Nurse Jobs at Merlin
Stabilization Centre Nurse
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Reports to: Nutrition Officer
Technically responsible to: SC Clinical Officer and DPHC
Relationships internally: All programme and support staff
Relationships externally: Kenya Ministry of Health authorities at district level and Health facility staff
Salary: Kshs 38,000 per month
Benefits: Insurance cover, house allowance at 15% of basic salary, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.Merlin Objective
Merlin is a British humanitarian Non Governmental Organisation providing health care to populations in crises.
Merlin exists to provide an immediate and effective response to medical emergencies throughout the world.
Overall objectives (scope) of the position are to develop and maintain all nutrition aspects of Merlin’s nutrition project in Turkana.
The post holder will work under the direct supervision and OJT support by the Nutrition Officer and day to day working relationship with the SC Clinical Officer.
The SC nurse will work within the MoH system and hence will engage with the MoH authorities and staffs at the hospital and district level on a regular basis.Main duties and responsibilities:
- Implement SC {Stabilization Centre} activities within the integrated paediatric ward and ensure the management of the commodities {food, drugs, and equipment}
- Systematic nutrition screening of the children under 5 years admitted in the paediatric ward/ stabilization centre, in Lokitaung District hospital.
- Carry out daily nutritional status monitoring of severely malnourished children as prescribed in the protocol.
- Prepare and administer the appropriate formulas/feeds for the malnourished children in the SC
- Record beneficiaries attendance, new admission and discharges
- Provide appropriate nutrition counseling and health education for the mothers and caretakers.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the MOH and Merlin.
- Ensure continuous availability of drugs and nutrition supplies for the mothers/caretakers.
- Ensure proper handing over of duties within the SC.
- Consult and inform supervisor and/or the upper line manager on issues that may affect the smooth operations of the stabilization centre.
- Perform other duties limited to the Health and nutrition programme as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or Enrolled Community Nurse (ECN) with at least one year field experience in nutrition monitoring activities, malnutrition case detection and management and EPI/ PHC.
- Experience in data collection and basic desk analysis.
- Ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Training experience in community education.
- Able to work under minimal supervision.
- Previous work experience in the MoH structures will be an added advantage.
- Basic computer skills will also be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong communication skills, with excellent written and fluent spoken English
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
- Ability to manage and prioritize work when faced with high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Ability to proactively identify and address issues as they emerge.
- An understanding of, and commitment to Merlin and MoH mission and values
- A team player and high degree of flexibility.
To apply for this position
All applications including cover letter and CV should be sent to:HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya
OR
Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org
Application deadline is 5:00pm on Friday, 21st June 2013.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
