OTP Nurse – Hudur, Bakool region, Somalia

Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS)

OTP Nurse – Hudur, Bakool region, Somalia

Position: OTP Nurse

Job Grade:

Band 3

Department:

Health

Location

Hudur Branch

Reports To:

Head Nurse

Direct Reports:

OTP Auxiliary Nurse

 

Overall Job Purpose

 

Conduct health screenings and appraisal of infants and children to detect conditionsof severe acute malnutrition. Provide early intervention and treatment by ensuring nutrition support  through provision of therapeutic food, routine drugs, including health and nutrition education by following the  safest and most effective therapeutic feeding protocol in line with SRCS health policy guidelines and nursing standards 

 

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Team Leadership & Programme Implementation

   Conduct health screenings and appraisal of children to detect conditionsof severe acute malnutrition

   Perform daily nursing tasks required in the daily care for children with severe acute malnutrition, which includes administration of drugs, therapeutic feed preparation and monitoring of vital signs

   Recommend referral of severe complicated SAM cases for specialized treatment

   Provide health and nutrition education to mothers on hand hygiene, cleanliness, waste disposal and other effective practices relevant for safety and infection prevention 

   Conduct home visits and follow-up discharged patients and provide continuity of care 

   Evaluate healthcare outcomes on SAM cases and prepare individualized reports 

   Raise requisitions for replenishment of drugs, consumable supplies and SAM therapeutic feeds Compile accurate data on all OTD/SAM cases 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

Educational Qualifications & Professional Training

Education

Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery with experience in SAM protocol 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 the screening and treatment of children diagnosed with severe acute malnutritionby following the safest and most effective therapeutic feeding protocol

Acknowledgement

I have received, reviewed and fully understand my job description. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential duties and responsibilities described therein,

How to apply

Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please write the position you are applying on the subject line. If you don’t write it, you applications will not considered.

Interested candidates should email their updated CV, cover letter, in one PDF, to hr.srcs@yahoo.com

Deadline for Applications: 21st July, 2024.

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