EPI Nurse – Balanbale 50 views0 applications

DEPARTMENT: PROGRAMS

REPORTS TO: MEDICAL DOCTOR

PLACE OF WORK: BALANBALE

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

POSITIONS: ONE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform patient intake and assessment, which includes measuring patient health and wellness, both through direct observation and by conducting medical tests and evaluations
• Vaccinate all the new arrivals according to the protocol
• Maintain the cold chain of the vaccines
• Educate patients and the general public on disease management, special diet plans and medical conditions
• Provide patient care at the MCH
• Aid patients from the moment they enter the clinic by collecting patient information, supporting patient evaluation, administering treatments and medications as needed, and educating patients
• Asks patients questions about current symptoms, medical histories, and medications to provide the current medical needs and background
• Conduct preliminary tests such as blood pressure and respiratory checks
• Change the dressing on a wound, apply topical treatments, or administer medication via intravenous methods or direct injection
• Follow up with patients to determine whether courses of treatment are effective and assess patients during follow-up appointments.
• Maintain clear communication with all other health post staff regarding the status of beneficiaries.
• ·Offer practical advice and education to the new arrivals on the key issues of Health
• Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work
• Provide direct care to patients, including administering medication or treatments

JOB SPECIFICATION

Academic

• Diploma in Health Sciences such as Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing or another technical relevant discipline

Experience

· 2-3 years in similar position

· Experience working in Somalia

· Management of Immunization/Cold-chain

Work related skills

· Strong experience in health and nutrition

· Strong knowledge of the programme management cycle, and related process and structures for quality programme management

· Good organizational skills

· Good time management skills

· Strong communication skills, including ability to lead and manage remote

· Ability to work in harsh conditions

· Strategic thinking

· Aggressive and Result Oriented

· Able to set targets and meet own targets on a monthly basis and follow up targets of reporting colleagues

· Able to meet deadlines

· Knowledge of local Language- Somali

· Able to identify programme challenges and plan and communicate alternatives for smooth programme implementation

Personal attributes

· Ability to work under pressure

· Trustworthy

· Team player

· Responsiveness

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Strong customer relation skills

· Integrity