JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
World Vision is looking for a dynamic person to fill the Three (3) Nutrition Nurses (Man or Woman) for its Emergency Response to Conflict Affected Populations In Juba Nutrition Project, based in Juba, South Sudan
OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
To take responsibility to manage a successful Nutrition program in the health facilities. The Nutrition nurse will ensure that programme beneficiaries, particularly children with severe acute malnutrition are well managed in terms of supplies and medication. He/ She will also ensure that children with SAM and medical complications are appropriately referred for Stabilization Care.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administer appropriate nursing care to all children<5, pregnant and lactating women coming to the OTP/TSFP sites
Manage cases of children with severe Acute malnutrition with medical complications admitted in stabilization care centers
Ensure that the referral mechanism is working well from SC, OTP and TSFP
Proper management and drug administration of routine medication in the OTP/SC sites
Ensure that accurate field data is kept at the OTP centers and site reports/data compiled into weekly and monthly reports and submitted to the Nutrition officer
Work in close consultation and collaboration with the State Ministry of health in implementation of Nutrition activities
Ensure that the Nutrition Assistants are provide with accurate and appropriate IYCF and Health messages
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Diploma / Certificate in nursing or related discipline
At least 2-3 years field experience in the same fields
Strong skills in written and spoken English.
N.B: This position is open to South Sudanese Nationals Only.
N.B: Female South Sudanese Nationals are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION & DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Please send your application by this email recruitsdno@wvi.org or make hand deliver to:
World Vision South Sudan, National Office, Hai Cinema, adjacent to MTN Main Office.
Your application should include:
- A cover letter addressed to the People & Culture Director.
- A comprehensive CV
The closing date for applications is December, 4th 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
The candidate finally selected should comply with the child protection policy applied in the Organization.