SC Clinical Officer at Save the Children

Job Description

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children’s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

S/he is the in charge of the stabilization centre Daily clinical examinations of all patients in SC with high level of suspicion of medical complications. Prescription of the correct dosages and timely treatment of Severely Malnourished Children withroutine medications/therapeutic feeds based on the National/WHO guidelines Provide technical support to the Nurses and the Nutrition Assistants Filling in the CCPs in the correct manner taking care of details and be updating them daily Admission Registers Books to be filled appropriately Timely referral/transfers of patients to the available facilities Phones on during the night-time for remote consultations Reporting of Cholera/Measles outbreak immediately to the concerned authorities Have critical clinical judgment and analysis of the patients and be able to diagnose 90% of diseases with only history taking. Compiling weekly and monthly reports on timely manner. Ensuring that the nutrition staff are getting proper supervision, coaching, and mentorship to improve their skills and professionalism. Making sure, the cleaners/cooks are doing their work timely to avoid delay. Timely requisition of supplies and stock management.

General

Demonstrate compliance and leadership with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice )

Accountability:

holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk

Creativity:

develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Must maintain regular transparent and supportive communication to the nutrition team, stakeholders, community, and direct beneficiaries Work in coordination with other health team to ensure the nutrition is integrated in all the health care system departments Participate in workshops as requested by the office Coordinate withlocal authorities andother NGOs

Qualifications

Diploma in  clinical medicine 2 years’experience working in the stabilization Center with INGOs Having gone through SC Guideline training is an added advantage Knowledge of NIS isan added advantage Having clinical experience of Pediatrics Fluent in written and  spoken  English A computer literate in Microsoft excel, word, PowerPoint and outlook Good interpersonal skill Knowledge of Sphere standards Experience in training and caching of Staff accountability Excellent communication skills Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy Excellent written and spoken English The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. South Sudanese Nationals ONLY

Desirable

Language skills in Arabic Experience working for Save the Children and working across organisational structures

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to prioritize tasks Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure Strong interpersonal skills, ethical sensitivity and ability to empathise with children, youth and their careers