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Nursing Officer In Charge

Nursing Officer In Charge

International Rescue CommitteeKakuma, Rift Valley, KE
30+ days ago
Job description

Requisition ID : req58651

Job Title :   Nursing Officer In Charge

Sector :   Health

Employment Category :  Fixed Term

Employment Type :  Full-Time

Open to Expatriates :  No

Location :  Kakuma, Kenya

Work Arrangement : In-person

Job Description

Under direct supervision of the Health Manager, the Nursing Officer in Charge will be responsible for the daily administration and running of the Level 4 Hospital and offer technical oversight support supervision to the other Health Dispensaries in Kakuma Refugee Camp

Key Responsibilities

Program management :

  • In coordination with the Health Manager, formulate program goals, objectives and intervention strategies and participate in the budgeting process
  • Ensure that all hospital activities are implemented as outlined in the project documents
  • Review the program activities and priorities on a regular basis updating the Health Manager on gaps and / or provide recommendations on how to improve quality of services
  • Participate in planning and implementing health assessments, surveys and campaigns

Human Resource :

  • Overall supervision of all nursing and administrative staff
  • Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner
  • Manage leave and R&R plans of nursing staff administrative staff working in the hospital to ensure adequate coverage of the hospital, including nights and weekends
  • Compile and submit the call list to the Health Manager at the end of every month for the beginning of the next month
  • Convene and attend monthly meetings with Health Manager, Hospital staff including the incentive staff (Refugees) to exchange information and problem solving.
  • Handle disciplinary issues amongst supervisees as they arise with support of the Health Manager and field HR focal person
  • Participate in the recruitment process of all nursing positions, including participating in the interview process
  • Program activities :

  • Ensure all hospital activities run smoothly and services are provided timely and efficiently
  • Ensure quality of care is given to all patients accessing the hospital
  • Ensure universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are followed in service provision
  • Organize and conduct regular in-service training and refresher courses for the nursing staff, both National and Incentive (Refugees) staff.
  • Ensure all hospital departments have written Standard Operating Procedures that guide the day-to-day activities
  • Ensure quality of care is maintained through sharing of updated guidelines and protocols in line with MOH, WHO, UNHCR guidelines
  • Assist in ordering medical supplies on a trimester basis, in line with the projected consumption and available funding.
  • Ensure all medical items for hospital used in the warehouse are released in a timely manner with proper documentation of the same
  • Keep an inventory of all of the hospital assets and update this on a monthly basis. Share the same with the Health Manager and Supply Chain Manager monthly
  • Attend and participate in weekly Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions at the hospital
  • Attend and co-chair the daily morning hospital handover meetings, together with the medical officer incharge
  • Co-ordinate referrals of in-patients in a timely manner, through the referral officer and Health Manager
  • Identify hospital facility and equipment inneed of repairs and submit to supply chain, with the assistance of the Health Manager
  • Reporting and Coordination :

  • Review, authorize and keep accurate records of all requisitions, duty rosters and applications for leave
  • Ensure that all HIS statistical reports are accurate and submitted on a weekly basis
  • Evaluation of services through monitoring morbidity and mortality rates through monthly statistical reports.
  • Forward hospital daily categorized patients bed occupancy to the Health Manager
  • Keep the Health Manager informed of major issues at the hospital without fail
  • Maintain an updated record and submit regular inventory reports of hospital equipment and furniture.
  • Others

    Carry out other relevant duties as may be required or assigned by your supervisor.

    Key Result Areas

  • Overall supervision and coordination of nursing activities
  • Ensuring quality of care is given to all patients accessing the hospital
  • Ensuring proper coverage of all the departments through proper R n R / leave management
  • Qualifications

  • Professional qualification in Nursing (BSN degree)
  • Registered with the Nursing Council
  • At least 3 years professional experience preferably in a supervisory / in-charge position
  • Postgraduate training in public health, health services management or any relevant field is an added advantage
  • Required Experience & Competencies :

  • Good clinical knowledge and skills
  • Ability to write clear, concise reports and well-developed communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, communication, inter-personal, writing, and communication skills required
  • Good computer skills (Complete MS Office package and any database management and analysis)
  • Must be a team player, flexible and culturally sensitive
  • Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions with displaced communities
  • Ability to accept the possibility of insecurity in the project areas and obey security rules and standard operating procedures
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