Nursing Officer in Charge at International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.

Nursing Officer in Charge

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 and administrative staff
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 administrative 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 including the incentive staff (Refugees) to exchange information and problem solving.
Handle disciplinary issues amongst supervisees as they arise with support of the Health Manager and field HR focal person
Participate in the recruitment process of 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 Incentive (Refugees) staff.
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 used 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 Supply Chain Manager monthly
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 medical officer incharge
Co-ordinate referrals of in-patients in a timely manner, through the referral officer and Health Manager
Identify hospital facility and equipment in need 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

Required Experience & Competencies:

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

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Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee on careers.rescue.org to apply