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 staffRoutinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely mannerManage leave and R&R plans of nursing staff administrative staff working in the hospital to ensure adequate coverage of the hospital, including nights and weekendsCompile and submit the call list to the Health Manager at the end of every month for the beginning of the next monthConvene 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 personParticipate in the recruitment process of all nursing positions, including participating in the interview processProgram activities :
Ensure all hospital activities run smoothly and services are provided timely and efficientlyEnsure quality of care is given to all patients accessing the hospitalEnsure universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are followed in service provisionOrganize 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 activitiesEnsure quality of care is maintained through sharing of updated guidelines and protocols in line with MOH, WHO, UNHCR guidelinesAssist 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 sameKeep 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 monthlyAttend and participate in weekly Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions at the hospitalAttend and co-chair the daily morning hospital handover meetings, together with the medical officer inchargeCo-ordinate referrals of in-patients in a timely manner, through the referral officer and Health ManagerIdentify hospital facility and equipment inneed of repairs and submit to supply chain, with the assistance of the Health ManagerReporting and Coordination :
Review, authorize and keep accurate records of all requisitions, duty rosters and applications for leaveEnsure that all HIS statistical reports are accurate and submitted on a weekly basisEvaluation of services through monitoring morbidity and mortality rates through monthly statistical reports.Forward hospital daily categorized patients bed occupancy to the Health ManagerKeep the Health Manager informed of major issues at the hospital without failMaintain 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 activitiesEnsuring quality of care is given to all patients accessing the hospitalEnsuring proper coverage of all the departments through proper R n R / leave managementQualifications
Professional qualification in Nursing (BSN degree)Registered with the Nursing CouncilAt least 3 years professional experience preferably in a supervisory / in-charge positionPostgraduate training in public health, health services management or any relevant field is an added advantageRequired Experience & Competencies :
Good clinical knowledge and skillsAbility to write clear, concise reports and well-developed communication skillsExcellent organizational, communication, inter-personal, writing, and communication skills requiredGood computer skills (Complete MS Office package and any database management and analysis)Must be a team player, flexible and culturally sensitiveReady to work in difficult environmental conditions with displaced communitiesAbility to accept the possibility of insecurity in the project areas and obey security rules and standard operating procedures