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Job Title | SC Nurse |
Code | SCI/GFO/013/2019 |
Place of Work | Lasdankayre Woreda of Korahey Zone |
Program/Unit | Emergency Nutrition Response. |
Reports to | CMAM Officer |
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 SC activities in the Woreda. S/He will mainly be responsible for the bi-weekly/monthly implementation of the SC 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 Stabilizing Centre.
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 SC/TFU sites
§ Monitor implementation of SC/TFU and program quality
§ Facilitate essential drugs, supplies and therapeutic products
§ Facilitate training, work closely with MOH staffs at Health posts, Health center and hospital, and district level.
§ Organize daily, weekly and monthly over view and reports of SC/TFU
§ Ensure children discharged from SC/TFU are transferred to nearby OTP to continue their therapeutic treatment
§ Adherence to medical and nutritional treatment protocols and procedures for children and infants in SC/TFU
§ 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
§ Mentoring and assist HEW in decision of patients who are at severe risks and need to be transferred to nearby hospital
§ Assist HEWs in identifying patients who need to be transferred to OTP, 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.
§ Ensure Job aids are available in Health posts (HEW quick reference, Look up table, report format, tally sheet, and stock balance control
§ In charge of SC quality program implementation and monthly SC activity
§ Supports the program integration with health office and WHO through on job trainings and supervisions
§ Diploma/ Bachelor degree in Nursing, Public Health or other related fields
· Minimum four years working experience with NGOs out of which two years 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
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