SC Nurse ( For 8 months) Job at Save The Children, April 2024

ROLE PURPOSE:

The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation of the SC/TFU program in the woreda. S/He will mainly be responsible for the weekly implementation of the SC in both HC and Hospital and SC Nurse is responsible for the Medical supervision and clinical care for in patients in the SC and provide on job training to nurses and nutrition workers in the management of severe acute malnutrition with medical complications and supervision of nurses and the nutrition workers. In addition the position holder is also expected to provide Medical supervision and clinical care for patients in and its complications and also expected to provide a consistent and high quality technical support in relation to establishing and strengthening Stabilizing Center sites, and provide training to HEW/HW working in the SC and nutrition workers in the management of severe malnutrition with medical complications. S/He will monitor Community Health Workers and volunteers in strengthening the community mobilization and outreach component of the program. S/He will mainly be responsible for the Biweekly implementation of the SC and outreach works in collaboration with the government Workers, prepare the submit weekly, quarterly and annually report then print and keep in the HC and Hospital .

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of activities and prepare weekly movement plan to OTP, TSFP and SC/TFU sites
Monitor implementation of OTP, TSFP and SC/TFU and program quality
Facilitate essential drugs, supplies and therapeutic products and follow up stock continuously and request supplies earlier.
Facilitate training, on job training and 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 OTP, SC/TFU & TSFP and share with the CMAM officer.
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 OTP and 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, Plumpnut 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 IYCF officer
Mentoring and assist HEW in decision of patients who are at severe risks and need to be transferred to nearby hospital

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
Facilitate training, on job training and 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 OTP, SC/TFU & TSFP and share with the CMAM officer.
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 OTP and 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, Plumpnut 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 IYCF officer
Mentoring and assist HEW in decision of patients who are at severe risks and need to be transferred to nearby hospital

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma/ Bachelor in Nursing or Public Health.

Experience:

Skills/Ability required:

Minimum four years working experience with NGOs out of which two year 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.

Desirable

Knowledge of the area and region where the post is located.
Good command in written and spoken Amharic, English and Local language is essential.
Good human relation skills.
Respect of Save the Children rules by anyone visiting the program;
Willingness to work under pressure and extra hour

More Information

Address Dollo, Somali
Qualification BA/BSc