Clinical Nurse – OWS Development Fund Vacancy Announcement, June 7 2024
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Organization: OWS Development Fund
Position: Clinical Nurse
Location: Gablalu, Sitti Zone, Somali Regional State
Employment: Contractual
Deadline: June 10 2024
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Job description
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Required No: 2
Position Title: Clinical Nurse
Duty Station: Gablalu, Sitti Zone, Somali Regional State
Classification: Professional Staff
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: As per the organizational scale
Organization Overview:
OWS Development Fund (OWS DF) is a vibrant independent non-profit organization implementing lifesaving emergency projects and development programs in different parts of the country. OWS Development Fund strives to mitigate human suffering as a result of natural and man-made catastrophes as well as empower the community to get out of the cycle of poverty. Focusing on hard to reach and remote areas OWS Development Fund targets vulnerable and marginalized segment of the society. Thus, with the aim to further advance OWS DF operations we are looking for a qualified & skilled staff for ‘Clinical Nurse’ position.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse to join our team in Gablalu. The Social Worker will play a vital role in supporting individuals and families facing social challenges. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and a commitment to empowering beneficiaries. The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation and delivery of the mobile health and Nutrition services in the assigned woreda. S/He will mainly be responsible for the daily implementation of the screening, OTP, consultation, outreach EPI, health education, safe motherhood and child health as per the guideline of RHB mobile health and Nutrition teams.. She/He will be responsible for the daily implementation of mobile health and Nutrition services package as per the standard, supporting health facilities assigned as integrated mobile health & Nutrition modality and daily dispensary and drug supply management. He will also be responsible for day to day documentation of screened children and mothers, children admitted to OTP, children and adults treated, people provided for health education, vaccinated children and all provided services accordingly and compile weekly and monthly reports and share with mobile health and nutrition officers and woreda health offices.
Project Overview
OWS DF would like to hire a qualified Clinical Nurse for an EHF-funded project titled “CBPF-ETH-24-S-NGO-27680 Intersectoral response to reduce malnutrition in drought and conflict affected people in Gablalu Woreda, Somali Region.”
Key Responsibilities:
Working at Under 5 OPD.
Responsible all nutrition screening activities (screening, Treatment)
Link to SC, OTP and TFP based on the nutritional status of the children.
Provide Technical support to health workers and HEW working at the nearby, Health Facilities, SC and OTP. Provide onsite training to HEW and nurses. Participate in capacity building training, in health education sessions and ENA/BCC application
Provided Vitamin A and deworming.
Provide EPI services.
Coordinate and facilitate implementation of mobile health and Nutrition activities, site selection and participate in weekly movement plan.
Provide basic health and nutrition services including community IMNCI/ICCM, safe motherhood, emergency services, referral, health education, EPI as per MOH/RHB Mobile health and nutrition guideline.
Facilitate essential drugs, supplies and therapeutic products for the team and the selected health facilities
Organize daily, weekly and monthly over view and reports of OTP, EPI, health education and consultations.
Ensure referral system and linkage between services and with the health facilities
Adherence to medical and nutritional treatment protocols and procedures for children and infants.
Receive weekly reports from HEW at weekly basis, cross check the completeness and accuracy and submit to Project Coordinator.
Mentoring and assist HEW in decision of patients who are at severe risks and need to be transferred to nearby Health Faculties.
Follow up absentees/defaulters and keep current record of both beneficiaries and the staff (CHAs, volunteers).
Work any tasks assigned by the line manager and the organization
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Job requirements
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Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a valid license to practice nursing in Ethiopia.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a clinical setting.
Strong understanding of nursing principles, practices, and protocols.
Excellent clinical skills in assessment, monitoring, and intervention.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations.
Required Skills
- Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Powerpoint
- Communication
- Patient care and assistance
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample to IKMohamad@owsdf.org with “Clinical Nurse Application” in the subject line.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
OWSDF is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion.
The position is contingent upon funding availability.
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