Overview of position

The Ministry of Internal Securities of Jubaland & South West States & IOM are seeking to recruit an experienced female Clinical Nurse to provide healthcare services to beneficiaries at the Rehabilitation Center for Vulnerable Youth (Female) in Baidoa & Kismayo.

The Nurse will be responsible for establishing & running of a rehabilitation center medical clinic that provides preventive, curative & promotive health services to the beneficiaries. She will directly be supervised by both the Jubaland & South West Ministry of Internal Securities & Transition Center staff with technical support from IOM’s Migration Health Division (MHD). Overall contract performance management is jointly monitored & evaluated by both the Jubaland & South West Ministry of Internal Securities & IOM. IOM will undertake contracting obligations & remuneration.

Role objectives

This is a full time positions, based in the Female Rehabilitation Centers in Baidoa & Kismayo. The specific tasks include:

· Provide health screening to beneficiaries upon their entry into program, as well as on a regular basis during their stay at the Transition Center.

· Provide medical treatment & referrals of complicated cases.

· Establish patient care goals, teach & counsel patients & reinforce their understanding of disease, medications & self care skills, answers questions.

· Conduct regular health & hygiene awareness sessions with beneficiaries at the center.

· Maintain a safe & clean working environment at all times.

· Adhere to infection control policies & protocols, medication administration & storage procedures & controlled substance regulations at all times.

· Assist in keeping track of medical supplies & drugs, checking expiration dates & in ensuring & verifying timely replenishment to avoid stock outs.

· Report the key epidemiological data every week in a timely manner.

· Collate, analyse & generate relevant data & submit reports as required.

Project reporting

This role reports to the Rehabilitation Center Manager.

Key competencies

Education:

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing/Clinical Medicine from recognized Institution/University.
• Should hold valid practice license from the relevant authority.
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook).

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical practice in Somalia &/or Somali population.
• Experience in working in public health in Somalia &/or Somali population.
• Experience in working with the Ministry of Health, an asset.
• Experience in working in international organizations, an asset.

Languages:

• Fluent in Somali with working knowledge of English.

Required competencies:

• Accountability: Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.
• Client orientation: Works effectively well with client & stakeholders.
• Continuous learning: Promotes continuous learning for self & others.
• Communication: Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
• Creativity & initiative: Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
• Leadership & negotiation: Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Performance management: Identify ways & implement actions to improve performance of self & others.
• Planning & organizing: Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.
• Professionalism: Displays mastery of subject matter.
• Teamwork: Contributes to a collegial team environment.
• Technological awareness: Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.