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A. Technical work:
Provide primary health care services including triage, first aid, trauma care, and management of essential communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate common health conditions including:
- Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI)
- Diarrhoeal diseases (AWD, ABD, dehydration)
- Severely ill child cases
- Viral hepatitis
- Measles
- Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP)
- Malaria
- UTI, STI, and PID
- Common mental disorders (anxiety and depression)
- Skin diseases, micronutrient deficiencies, common eye problems, and other common illnesses
Manage childhood illnesses according to the IMNCI protocol.
Assess nutritional status and provide treatment for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) according to national protocols; refer complicated cases to higher-level facilities.
Diagnose and provide appropriate treatment according to MoPH-approved standard treatment guidelines. Include ensure use of rational use of medicines.
Complete and properly document all patient medical records and individual cards.
B. Health & Nutrition Integration
Manage both health and nutrition conditions in patients presenting with health and Nutrition related illnesses.
Work closely with nurses, midwives, and nutrition staff to ensure integrated and quality medical care.
Ensure the clinic maintains an updated referral contact list for Health and Nutrition and other specialized services.
Establish and maintain a detailed referral system for cases requiring higher-level care and ensure follow-up of referred cases.
C. Infection Prevention, Safety, and Facility Oversight
Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all staff.
Ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures are implemented and maintained at facility level.
Ensure patient confidentiality and secure storage of health records.
Ensure complaint/feedback mechanisms and accountability systems are functional at the facility.
D. Community Health Engagement
• Prepare and disseminate key messages to the community regarding available Health and Nutrition Services (HNS), including:
- Purpose and importance of HNS care
- Available services
- Clinic location and working hours
• Discuss and coordinate these messages with community leaders and stakeholders.
E. Reporting and Facility Management
• Ensure proper patient registration and documentation for all OPD services.
• Prepare and submit the Monthly Integrated Activity Report (MIAR).
• Prepare and submit monthly pharmaceutical consumption reports.
• Provide supervision and leadership to the health and nutrition team members and lead clinical activities.
• Perform any other duties delegated by the supervisor.
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