Nurse at International Rescue Committee

Nurse Job Responsibilities

• Carry out triage of patients including screening for acute malnutrition during the mobile outreaches in the sub-counties.
• Conduct consultation services to children and adults during the target mobile outreaches in the sub county in Turkana.
• Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with health conditions including children with severe acute malnutrition.
• Ensure essential services including deworming, Vitamin A supplementation and routine immunization services are provided to children under-fives during the outreaches.
• Initiate and facilitate patient referrals to the nearby health facilities including the County referral hospital for patients who require further management/inpatient care.
• Conduct Antenatal and post natal reviews for expectant mothers and lactating women during the integrated health and nutrition outreaches.
• Work closely with nutritionists and the health facility staff including CHEWs and CHVs in the targeted areas of response.
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented in the patient’s cards.
• Conduct regular training session for CHEWs and CHVs on basic care/management of various health conditions and follow up of patients.
• Give health education to patients and clients during the outreaches.
• Compile and submit monthly reports on patients treated andreferrals
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of essential drugs/medical supplies
• Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications for the Nurse Job

• Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution
• Be registered and have a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• At least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital setup.
• Experience in management of children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications desirable.
• Team player and cultural sensitivity is required.
• Ability to work in hardship areas (Previous emergency experience in a remote setting will be an added advantage).
• Fluency in Turkana will be an added advantage.