IRC Nursing Jobs in Kenya

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

Mental Health Nurse
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time

Job Purpose / Objective:

The Mental health Nurse reports directly to the Mental Health Officer.

He/she will be expected to work within the integrated community health program and collaborate with the other program sectors in implementation of activities.
IRC Nursing Job Responsibilities

Oversee and conduct mental health assessments, diagnose and plan individual case management of psychiatric patients in the camp and refer accordingly.

Develop nursing care plans for psychiatric patients admitted into the ward and liaise treatment plans with the clinical services program.

Participate in developing community networks to support mental health patients in the community.

Provide psychiatric support through use of individual or group counseling and psychotherapy.

Train mental health assistants, Community Health Promoters and other groups exposed to care of persons with mental health disorders

Supervise mental health assistants and ensure that data records for all the patients attended at the clinics are well kept

Compile weekly and monthly reports.

Participate in intra and inter-program meetings as well as general staff meetings

Liaise with other implementing partners within the refugee camp in advocacy for mental health clients

Identify and liaise with opinion and religious leaders in dealing with people with selected mental disorders.

Keep the management informed on all significant developments in the program

Ensure programsupplies are ordered in a timely manner

Keep inventory and records for all program items and supplies

Carry out any other duties assigned as delegated by the supervisor

Key Result Areas

Databases for all the mentally ill clients in the community maintained

Initiation of community participation as a PHC approach through community education

Maintenance of psychosocial support groups for needy clients

Provision of technical advice on all cases of psychiatric disorders.
IRC Nursing Job Required Qualifications:

Diploma in nursing from a recognized nurse training institution,

Diploma/ certificate in community psychiatric nursing.

Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a practicing license.

Required Experience &Competencies:

Previous experience in working within a community setting desirable

Experience of working in a resource poor setting and/or camp environment is an added advantage

Language preferences: Fluency in Turkana/ Somali an added advantage.

Must be a good team player

Must be flexible and culturally sensitive

Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation skills

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.

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