Job Qualification: criteria in BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Key Responsibilities

Program management

In coordination with the Manager, formulate program goals, objectives and intervention strategies and take part in the budgeting process.
See to it that all hospital tasks are implemented as outlined.
Review the program activities and priorities on a regular basis updating supervisor on gaps and/or provide recommendations on how to improve quality of services.
Participate in planning and implementing health assessments, surveys and campaigns.

Human Resource

Overall supervision nursing staff working at the facility.
Routinely supervise staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in timely mode.
Coordinate leave and R&R plans of nursing staff to ensure adequate coverage of the hospital, including nights and weekends.
Compile and submit the call list to supervisor at the end of every month for the beginning of the next month.
Convene and attend monthly meetings with Health Manager, Hospital staff and with Refugees to exchange information and problem solving.
Handle disciplinary issues amongst supervise-es as they arise with the support your Manager and HR Manager.
Participate in the recruitment process of all nursing positions, including participating in the interview process.
Together with the hospital management team, participate in scheduled supervision exercises and daily spot checks.

Program Activities

Make certain all hospital activities run smoothly, and services are provided timely and efficiently.
Make sure all patients are given quality care.
Ensure universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are followed in service provision.
Coordinate and conduct regular in-service training and refresher courses for the nursing staff, both National and Refugee.
Ensure all hospital departments have written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that guide the day to day activities.
Ensure the best quality care are is maintained through sharing of updated guidelines and protocols in check with MOH, WHO, UNHCR guidelines.
Assist in ordering of medical supplies on a trimester basis, in line with the projected consumption and available funding.
Ensure all medical items for hospital use in the warehouse are released in timely manner with accurate documentation of the same.
Keep an inventory of all the hospital assets, and update this monthly.
Participate in regular Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions.
Attend and co-chair the daily morning hospital handover meetings.
Co-ordinate referrals of in-patients in a timely manner.
Identify hospital facility and equipment in need of repairs and submit to supply chain department.

Reporting and Coordination

Review, authorize and keep accurate records of all requisitions, duty rosters and applications for leave
Ensure that all HIS statistical reports are accurate and submitted on a weekly basis
Evaluation of services through supervising morbidity and mortality rates through monthly statistical reports.
Forward hospital daily categorized patients bed occupancy to the Manager.
Keep Manager advised of major issues at the hospital.
Maintain an updated record and submit regular inventory reports of hospital equipment and furniture.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Prepare and implement annual workplans based on department workplan.
Ensure In patient data is collected is of Quality and reported to the MEAL department.

Quality Assurance

Initiate and participate in quality improvement activities.
Participate in clinical audits.
Audit on Daily Nursing quality rounds in all the wards.
Keep up to date with quality developments in nursing and related services.
Contribute to clinical supervision and peer review in the Hospital.
Work in accordance with Professional Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure.

Others.

Carry out other relevant duties as may be required or assigned by your supervisor.

Key Result Areas.

Overall supervision and coordination of nursing activities
Ensuring quality of care is given to all patients accessing the hospital.
Ensuring accurate coverage of all the departments through accurate R n R/ leave management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Professional qualification in Nursing -Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)/Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)/Higher National Diploma in any of the specialties.
Registered with the Nursing Council.
At least 5 years of professional experience.
Served as Senior Nursing Officer/facility/Departmental in charge for a minimum period of three years.
Training in public health, health services management or any relevant field is an added advantage.

Required Experience & Competencies

Good clinical knowledge and skills.
Ability to write clear, concise reports and well-developed interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and writing skills required.
Digital literacy (Complete MS Office package and any database management and analysis).
Looking for a teammate who is flexible, culturally sensitive, and works well in a collaborative environment.
Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions with displaced communities.
Ability to accept the possibility of insecurity in the project areas and obey security rules and SOPs.

Apply via :

careers.rescue.org