Clinical Procedure:
- Perform injections wound dressing and cannula insertion as needed.
- Do family planning counseling for the female clients of reproductive age and help them in choosing the suitable method of contraception.
- Assist or perform investigation procedures and treatment procedures as requested by the Medical Officer.
Triage and Infection Control:
- Participate in the triage of patients presenting to clinic and give immediate nursing care to ill/sick patients and to inform to the Medical Officer immediately according to the indications.
- Practice in accordance with the infection control standards and ensure strict adherence to universal precautions in the clinic.
- Ensure infection control measures (i.e. hand hygiene systematic use of PPE Non-touch aseptic techniques waste management) are followed at KPSC and act as an infection control focal.
- Supervise and provide technical support and training to staffs involving in infection control and disinfection in the clinic.
- Perform Infection Prevention and Control (PC) audit at relevant intervals and submit report to coordination technical team.
- Supervise the disposal of non-medical waste from the KPSC to be in line with LPK Waste Management SOP.
Dispensing and Stock Management:
- Dispense medical commodities per Lan Pya Kyel Protocol and ensure that the patient is clear on how to take the medication with right dose and timing by enhancing his/her adherence.
- Enter Consumption report or record on daily basis and check them on weekly basis.
- Record monthly stock consumption timely and correctly.
- Communicate with LPK Coordination and partners and national stakeholders for timely management of clinic stocks.
Sample Collection and Testing
- Take blood or other samples from patients as needed for investigation purposes and monitor maintenance of cold chain system for blood and other samples for sample storage and transportation.
- Perform HIV testing services with point of care testing for the diagnosis of HIV where there is no laboratory.
- Distribute sputum cups to the TB presumptive clients after clear instructions on how to collect samples are given.
Supervision of Clinic Assistant/Support:
- Supervise the clinic assistant/support in their activities and ensure the quality of the services they provide to the clients.
- Together with clinic assistant/support manage the client files in a systematic manner.
Technical Assistance:
- Give input to the Supervisor regarding the stock status of the instruments and commodities needed for investigations and supervision of medical and pharmaceutical stock management.
- Accompany outreach team during mobile visits to the service areas to perform HTS screening activities necessary nursing care injection dispensing etc.
- Assist to Laboratory Technician in Laboratory if needed.
Other:
- Always maintain the confidentiality of clients.
- Supervise and support clinic assistants and/or clinic supports.
- Ensure relevant LPK program data are entered in respective databases.
- According to project needs carry out patient consultations and timely referral for complicated cases.
Qualifications :
- University degree or Diploma in Nursing (B.N Sc is preferred).
- Diploma in midwife can also apply if he/she possesses relevant experiences of minimum 5 years.
- Basic English and computer skills.
- Able to speak local language.
- Flexible and empathetic attitude able to work in a multicultural context.
Additional Information :
0
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract