Mental Health Nurse at International Rescue Committee
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Purpose / Objective: The Mental health Nurse reports directly to the Mental Health Officer. He/she will be expected to work within the integrated community health program and collaborate with the other program sectors in implementation of activities
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and conduct mental health assessments, diagnose and plan individual case management of psychiatric patients in the camp and refer accordingly.
- Conduct individual home-visits on specific demanding cases.
- Develop nursing care plans for psychiatric patients admitted into the ward and liaise treatment plans with the clinical services program.
- Participate in developing community networks to support mental health patients in the community.
- Provide psychiatric support through use of individual or group counseling and psychotherapy.
- Train mental health assistants, Community Health Promoters and other groups exposed to care of persons with mental health disorders
- Supervise mental health assistants and ensure that data records for all the patients attended at the clinics are well kept
- Compile weekly and monthly reports.
- Participate in intra and inter-program meetings as well as general staff meetings
- Liaise with other implementing partners within the refugee camp in advocacy for mental health clients
- Engage CHPs and block health committees in identification and referral of persons with mental disorders.
- Keep the management informed on all significant developments in the program
- Ensure program supplies are ordered in a timely manner
- Keep inventory and records for all program items and supplies
- Carry out any other duties assigned as delegated by the supervisor
Key Result Areas
- Updating databases for all the mentally ill clients in the community maintained
- Initiation of community participation as a PHC approach through community education
- Defaulter tracing of patients on treatment to ensure drug compliance
- Formation of psychosocial support groups for patients with mental problems.
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma in nursing from a recognized nurse training institution,
- Diploma/certificate in counselling or social work
- Registered with the relevant body.
Required Experience & Competencies:
- 3 years working experience in a Mental health unit/clinic is a must
- Previous experience in working within a community setting desirable.
- Experience of working in a resource poor setting and/or camp environment is an added advantage
- Language preferences: Fluency in Turkana/ Somali/ an added advantage.
- Must be a good team player
- Must be flexible and culturally sensitive
- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation skills
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International allowances are not available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.
How to Apply
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IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
