Nurse/Matron at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Program: Legal Protection
Grade: 5

Reporting to: Centre Manager**

Duration: 1 year Contract with possibility of renewal subject to availability of funding and performance

Job Summary

HIAS seeks to recruit a Nurse/Matron who will manage the welfare of clients and ensure that all medical needs of patients are met. The candidate for this position will be required to ensure individuals holistic health care is maintained.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Health and Medical Arrangements
  • Responding to medical emergencies and offering first aid services.
  • Carrying out medical screening and observations during intake of clients
  • Administering any prescription medication in accordance with the doctor’s guidelines.
  • Monitoring immunizations for children as per KEPI schedule
  • Accompanying residents to routine medical appointments
  • Provide advice to the Centre Manager on the medical needs of the residents at the center.
  • Make orders for the medical supplies for the center. Ensure that medical supplies are stored safely and properly utilized.
  • Handle all the relevant medical documentation and facilitate referrals to hospitals
  • Keep records of all medical cases, treatment received, medication, duration of stay, and other needs at the center.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly summaries.
  • Record all Medical Emergencies and other incident reports at the center.
  • Ensuring proper documentation and maintain confidentiality
  • Work closely with housekeeping department to ensure that the medical needs in terms of cleanliness and diet of residents are met.
  • 2) Welfare
  • Contributing to the induction of new residents so as to provide the highest standards of care
  • Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of both the House and residents;
  • Inspect the rooms from time to time and check on the general cleanliness, any peculiar habits, and/or report on anything outside the usual norm.
  • Identify, address and report all residents’ concerns to the Centre Manager
  • Conflict resolution amongst clients
  • Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to clients.
  • Carry out any other duties, as may be required by management

Job specifications

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Qualified nurse with a sound knowledge of the management of outbreaks of common diseases.
• Must be a registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of Kenya

Skills & Competencies

• At least 3 years of work experience as a nurse, former experience with humanitarian organizations is an added advantage
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel)
• Significant knowledge in conducting trainings and health talks.
• Ability to manage confidentiality
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili
• Experience working in a refugee program is an added advantage
• Ability to work in a demanding and high pressured environment