OPD Nurse - Wajid

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: OPD Nurse

Job Grade: Band 3

Department: Health

Location: Wajid

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

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