Nurse Job Responsibilities
Carry out triage of patients including screening for acute malnutrition during the mobile outreaches in the sub-counties.
Conduct consultation services to children and adults during the target mobile outreaches in the sub county in Turkana.
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with health conditions including children with severe acute malnutrition.
Ensure essential services including deworming, Vitamin A supplementation and routine immunization services are provided to children under-fives during the outreaches.
Initiate and facilitate patient referrals to the nearby health facilities including the County referral hospital for patients who require further management/inpatient care.
Conduct Antenatal and post natal reviews for expectant mothers and lactating women during the integrated health and nutrition outreaches.
Work closely with nutritionists and the health facility staff including CHEWs and CHVs in the targeted areas of response.
Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented in the patient’s cards.
Conduct regular training session for CHEWs and CHVs on basic care/management of various health conditions and follow up of patients.
Give health education to patients and clients during the outreaches.
Compile and submit monthly reports on patients treated andreferrals
Monitor and supervise proper usage of essential drugs/medical supplies
Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications for the Nurse Job
Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution
Be registered and have a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
At least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital setup.
Experience in management of children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications desirable.
Team player and cultural sensitivity is required.
Ability to work in hardship areas (Previous emergency experience in a remote setting will be an added advantage).
Fluency in Turkana will be an added advantage.
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Nurse Nutritionist
