International Rescue Committee Nutrition Nurse Jobs in Uganda

International Rescue Committee Nutrition Nurse Jobs in Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to all patients with severe acute malnutrition within the stabilization unit at the health facility.

• Actively participate in the provision of therapeutic feeds to the admitted patients in the stabilization unit

• Dispense drugs and other medical items to clients where necessary

• Provide information to clients to reduce their vulnerability to diseases and infections through health education.

• Participate in client referral and transfer process as need arises

• Train community health workers and village health teams in providing of basic health services, health promotion and client follow-up and referrals.

• Participate in the drawing and implementation of work plans/ duty rosters for the nutrition department

• Promote the vision, mission and the values of IRC as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines of the Organization.

• Ensure health, safety, and security in your area of operation.

• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably expected from your supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must have a certificate of enrollment of nursing from a recognized institution.

• Must be registered and licensed with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council

• At least 2 years of work experience in a nutrition department/unit handling case of acute malnutrition.

• Planning and organizing

• Concern for quality and standards

• Communication

• Ethics and integrity

• Self-control and stress management

• Time management

Professional Standards:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.

These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.

In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Please note, the applications will be reviewed on rolling basis, and the deadline for submission is April 11th, 2023.

For more information and job application details see;
International Rescue Committee Nutrition Nurse Jobs in Uganda

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