An exciting full time vacancy for a TSFP Nurse is now available at SRCS, Kismayo. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 4 years of professional experience in the Health/wash field. The application deadline is Aug, 06 — early applications are encouraged.
Positions: TSFP Nurse
Job Grade:
Band 3
Department:
Health Department
Location
Farjano Health Center – Kismayo Branch
Reports To:
Head nurse
Direct Reports:
The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an independent, non-political humanitarian organization that was founded in April 1963 and was established with presidential decree No. 187 in 1965. It was then recognized by the ICRC in 1969 and in the same year became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent societies.
Roles and Responsibilities of this Position:
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Conduct health screenings of children to detect conditions of Acute malnutrition
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Perform daily nursing tasks required in the daily care for children with Moderate acute malnutrition, which includes administration of drugs, supplementary feed preparation and monitoring of vital signs
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Provide health and nutrition education to mothers on hand hygiene, cleanliness, waste disposal and other effective practices relevant for safety and infection prevention
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Conduct home visits and follow-up discharged patients and provide continuity of care
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Evaluate Nutrition outcomes on MAM cases and prepare individualized reports
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Raise requisitions for replenishment of drugs, consumable supplies and SAM therapeutic feeds Compile accurate data on all SFP cases and prepare monthly reports.
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Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the OPD health programme line with strategic priorities
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Identify capacity-building needs of the auxiliary and volunteer nursing team and ensure they are properly trained and well supported to implement programme activities
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Participate in emergency preparedness, rapid assessments and emergency responses
About Kismayo
Kismayo is the commercial capital of the Jubaland State in southern Somalia. Situated along the Indian Ocean coast, it is an important port city and a growing center for trade, humanitarian assistance, and development programming. Opportunities in Kismayo span multiple sectors including logistics, agriculture, and community development.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Shaqo Buuxda • Caafimaad • Shaqo Kismaayo