Job Summary
The Health and Nutrition Nurses will provide integrated primary healthcare and nutrition services, including screening, treatment, and counseling, with a focus on maternal and child health and prevention of malnutrition. They will also support the medical doctors and midwives with related health and nutrition activities and services.
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The Nurse will carry out the following tasks, including but not limited to:
• Conduct general health assessments and basic triage of patients.
• Administer first aid and basic medical treatment as per protocols.
• Support the team in screening for malnutrition, particularly among children and pregnant and lactating women (PLW).
• Assist in the management of mild cases of malnutrition and referrals.
• Support the administration of vaccines under the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI).
• Monitor for and report adverse reactions to vaccines.
• Assist midwives and medical doctors in the delivery of maternal health services.
• Educate mothers and caregivers on breastfeeding techniques, newborn care, and personal hygiene practices.
• Provide health counseling to mothers and caregivers as needed.
• Manage mild to moderate health conditions, ensuring timely care and follow-up.
• Monitor and support care for patients with chronic illnesses.
• Assist in the management of acute malnutrition cases under the guidance of nutrition specialists.
• Enforce and adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures at all times.
• Assist in screening for infectious diseases and report suspected cases.
• Participate in community health education activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and reports.
• Provide emergency care in cases of acute illness or injury.
• Participate in public health emergency response when needed.
• Assist the teams with documenting the registration and treatment of patients.
• Any other tasks as related to the position or assigned by the supervisor.
