Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Nurse
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
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 supervisorKey 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.
How to Apply
See; Mental Health Nurse to apply online, by 30th July 2015.