Job Title: Registered Nurse
Hiring Organization: International Rescue Committee
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/17/2024
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian and development agency, supporting communities in transition in 40 countries. Simultaneously a global technical leader and proven implementer, IRC has shaped youth priorities and approaches at the national level and implemented programs at the community level since its founding in 1933. IRC has worked in Kenya since 1992, implementing highly effective programs in youth Livelihoods, Education, Economic Recovery & Development, Women Empowerment, integrated Healthcare, WASH and Nutrition.
Scope
of work:
The
Registered Nurse – Midwife is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of
Maternal and Neonatal Care, in the labour unit within IRC supported Health
facilities. S/he will work closely with other maternity staff including
Doctors, Nurses, Clinical Officer, Auxiliary nurses and by proxy with the
theatre staff, to ensure quality of care for patients and babies admitted in
the unit and aim to promote quality of care for Gynae and or Emergency
obstetric and Neonatal Care patients in the IRC supported health facilities.
Responsibilities/Main
Duties:
Programming
Implement
Maternal and newborn care activities for mothers during antenatal, intrapartum,
and postpartum periods in the obstetric unit.
Adhere to
minimum National guidelines and standard admission procedures and protocols for
all patients admitted to birthing room.
Practice
Supportive maternity care for all patients and relatives admitted in the labour
ward.
Perform
basic and assisted delivery care in the labor ward while observing high level
of Infection prevention and control measures.
Initiate
required use of partograph for all mothers admitted and are in established
labour for monitoring progress in active labour of the foetal and maternal
condition and detect early the abnormal progress of labour.
Provide
newborn care, handle complications: immediately after delivery and follow-up
care of the critically ill Newborn babies.
Perform
all signal functions of emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EMoNC)as per the
national guidelines.
Participates
in the daily Doctor’s ward rounds to familiarize with the patient care and
clinical management for continuum of care.
Refer to
the doctor in charge or to the doctor on call relevant information such as
MEOWS, patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper
decision make on clinical management.
Promote
patients’ comfort by performing nursing duties in the ward to include but not
limited to ensuring daily bedmaking, daily dump dusting, regular ward deep
cleaning, etc
Ensure
emergency preparedness trays and equipment inventory is in place in maternity
and items monitored and are updated daily through a structured handover during
every shift.
Stabilize
emergency complications prior to referral, ensure timely supported referrals to
the nearest Emergency Obstetric Care centre for a higher level of care.
Escort
patients during referral when vital and facilitate acquisition of legal travel
documents.
Do
hospital coverage and on-call as the need arises.
Ensure
adherence to IPC procedures in the clinical area: Proper handling and treatment
of instrument after use, segregation and disposal of medical waste, use of
appropriate PPEs by care providers and subordinate staff for infection
prevention.
Reporting/Communication:
Responsible
for compiling daily Nursing care activity reports while handing over in shifts.
Responsible
for accurate record keeping, ordering and accountability of equipment and
supplies.
Attend
ward meeting, monthly hospital meetings and or facilitate Continuous Medical
Education
Ensure
that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly documented
and recorded as they occur and participate in respective mortality audits.
Report
any significant changes in clinical operations to the supervisor.
Any other
duties assigned by supervisor.
Operations:
Maintain
departmental equipment, suction machines, resuscitators, various procedure sets
are maintained and always in good condition and submit regular inventory
reports of the same.
Report
any significant changes in operations to the head nurse.
Systems
Compliance and Improvement:
Ensure
IRC-Kenya program specific finance, logistics, IT, security, communications and
human resource/administration policies and procedures are adhered to.
Follow
any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulation from SMT and or
Field team Management.
Confidentiality:
Ensuring
the nondisclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and
business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or
organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.
Note: The
role of the Midwife cannot be limited to the specific duties and tasks detailed
herein. The success of the IRC’s humanitarian mission is the highest priority
and all issues which arise have got to be addressed accordingly. Therefore, the
Midwife will be required to handle all unforeseen issues and circumstances and
remain flexible to take up other duties, as and when required.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Kenya
Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) ) /Kenya Registered Midwife. (KRM)
from a recognized Nursing Training Institution
Registered
with the Nursing Council of Kenya with valid practicing licence.
More than
2 years of clinical maternity ward experience in a busy facility.
Added
advantage
Previous
work experience in a limited resource setting is an added advantage.
Ability
to speak local language will be an added advantage.
Women
candidates are encouraged to apply.
