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Job Title | OTP Nurse |
Code | SCI/GFO/010/2018 |
Place of Work | Shaykosh, Kudun-bur, El-Ogaden |
Program/Unit | Integrated Life Saving Emergency Wash & Nutrition Response. |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization scale |
No. of Positions | 1(One) |
Length of Contract | 6 months |
ROLE PURPOSE
The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation of the OTP activities in the Woreda. S/He will mainly be responsible for the bi-weekly/monthly implementation of the OTP routine activity works in collaboration with the government most importantly the Woreda Health Office. Provide on job training to for HW/HEW and provide a consistent and high quality technical support in relation to establishing and strengthening OTP.
S/He will monitor Community Health Workers and volunteers in strengthening the community mobilization and outreach component of the program.
Reports to: CMAM Officer
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
· Coordinate and facilitate implementation of activities and prepare weekly movement plan to OTP sites
· Monitor implementation of OTP and program quality
· Facilitate essential drugs, supplies and therapeutic products
· Facilitate training, work closely with WHO staffs at Health posts, Health center, and district level.
· Organize daily, weekly and monthly over view and reports of OTP
· Ensure children discharged from OTP are transferred to nearby TSFP to continue their therapeutic treatment
· Adherence to medical and nutritional treatment protocols and procedures for children and infants in OTP
· Provide onsite training to HEW and nurses on the Management of SAM (-/++)
· Ensure Job aids are available in Health posts (HEW quick reference, Look up table, report format, tally sheet, Plump nut and drug stock control balance form)
· Receive weekly reports from HEW at weekly basis, cross check the completeness and accuracy, and submit to Woreda Project CMAM officer
· Assist HEWs in identifying patients who need to be transferred SC, patients with failure-to respond to treatment and patients who need to be discharged.
· Facilitate training and work closely with Woreda Health staffs at Health posts, Health centre and district level.
· Organize daily, weekly and monthly over view and reports of OTP.
· Ensure Job aids are available in Health posts (HEW quick reference, Look up table, report format, tally sheet, and stock balance control
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Diploma in Nursing, Public Health or other related fields
· Minimum two years working experience with NGOs in OTP/TFU/TSFP settings.
· Knowledge, training and experience in management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication
· Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.
· Demonstrated skills in peer group training, Training of Trainers and development of training materials.
· Strong computer (Microsoft skills), and interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
· Good command in written and spoken English and Local language (Somali) (Mandatory)
· Good human relation skills.
· Respect of Save the Children rules by anyone visiting the program;
· Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours
. Qualified Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
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