Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Nurse

Key Responsibilities
• Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with specific conditions as prescribed by the clinician.
• Identify and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long-term conditions.
• Supervise incentive staffs working in the specific ward
• Prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds and whenever required.
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented in the patient’s charts.
• Perform bedside nursing.
• Escort patient to other referral hospital when necessary.
• Do hospital coverage and on-call as required.
• Conduct regular training session for refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward cases and charting.
• Give health education to patients and clients
• Compile and submit monthly reports.
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.
• Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same.
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.
• Supervise incentive staff working in RH and EPI at a designated clinic.
• Assist the CO during the running of a clinic and whenever required.
• Together with the C.O organize for adequate clinic coverage when required.
• Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Key Result Areas:
• Ability to provide overall leadership at the assigned ward or department.
• Ensure timely and quality health care services to refugees
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure rational use of medical supplies and drugs.

Qualifications
• Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution
• Be registered and have a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya

Required Experience & Competencies:
• At least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital setup.
• Computer literate
• Team player and cultural sensitivity is required.
• Ability to work in hardship areas (Previous experience in a Camp setting will be an added advantage).
• Fluency in Turkana/Somali will be an added advantage

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee on rescue.csod.com to apply

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