OPD Nurse – Waajid, Somalia

Job Description

Job Grade:

Band 3

Department:

Health

Location

Waajid

Reports To:

Head Nurse

Direct Reports:

OPD Auxiliary Nurse

Overall Job Purpose

Conduct assessment of child health needs for children under 5 and provide quality and comprehensive nursing, treatment and follow-up of patients in designated out-patient clinics. Ensure delivery of high-quality nursing interventions covering provision of antenatal services, postnatal care, immunization and reproductive health, nutrition, HIV/Ads, health and hygiene promotion and epidemic response in line with SRCS health policy guidelines and primary healthcare nursing standards

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Team Leadership & Programme Implementation

• Diagnose common health conditions to identify child health needs for children under 5
• Deliver an immunization program to ensure all children under 5 are appropriately immunized
• Assess and monitor patterns of weight gain and growth in children under 5
• Provide health education to mothers on breastfeeding and hygiene promotion
• Recommend referral of severe complicated cases for specialized treatment
• Conduct home visits and follow-up discharged patients and provide continuity of care
• Evaluate healthcare outcomes on under 5 children and prepare individualized reports
• Raise requisitions for replenishment of drugs and supplies as needed
• Compile accurate data on all OPD cases of under 5 children and prepare monthly reports

Operations Management 

• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the OPD health programme line with strategic priorities
• Identify capacity-building needs of the auxiliary and volunteer nursing team and ensure they are properly trained and well supported to implement programme activities
• Participate in emergency preparedness, rapid assessments and emergency responses

Partnerships/Relationships

• Develop and enhance relationships with strategic partners, donors, local authorities and community leaders to maximize support for maternal and child health
• Represent SRCS in relevant conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings  Perform other related duties as assigned by the SRSC Senior Management

Skills and Qualifications

Education

Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery with experience in maternal and child health or equivalent qualifications

Professional Training

Leadership and Management

Certification/Licensing

Registered Nurse

Job Competencies & Experience

Competencies

• Demonstrating consistency in upholding integrity and ethics
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Team leader with demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate openness to change & ability to manage complexities
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and ability to manage intergroup dynamics and mediate conflicting interests
• Excellent writing skills, analytical capacity to synthesize project outputs and findings for the preparation of quality programme reports
• Maturity & confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking officials
• Remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of views Proficiency in computer office packages word, excel, power point.

Language Requirement

Demonstrate proficiency in Somali and English languages

Relevant Experience

Minimum 2 years relevant experience in implementing an integrated health program consisting of maternal and child health, immunization, nutrition, HIV/Aids as well as health and hygiene promotion within a humanitarian context

How to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.srcs@yahoo.com

 Deadline for Applications: 1st Jun 2022.

 

………………………………………………………………………………………

QaranJobs.com

………………………………………………………………………………………

PLEASE JOIN US – QARAN JOBS

Follow us on our Social Media:

Telegram: https://t.me/qaran_jobs

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/QaranJobs.so

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/somaliajobs

Linkedin: https://so.linkedin.com/company/qaranjobs

Twitter: https://twitter.com/QaranJobs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qaranjobs

………………………………………………………………………………………