Qualify POP Nurse – Kaysenay Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia

Job Description

Job Grade: Band 3

Department: Health

Location: Kaysenay Hospital, Mogadishu

Reports To: Head Nurse

Direct Reports: None

The Somali Red Crescent Society is currently looking for a qualified candidate to fill the vacant positions of POP nurse  in Keysaney Hospital, Mogadishu.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Ø  Prepare for arrival of patients POP

Ø  Explain to patients what you are about to do.

Ø  Remove existing POP with care.

Ø  Apply POP according to Doctor’s order.

Ø  Explain to patient the special care for drying process.

Ø  Instruct the patient to inform the ward staff if they experience pain, decrease in sensation, coldness, or numbness of the limb in plaster.

Ø  Instruct the patients to avoid scratching of the limb in plaster.

Ø  Instruct the patient not to get plaster wet and how to protect the plaster.

Ø  Instruct the patient to frequently move toes fingers and elevate the effected limb.

Ø  Instruct the patient to mobilize on doctor’s request only.

Ø  Report to the doctor any abnormalities as a result of POP such as broken skin, infection, and allergy.

Ø  Report to the doctor if alignments is poor or the existence of drop foot etc.

Ø  Clean POP saw and other instruments after each use.

Ø  Report malfunction of instruments to head of theater.

Ø  Inform cleaners to clean the area after each patient.

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

Skills and Qualifications

Education

Bachelor/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

Interested qualified candidates are encouraged to send their C.V with cover letter to: srcshrd@gmail.com

Application Deadline:  30th May 2022

Job disclaimer and notification:

Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

 

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