Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya. The Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position:
Position Title: Mental Health Nurse (1 position)
Locations: IFO 2 – Dadaab Refugee Operations
Reporting To: Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Coordinator
Overall Purpose
Reporting to the Mental Health and
Psychosocial Support Coordinator, the Mental Health Nurse’ s overall objective
will be to provide safe, effective and curative mental health and psychosocial
services in Ifo/Ifo 2 camps.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Identify and define mental health
problems and needs of the refugees in Ifo camp and provide technical
advice on all cases of psychiatric disorders/other psychological problems.
- Oversee and conduct mental health
assessments, diagnose and plan individual case management of psychiatric
patients in the refugee camp/Host community, refer accordingly and prepare
report.
- Develop nursing care plans for
psychiatric patients admitted into the ward and liaise treatment plans
with the Medical officer/ Clinician.
- Provide a detailed training for
the mental health assistants on mental health.
- Respond to the request of law
enforcement officers/staff by phone or at the scene when the officer/staff
person have reasonable cause to believe the person within the camp is
mentally ill and is likely to be in immediate danger to self and/or
others.
- Attend weekly staff meetings,
CMEs.
- Design a suitable and relevant
“Mental Health” training manual for Camps(Ifo 1&2) mental health
program.
- Identify and manage the mentally
ill patients both in the outpatient and psychiatric clinic and in the
community through follow-ups.
- Manage in-patients with
psychological morbidity or those admitted with known psychiatric
disorders.
- Manage patients with emotional
and/or psychiatric morbidity.
- Provide psychiatric support by
use of individual or group counseling and psychotherapy sessions.
- Training of relevant staff, CHVs,
auxiliary nurses and other groups exposed to persons with mental problems
or the vulnerable groups.
- Community education and creating
awareness so as to initiate community participation as a PHC approach.
- Design a mental health working
guideline in line with DSM V and Ministry of Health policy.
- Liaise with colleagues in
acquiring any useful tools, equipment in the duties thereby such as
equipment for psychotherapy.
- Identify and liaise with
traditional healers and religious leaders in dealing with people with
selective mental disorders.
- Complete monthly, quarterly,
biannual and annual activity/narrative reports.
- Carry out any other additional
duties as may be assigned by the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Coordinator.
Required Qualifications
and Experience
- Diploma in Registered Nursing
–Mental Health and psychiatry/Higher Diploma in Mental Health and Psychiatry
or related field.
- At least 2-3 years in field
experience within a Humanitarian NGO/Agency in the same or similar
position.
- Extensive experience providing
clinical care and psychotherapy sessions to individuals and groups.
- Understanding of and experience
implementing culturally appropriate mental health interventions, including
individual, group and community-based approaches for people who are
mentally challenged.
- Experience working as part of an
interdisciplinary/multi-disciplinary team desirable.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Demonstrated flexibility to adapt
to changing requirements and needs.
- Skilled at working as a member of
a team.
- Working knowledge of English and
Swahili
- Knowledge of local dialect is
desirable.
- Experience in working as a nurse
or ability to be an empathic mental health Nurse.
- Experience working in local and
regional contexts and knowledge of local area and community structures
desirable.
- Able to work in a stressful
environment refugee camp environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft
Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
- Excellent written, verbal and
interpersonal communications skills
- Excellent skills in organization,
attention to detail and time management (including the ability to meet
deadlines) Interest in or commitment to human rights
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above
qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to
reach us not later than 27th March 2023; Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal
opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security
deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting
candidates for an interview.
Kenya Red Cross Society is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people
