Overview of position
The Ministry of Internal Securities of Jubaland & South West States & IOM are seeking to recruit an experienced female Clinical Nurse to provide healthcare services to beneficiaries at the Rehabilitation Center for Vulnerable Youth (Female) in Baidoa & Kismayo.
The Nurse will be responsible for establishing & running of a rehabilitation center medical clinic that provides preventive, curative & promotive health services to the beneficiaries. She will directly be supervised by both the Jubaland & South West Ministry of Internal Securities & Transition Center staff with technical support from IOM’s Migration Health Division (MHD). Overall contract performance management is jointly monitored & evaluated by both the Jubaland & South West Ministry of Internal Securities & IOM. IOM will undertake contracting obligations & remuneration.
Role objectives
This is a full time positions, based in the Female Rehabilitation Centers in Baidoa & Kismayo. The specific tasks include:
· Provide health screening to beneficiaries upon their entry into program, as well as on a regular basis during their stay at the Transition Center.
· Provide medical treatment & referrals of complicated cases.
· Establish patient care goals, teach & counsel patients & reinforce their understanding of disease, medications & self care skills, answers questions.
· Conduct regular health & hygiene awareness sessions with beneficiaries at the center.
· Maintain a safe & clean working environment at all times.
· Adhere to infection control policies & protocols, medication administration & storage procedures & controlled substance regulations at all times.
· Assist in keeping track of medical supplies & drugs, checking expiration dates & in ensuring & verifying timely replenishment to avoid stock outs.
· Report the key epidemiological data every week in a timely manner.
· Collate, analyse & generate relevant data & submit reports as required.
Project reporting
This role reports to the Rehabilitation Center Manager.
Key competencies
Education:
Diploma/Degree in Nursing/Clinical Medicine from recognized Institution/University.
Should hold valid practice license from the relevant authority.
High level of computer literacy (MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook).
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical practice in Somalia &/or Somali population.
Experience in working in public health in Somalia &/or Somali population.
Experience in working with the Ministry of Health, an asset.
Experience in working in international organizations, an asset.
Languages:
Required competencies:
Accountability: Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.
Client orientation: Works effectively well with client & stakeholders.
Continuous learning: Promotes continuous learning for self & others.
Communication: Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
Creativity & initiative: Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
Leadership & negotiation: Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.
Performance management: Identify ways & implement actions to improve performance of self & others.
Planning & organizing: Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.
Professionalism: Displays mastery of subject matter.
Teamwork: Contributes to a collegial team environment.
Technological awareness: Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.
This vacancy is archived.