OTP Nurse

SRCS

SRCS is a non-political, independent humanitarian organization and is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

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Job description

Position: OTP Nurse

Job Grade: Band 3

Department: Health

Location: Hudur

Reports To: Head Nurse

Direct Reports: OTP Auxiliary Nurse

Overall Job Purpose

Conduct health screenings and appraisal of infants and children to detect conditions of 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 conditions of 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

Skills and qualifications

Education

BS in Nursing/Midwifery/Nutrition or Public Health with experience in SAM protocol or equivalent qualifications

Professional Training

Leadership and Management

Certification/Licensing

Registered Nurse

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 malnutrition by following the safest and most effective therapeutic feeding protocol