DEPARTMENT: PROGRAMS
REPORTS TO: MEDICAL DOCTOR
PLACE OF WORK: BALANBALE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
POSITIONS: ONE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Give intramuscular or subcutaneous injections according to immunization protocol.
· Fill in the immunization cards and the immunization register book at the community level
· Give information about the next immunization and secondary side effects.
· Increase awareness of the mothers about immunization. Encourage them to immunize their children.
· In close collaboration with the nurses and CO, ensure that all admitted patients are being vaccinated correctly and timely.
· Control of the cold chain according to the protocol.
· Dispose of the waste correctly (safety boxes).
· Manage the stock of vaccines and other immunization material and fill in the stock cards correctly.
· Order necessary medical and non-medical items from the main pharmacy on a daily basis.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Academic
- Trained as a Nurse and graduated from a recognized institution on Somalia
Experience
· 2-3 years in similar position
Work related skills
· Good organizational skills
· Good time management skills
· Strong communication skills, including ability to lead and manage remote
· Ability to work in harsh conditions
· 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
Personal attributes
· Ability to work under pressure
· Trustworthy
· Team player
· Responsiveness
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Strong customer relation skills
· Integrity
About Mercy USA
Mercy-USA for Aid and Development is dedicated to alleviating human suffering and supporting individuals and their communities in their efforts to become more self-sufficient. Incorporated in the State of Michigan in 1988, Mercy-USA’s projects focus on improving health, nutrition and access to safe water, as well as promoting economic and educational growth around the world.
The position will close 20th January 2019
Any interested candidate can send a CV and cover letter to the following email address: [email protected] or Deliver hardcopy CV’s to the MOH (Balanbale & Abduwaq). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
More Information
- Job City Balanbale