Nursing Officer –In-Charge

Under the direct supervision of the Health Manager, the Nursing Officer –In-Charge(Matron)will be responsible of the daily administration and running of the IRC Hagadera Camp Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Program management:

• In coordination with the Health Manager, formulate program goals, objectives and intervention strategies and participate in the budgeting process
• Ensure that all hospital activities are implemented as outlined in the project documents
• Review the program activities and priorities on a regular basis updating the Health Manager 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 of all nursing staff working at the hospital, both National and Refugee
• Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner
• Manage leave and R&R plans of nursing staff working in the hospital to ensure adequate coverage of the hospital, including nights and weekends
• Compile and submit the call list to the Health Manager 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 supervisees as they arise with support of the Health Manager and Senior HR Officer
• Participate in the recruitment process for all nursing positions, including participating in the interview process.

Program activities:

• Ensure all hospital activities run smoothly, and services are provided timely and efficiently
• Ensure quality of care is given to all patients accessing the hospital
• Ensure universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are followed in service provision
• Organize 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 that guide the day to day activities
• Ensure quality of care is maintained through sharing of updated guidelines and protocols in line with MOH, WHO, UNHCR guidelines
• Assist in ordering 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 a timely manner with proper documentation of the same
• Keep an inventory of all of the hospital assets, and update this on a monthly basis. Share the same with the Health Manager and Senior Supply chain Officer on a monthly basis
• Attend and participate in weekly Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions at the hospital
• Attend and co-chair the daily morning hospital handover meetings, together with the Health Manager.
• Co-ordinate referrals of in-patients in a timely manner, through the referral officer and Health Manager
• Identify hospital facility and equipment inneed of repairs and submit to supply chain, with the assistance of the Health Manager.

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 monitoring morbidity and mortality rates through monthly statistical reports.
• Forward hospital daily categorized patients bed occupancy to the Health Manager
• Keep the Health Manager informed of major issues at the hospital without fail
• Maintain an updated record and submit regular inventory reports of hospital equipment and furniture.

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 proper coverage of all the departments through proper R n R/ leave management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional qualification in Nursing (BSN degree).
• Registered with the Nursing Council.
• At least 3 years professional experience preferably in a supervisory/in-charge position.
• Postgraduate training in public health, health services management or any relevant field is an added advantage.
• Good clinical knowledge and skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and well-developed communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, inter-personal, writing, and communication skills required.
• Good computer skills (Complete MS Office package and any database management and analysis).
• Must be a team player, flexible and culturally sensitive.
• 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 standard operating procedures.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.