SOS Children’s Villages invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criterion for the below position.

Job Title:  Temporary Nutrition Nurse (5 positions)

Report to: Nutrition Supervisor

Location:  Bur-Hakaba

Job Summary: 

The Nutrition Nurse is expected to provide a high standard of promoting optimum health and preventive health care, thereby contributing to a safe, efficient and effective service to patients. The employee will also provide assistance to the doctors and the other medical care team where appropriate, recognizing that the effective management of hospital depends on effective communication and participation of all members of the team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision of Immunization clinics and vaccine administration.
• Responsible for screening and administering vaccine at immunization clinics as well as computer system operation.
• Receiving vaccines from MCH coordinator, proper storage and handling of vaccines.
• Monitor amount of vaccine on hand and ordering if necessary.
• Check temperatures of cooler and refrigerator every AM and PM and maintain logs.
• Complete and maintain monthly and yearly appointment calendar.
• Handle and dispose of bio-hazard sharp containers.
• Keep supply containers clean and supplied.
• Ensure supplies are ordered as needed, on a monthly basis.
• Scheduling dates and times to immunize according to State and CDC guidelines.
• Maintenance of client appointment book, assisting clients with making appointments and updating client records as needed.
• Maintain current provider enrollment list and information.
• Contact physicians for immunizations updates.
• Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly EPI reports.
• To undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.