DRC – Danish Refugee Council (DRC) – PSNs (Palliative Care Nurse) – December 2023
DRC – Danish Refugee Council (DRC) – PSNs (Palliative Care Nurse) – December 2023
Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world.
DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers, and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Protection (CBP, PSN, GBV, CP and Legal), Shelter and infrastructure, and Economic Recovery.
Overall purpose of the role: The Protection officer will be responsible for the provision of basic clinical expertise in community-based rehabilitation services to PSNs with serious medical conditions and home-bound/bed-ridden PSNs. This involves regular conduction of home-based care services and palliative care potential basic medical intervention and psychological support. Use a wide variety of physical clinical skills with support from CBR team and other multidisciplinary teams within the operation.
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of PSNs patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in home-based care services.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to address PSNs patients’ unique requirements.
- Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules at home.
- Educate PSNs patients and their families on medication management and potential side effects.
- Coordinate with community structures and services partners to enhance the overall support system for PSNs patients at home.
- Manage all daily palliative care clinical records functions including establishing and implementing basic clinical integrated interventions and records policies at DRC.
- Take part in providing education, development, and training to CBR incentive staff involved in the care of palliative service.
- Liaise and develop effective relationships with external health care professionals and other agencies ensuring PSNs receive care and support in the camp settings.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
- Experience of 2 years minimum of administrative experience
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license.
- Certification in Palliative Care Nursing is highly desirable or Previous experience in palliative care, home-based care, or hospice care is preferred.
- Familiarity with palliative care, end-of-life care, or hospice desired
- Must be willing to travel to the various practice locations
- Able to work in challenging environments and meet deadlines.
- Flexible, team player, and independent
- Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Integrity, a strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Education:
- Registered Nurse (RN, BSN) with a diploma or degree in nursing is preferred.
- Proficiency in computer and software programs.
Languages:
- Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and Swahili
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
- DRC Protection staff, refugees, and donors
- Local Government (refugee camp) and host Community representatives.
- Community groups.
- Other NGOs and relief actors.
- MoHA, police, immigration
Information
- Employment category: Band H
- Reporting to: Integrated Team Leader
- Technical Line Manager: Protection Coordinator
- Direct report: N/A
- Unit/department: Protection
- Location: Kibondo and Kasulu
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