**Minimum Qualifications and Experience   **

• Over two (2) years’ experience.

• Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or another recognized Nurse-training institute.

• Valid and current registration License by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

• The Nursing Officers shall work in specific ward/clinic assigned to and would therefore work as both supervisor and team leader of the refugee staff.

• Prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds whenever required.

• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.

• Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor/CO on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.

• Arrange and submit weekly clinic/ward work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each refugee staff.

• Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns.

• Conduct regular training session for refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward/clinic cases and charting.

• Give health education to patients and clients

• Compile and submit monthly reports.

• Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.

• Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same.

• Maintain drug registers and drug consumption within the ward level.

• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.

• Taking and recording of vital signs and proper documentation of all nursing procedures

• Ensure the clinic/ward is cleaned to the expected standards.

• Perform coverage and be on-call as required.