuring they understand the procedure and
   follow pre-test instructions (e.g., fasting requirements).
   • Manage the recovery of outpatients post-procedure, providing clear discharge instructions
   and health education
2. Supervision, Mentorship, and Team Support
   • Provide mentorship and on-the-job coaching to junior nursing staff, technicians, and interns
   to improve their clinical competence.
   • Supervise junior team members and interns during routine duties to ensure adherence to
   ethical laboratory and clinical practices.
   • Support the Clinical Service Manager in monitoring team performance and fostering a culture
   of teamwork and professionalism.

   D. Infection Prevention and Patient Safety (IPC)
   • Adhere strictly to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures and “Universal
   Precautions” at all times.
   • Ensure correct handling, sterilization, and disposal of medical instruments and biohazardous
   waste.
   • Monitor and promote the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within the
   clinical area.
   • Identify and report any clinical incidents, safety risks, or medication errors promptly.

3. Documentation and Health Information
   • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records using the center’s Electronic Medical
   Record (EMR) system.
   • Ensure all nursing notes, handover reports, and clinical logs are clear and traceable.
   • Uphold strict patient confidentiality and data protection standards regarding all health
   information.
4. Resource and Inventory Management
   • Oversee the availability and proper use of medical supplies, and equipment within the unit.
   • Monitor inventory levels for specialist clinics and report shortages to prevent service
   interruptions.
   Ensure the clinical environment is organized, clean, and fully functional for daily operations