Stabilization Centre Nurse
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Reports to: Nutrition Officer
Technically responsible to: SC Clinical Officer and DPHC
Relationships externally: Kenya Ministry of Health authorities at district level and Health facility staff
Salary: Kshs 38,000 per month
Benefits: Insurance cover, house allowance at 15% of basic salary, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.
Merlin Objective
Merlin is a British humanitarian Non Governmental Organisation providing health care to populations in crises.
Merlin
exists to provide an immediate and effective response to medical emergencies
throughout the world.
Overall Objectives (scope)
Overall objectives (scope) of the position are to develop and maintain all nutrition aspects of Merlin’s nutrition project in Turkana.
The
post holder will work under the direct supervision and OJT support by the
Nutrition Officer and day to day working relationship with the SC Clinical
Officer.
The
SC nurse will work within the MoH system and hence will engage with the MoH
authorities and staffs at the hospital and district level on a regular basis.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Implement SC
{Stabilization Centre} activities within the integrated paediatric ward
and ensure the management of the commodities {food, drugs, and equipment}
- Systematic
nutrition screening of the children under 5 years admitted in the
paediatric ward/ stabilization centre, in Lokitaung District hospital.
- Carry out daily
nutritional status monitoring of severely malnourished children as
prescribed in the protocol.
- Prepare and administer
the appropriate formulas/feeds for the malnourished children in the SC
- Record
beneficiaries attendance, new admission and discharges
- Provide
appropriate nutrition counseling and health education for the mothers and
caretakers.
- Prepare weekly
and monthly reports for the MOH and Merlin.
- Ensure
continuous availability of drugs and nutrition supplies for the
mothers/caretakers.
- Ensure proper
handing over of duties within the SC.
- Consult and
inform supervisor and/or the upper line manager on issues that may affect
the smooth operations of the stabilization centre.
- Perform other
duties limited to the Health and nutrition programme as assigned by the
supervisor.
Required
Qualifications
- Qualified Kenya
Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or Enrolled Community Nurse
(ECN) with at least one year field experience in nutrition monitoring
activities, malnutrition case detection and management and EPI/ PHC.
- Experience in
data collection and basic desk analysis.
- Ability to write
clear and concise reports.
- Training
experience in community education.
- Able to work
under minimal supervision.
- Previous work
experience in the MoH structures will be an added advantage.
- Basic computer
skills will also be an added advantage.
Key
Competencies
- Strong
communication skills, with excellent written and fluent spoken
English
- Ability to
establish strong working relationships with colleagues from different
functions and cultures
- Ability to
manage and prioritize work when faced with high workload and multiple
tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Ability to
proactively identify and address issues as they emerge.
- An understanding
of, and commitment to Merlin and MoH mission and values
- A team player
and high degree of flexibility.
To
apply for this position
All applications including cover letter and CV should be sent to:
HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya
OR
Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org
Application deadline is 5:00pm on Friday, 21st June 2013.
Please
note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.