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Reporting to the NOIC he/she will be tasked to provide high-quality newborn, and child health services, ensuring optimal health outcomes for infants, and children Including Overseeing the Child Welfare Clinic (CWC) and Expanded Program for Immunization (EPI) programs in the Facility.

Key Responsibilities

Neonatal Health.

 Monitor newborn health and identify any potential complications.Monitor breastfeeding and offer guidance on other nutrition options.Provide linkage with Nutrition for vulnerable Neonates as per assessment.Administer essential neonatal interventions, such as treatment of common ailments and vaccinations.

Child Health.

Provide immunization services according to the Expanded Program of immunization (EPI) schedule.Manage common childhood illnesses, such as diarrhea, pneumonia, and malaria.Conduct growth monitoring and promote optimal child development through child welfare clinic (CWC).Provide nutritional counseling and support.

Record Keeping.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.Submit timely reports on maternal, newborn, and child health indicators.

Training and Supervision.

Participate in training and capacity-building activities to enhance skills and knowledge.Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Community Outreach.

Conduct in-facility health education sessions on maternal, newborn, and child health topics.Participate in community outreach activities to promote health-seeking behaviors on needs basis.Together with the nurse and clinician, organize adequate clinic coverage when required. Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas

Reduced Infant and neonatal mortality ratesIncreased uptake of EPI servicesReduction of malnutrition through monitoring of children at the child welfare clinicImproved family planning utilization ratesStrengthened community -facility linkage.Effective supervision and mentorship of junior staff.Minimum Qualifications:Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.    At least 1 year of experience in a busy MCH department/clinic.Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care / Respectful maternal newborn competency trainings highly desirable. Strong clinical skills and knowledge of maternal and child healthAbility to work under pressure and in challenging environmentsGood communication and interpersonal skills.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.