DEPARTMENT: PROGRAMS
REPORTS TO: MEDICAL DOCTOR
PLACE OF WORK: JALALAQSI
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
POSITIONS: TWO ( 2)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform patient intake and assessment, which includes measuring patient health and wellness, both through direct observation and by conducting medical tests and evaluations
- Vaccinate all the new arrivals according to the protocol
- Maintain the cold chain of the vaccines
- Educate patients and the general public on disease management, special diet plans and medical conditions
- Provide patient care at the MCH
- Aid patients from the moment they enter the clinic by collecting patient information, supporting patient evaluation, administering treatments and medications as needed, and educating patients
- Asks patients questions about current symptoms, medical histories, and medications to provide the current medical needs and background
- Conduct preliminary tests such as blood pressure and respiratory checks
- Change the dressing on a wound, apply topical treatments, or administer medication via intravenous methods or direct injection
- Follow up with patients to determine whether courses of treatment are effective and assess patients during follow-up appointments.
- Maintain clear communication with all other health post staff regarding the status of beneficiaries.
- ·Offer practical advice and education to the new arrivals on the key issues of Health
- Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work
- Provide direct care to patients, including administering medication or treatments
JOB SPECIFICATION
Academic
- Diploma in Health Sciences such as Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing or another technical relevant discipline
Experience
- 2-3 years in similar position
- Experience working in Somalia
- Management of Immunization/Cold-chain
Work related skills
- Strong experience in health and nutrition
- Strong knowledge of the programme management cycle, and related process and structures for quality programme management
- Good organizational skills
- Good time management skills
- Strong communication skills, including ability to lead and manage remote
- Ability to work in harsh conditions
- Strategic thinking
- Aggressive and Result Oriented
- Able to set targets and meet own targets on a monthly basis and follow up targets of reporting colleagues
- Able to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of local Language- Somali
- Able to identify programme challenges and plan and communicate alternatives for smooth programme implementation
Personal attributes
- Ability to work under pressure
- Trustworthy
- Team player
- Responsiveness
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong customer relation skills
- Integrity