Nurses promote and restore people's health, and diagnose and care within a specific branch of the nursing field. Examples of such specialist nursing jobs include but are not restricted to; ambulatory care nurse, advanced practice nurse, cardiac nurse, dental nurse, community health nurse, forensic nurse, gastroenterology nurse, hospice and palliative care nurse, paediatric nurse, public health nurse, rehabilitation nurse, renal nurse and school nurse. Specialist nurses are general care nurses prepared beyond the level of a nurse generalist and authorised to practice as specialists with specific expertise in a branch of the nursing field.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with the district health facilities including health posts and provide technical support to local health workers for the delivery of emergency and primary health care services such as IMNCI/ICCM activities to internally displaced people, people returned to their original places and people who have no access to the services.

• Participate in static clinic and/or Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT) to provide essential lifesaving primary health care services to displaced people and people who have no access to health services.

• Provide technical support and participate in essential lifesaving primary health care services to people who have no access to primary health care services in IDPs and far-to-reach areas.

• Improving basic preventive health care at the community level with emphasis on health, immunization, health, and nutrition services.

• Conduct & undertake PHC-like consultation & provide proper treatment based on the protocol

• Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between the community and the Woreda health bureaus.

• Strengthening of early referrals mechanism.

• Plan and implement the project outlined in the protocol for OTP and SC to achieve the objectives of the project.

• The health and nutrition nurse will help facilitate admission of the patient at the OTP, and SC.

• Train and support the HEWs in severe acute malnutrition case management and follow-up (e.g., referral to SC) according to national guidelines.

• Train and support community-based volunteer health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.

• Ensure every admitted child receives adequate and quality clinical and nutritional care through existing resources.

• Ensure at all times adequately equipped and supplied with the necessary nutritional and clinical requirements - Plumpy'nut, Vitamin A, routine drugs, nutritional equipment, nutritional/medical stationeries, etc.

• Assisting the planning and promotion of awareness creation on nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those who need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

• All children learn from a quality basic education and,

• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Job Requirement

• BSc/Diploma in Nursing or Public Health (Senior Clinical/Public Nurse or above).

• To be considered for the post applicants should have at least 2-4-year experience in Nutrition programs with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge in the technical areas;

• Work in harsh circumstances and travel to the field

• Experience in facilitating and organizing training

• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications; knowledge of statistical software –Epi info and SPSS

• Commitment to Save the Children values

• Proven ability to prepare bi-weekly and monthly reports and work independently and in teams

• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality work

• To be considered for the post; Fluency in Afar Affe is Mandatory.

How to Apply

• Register using the following link CLICK HERE