Vacancies at BTSC
Position
Auxiliary Nurses
Description
| Job Description | |
| Job title | Auxiliary Nurses |
| Job Grade | B-1 |
| Job Category | Health |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 28/09/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 10/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
Position Title: Auxiliary Nurse
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist nurses during consultations.
- Conduct duties like dressing of wounds and helping the midwives during delivery.
- Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition.
- Prioritize health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient-medicals.
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions
- Assess and care for patients with present with uncomplicated wounds.
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunization programs for both adults and children.
- Carry out additional duties as may be required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in provision of basic nursing services from a recognized institution.
- Relevant regular trainings from a credible health organization.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a health program set up.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity.
- Knowledge of local Somali language
- Previous experience within a humanitarian aid organization, in particular working in primary health care programs and conducting nursing.
- Strong counseling skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Competent to work under stress as the situation may dictate.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 10 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Dispensary Nurses
Job Announcement
| Job Description | |
| Job title | Dispensary Nurses |
| Job Grade | B-3 |
| Job Category | Health |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 28/09/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 10/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
JOB PURPOSE
Dispensary Nurse will be responsible to assist with drug dispensing by measuring, compounding, packaging and distributing medications. Maintain stock levels and perform clerical functions. Dispensary Nurse works under the general supervision of the head nurse.
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIE
The Pharmacy will undertake a number of duties and responsibilities, including:
- Compounding and dispensing medications, as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitoring beneficiaries drug therapies, advising interventions and informing beneficiaries of any potential side effects.
- Instructing beneficiaries on how and when to take prescribed medications.
- Conducting health and wellness screenings.
- Providing immunizations, and other medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels.
- Keeping accurate beneficiaries records.
- Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
- Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory.
- Adhering to applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing
- pharmaceutical practice
- Any other duties as directed by the supervisor or the Program/Medical doctor
Qualifications
- Diploma of pharmacy qualifications or equivalent professional practice in nursing.
- At least two years of relevant experience.
- At least 4 years experience in a recognised medical institution
- Ability to read and write in English as well as the Somali language
- Must be a local and a resident from the Bay region particularly in Burhakaba.
- Strong moral standards; honesty, transparency, generosity, altruism and respect
- Experience in working in harsh environment is an added advantage
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a team and within the community.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 10 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
OPD Nurses
Job Announcement
| Job Description | |
| Job title | OPD Nurses |
| Job Grade | B-2 |
| Job Category | Health |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 28/09/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 10/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
Overall Job Purpose
Conduct assessment of child health needs for children under 5 and provide quality and comprehensive nursing, treatment and follow-up of patients in designated out-patient clinics. Ensure delivery of high-quality nursing interventions covering provision of antenatal services, postnatal care, immunization and reproductive health, nutrition, HIV/Ads, health and hygiene promotion and epidemic response in line with BTSC health policy guidelines and primary healthcare nursing standards
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Programme Implementation
- Diagnose common health conditions to identify child health needs for children under 5
- Deliver an immunization program to ensure all children under 5 are appropriately immunized
- Assess and monitor patterns of weight gain and growth in children under 5
- Provide health education to mothers on breastfeeding and hygiene promotion
- Recommend referral of severe complicated cases for specialized treatment
- Conduct home visits and follow-up discharged patients and provide continuity of care
- Evaluate healthcare outcomes on under 5 children and prepare individualized reports
- Raise requisitions for replenishment of drugs and supplies as needed
- Compile accurate data on all OPD cases of under 5 children and prepare monthly reports
Operations Management
- Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the OPD health programme line with strategic priorities
- Identify capacity-building needs of the auxiliary and volunteer nursing team and ensure they are properly trained and well supported to implement programme activities
- Participate in emergency preparedness, rapid assessments and emergency responses
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 10 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
OTP Screeners
| Job Description | |
| Job title | OTP Screeners |
| Job Grade | A-2 |
| Job Category | Nutrition |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 28/09/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 10/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
JOB PURPOSE
Screeners will be responsible for screening <5 children and pregnant and lactating women for malnutrition, admitting them or discharging when it’s appropriate, following the IMAM guidelines..
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- S/he will be required to conduct sensitization and MUAC (middle upper arm circumference) screening of Pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and children under 5 years.
- The nutrition screener will screen, tally, register and coordinate the screening of children to verify their age at the distribution point; the nutrition screener/register Additionally is required to train the Nutrition volunteers.
- S/he will be tasked to report to the nutrition officer on distribution requirement update.
- The nutrition screener will collaborate with other INGOs/LNGOs on nutrition activities and to refer children identified with SAM and provide technical support to the nutrition assistant.
- S/he then will be required to mainstream the nutritional activities in line with BTSC standards with regards to Infant and Young Child feeding (IYCF) programs.
- The nutrition screener will also provide guidance to (IYCF Groups) on policy and methodologies to enhance service delivery at the Host community and camp level.
- The nutrition screener is expected to have competencies of a skillful leader in guiding and supporting staff, addressing various operational challenges, along with increasing security concerns.
Required Skills and Experience
- Diploma in Nurse, Public health, or other related field is required.
- Experience in the area of nutrition promotion and addressing malnutrition.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same position.
- Previous experience in NGOs/Donor funded programs is preferred.
- Working experience of one year in IMAM or Maternal and Child Health program
- Excellent written and spoken skills in English
- Experience in nutrition program and community work.
- Good relations with other people.
- Good capacity to work in a team and flexibility.
- Excellent communication (written and oral), editing, and advocacy skills
- Computer literate in (Microsoft word, excel, and power point presentation.)
- Effective interpersonal skills
Essential Experience and Skills.
- Must be able to work as a team,
- Good with mothers and children,
- Punctuality, organization, honesty and reliability are essential
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 10 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
IYCF Counsellors
| Job Description | |
| Job title | IYCF Counsellors |
| Job Grade | B-2 |
| Job Category | Nutrition |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 28/09/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 10/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
The Role
The IYCF Counsellor will provide IYCF counselling to the mothers and other caregivers for effective beneficiary information and skills development in the areas of good nutrition practices. He/she is expected to provide a high standard of promoting optimum health and preventive health care, thereby contributing to a safe, efficient, and effective service to patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Accomplish IYCF counselling to the mothers and other caregivers at project sites.
- Participate in providing IYCF technical support to BTSC staff (educators, officers and area coordinators)
- Ensure that all staff understand and implement the IYCF program guidelines
- Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging to mothers and caregivers
- Advise the best feeding options and follow ups as appropriate
- Participate in the development of mother support groups and mother-baby areas.
- Participate in developing regular work plans for the mother support groups and mother-baby areas.
- Prepare field visit plans
- Act as an effective member in promoting, supporting, and protecting IYCF practices (give IYCF awareness sessions and IYCF individual counselling sessions as necessary).
- Give support to IYCF team members as necessary
- Assist in the development and review of educational material
- Prepare training materials and conduct IYCF trainings when necessary
- Make sure all IYCF databases are regularly filled and submitted
- Conduct evaluation and appraisal of staff as required
- Report weekly to the Nutrition Officer
Qualifications & Experience Required Education
- At least Diploma in Nursing, Nutrition or Public Health.
- Relevant training on food and diets, supplementary feeding programs is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same position.
- Good organization and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in Somali required.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 10 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
EPI Nurses
| Job Description | |
| Job title | EPI Nurses |
| Job Grade | B-2 |
| Job Category | Health |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 28/09/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 10/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
JOB PURPOSE
The EPI Nurse is expected to promote optimum health care services by contributing to patients safe, efficient and effective preventive care service.
Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct static vaccination sessions in the primary health care facility as scheduled and holding outreach activities in the community
- Administer vaccines correctly in accordance with guidelines, while maintaining strict aseptic techniques
- Report and record measles cases and conduct immunization, mopping up and/or any other supplemental immunization activities/campaigns
- Liaise closely with health workers within the facility, health promoters, CHWs and other staff in order to avoid missed opportunities (including screening of cards) for immunization of children to be followed up through list and defaulter tracing. Also coordinates for proper birth recording/reporting and growth monitoring activities in the facilities with the teams
- Maintains accurate records/charts of monitoring coverage of the patients in the clinic and target population
- Maintains accurate EPI records including daily and permanent registers, and additional records missed cases and defaulters (prepare and update lists on a monthly basis)
- Provides counseling to the care givers on the preventative and curative health aspects of the vaccines, vaccination schedules, when to return for the other shot of vaccine etc.
- Receives vaccines from the field office/UNICEF Depot and ensures that the cold chain is correctly maintained to the point of actual immunization in accordance to standardized guidelines
- Prepares monthly statistical report, vaccine consumption/wastage rates and submits in timely manner.
- Ensures that used syringes, needles and all vaccinations vials/ampoules are stored and disposed off per protocols
- Participates in meeting with community representatives, volunteers and to discuss EPI activities such as defaulters, EPI campaigns etc
- Co-ordinate with health promoters on regular basis for defaulter tracing and participate in health education session
- Coordinate with the nutrition wing for the treatment and immunization of the identified malnourished children and their follow up
Qualifications
Personal Quality
- A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity,
- Knowledge of local Somali language
- Previous experience within a humanitarian aid organization, in particular working in primary health care programs and conducting nursing
- Strong counseling skills
- Good organizational skills
- Competent to work under stress as the situation may dictate.
- Ability to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic background
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma in Secondary school
- Certificate in participation in EPI course from recognized institution
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience, preferably in a health program set up
- Willing to travel and live in difficult and remote areas
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 10 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
OTP Registrars
Job Announcement
| Job Description | |
| Job title | OTP Registrars |
| Job Grade | B-1 |
| Job Category | Nutrition |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 28/09/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 10/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
JOB PURPOSE
To accurately record personal and anthropometrical data as well and calculate nutritional indices for Children and Pregnant/lactating women presenting at OTP/Nutrition sites. OTP Registrar will be working under the direct supervision of nutrition nurse.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
OTP/TSFP Planning
- Conduct quality anthropometric measures at the OTP/SFP sites on the referral beneficiaries following the initial screening exercise while ensuring efficient and effective workflow.
- Work with the outreach teams to develop and maintain a referral system at community level.
- Engage CHW in referring malnourished children and pregnant and lactating women special attention to the basic health units.
- Assisting community in identification and referral of acute malnutrition,
- Ensures that nutritional protocol is strictly followed in terms of admission and discharge criteria.
- Properly fill in the registration books and monitoring cards of each beneficiary with personal and anthropometric data,
- Assisting the OTP Nurse to compile weekly and monthly statistic reports,
- Assisting in monitoring the nutrition situation in areas of work, including participating in nutrition assessments and surveillance as required,
- Performing any other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the OTP Nurse.
Handling of anthropometric tools and reporting
- Proper use and recording of OTP/TSFP cards and resisters,
- Collect accurate and reliable data from beneficiaries,
- Storage and sharing of data w with the relevant project staff,
- Inform the caretakers and nurses about the changes in increase/decrease of weight of malnourished children,
- Keep proper record of daily attendance in the register book clearing showing the deaths, cured, defaulters and the transfers,
- Update registers books on weekly, monthly and annual basis. Work with the M&E team in recording the data digitally,
- Produce monthly and annual statistical report on data collected.
Special skills
- Commitment to working with a value-based organization,
- Local language skills necessary,
- Ability to work under pressure and in a high-stress environment,
- Good interpersonal and communication skills,
- Flexible,
- Innovative
Essential Experience and Skills.
- Must be able to work as a team,
- Good with mothers and children,
- Punctuality, organization, honesty and reliability are essential
Reporting
The OTP/TSFP registrar is responsible for ensuring that the data of the beneficiaries are documented in the reporting tools:
- Check the condition of anthropometric materials received or to be sent, and verify the accuracy of any previously inventory of the tools,
- Responsible for proper handling of weighing and measuring equipment. Ensure scales are properly calibrated at all times and report defects, damage or loss of equipment to the OTP/TSFP Supervisor.
- Assist in the preparation of reports about the admission, discharge, defaulter, absent, etc throughout the project cycle.
Job Requirements
In order to be successful you will bring/have
- BSc/Diploma in Nursing or Public Health (Senior Clinical/Public Nurse or above)
- Minimum four years working experience out of which two years with NGOs in the area of OTP/TFU/TSFP settings
- Knowledge, training and experience in management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication
- Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.
- Demonstrated skills in peer group training, Training of Trainers and development of training materials.
- Strong computer (Microsoft skills), and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Good command in written and spoken English and Local language (Mandatory)
- Good human relation skills.
- Respect of BTSC rules by anyone visiting the program;
- Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 10 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
OTP Nurses
| Job Description | |
| Job title | OTP Nurses |
| Job Grade | B-2 |
| Job Category | Nutrition |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 28/09/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 10/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
JOB PURPOSE
Conduct health screenings and appraisal of infants and children to detect conditions of severe acute malnutrition. Provide early intervention and treatment by ensuring nutrition support through provision of therapeutic food, routine drugs, including health and nutrition education by following the safest and most effective therapeutic feeding protocol in line with BTSC health policy guidelines and nursing standards
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Programme Implementation
- Conduct health screenings and appraisal of children to detect conditions of severe acute malnutrition
- Perform daily nursing tasks required in the daily care for children with severe acute malnutrition, which includes administration of drugs, therapeutic feed preparation and monitoring of vital signs
- Recommend referral of severe complicated SAM cases for specialized treatment
- Provide health and nutrition education to mothers on hand hygiene, cleanliness, waste disposal and other effective practices relevant for safety and infection prevention
- Conduct home visits and follow-up discharged patients and provide continuity of care
- Evaluate healthcare outcomes on SAM cases and prepare individualized reports
- Raise requisitions for replenishment of drugs, consumable supplies and SAM therapeutic feeds
- Compile accurate data on all OTP/SAM cases and prepare Weekly/BiWeekly/Monthly reports
Operations Management
- Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the OPD health programme line with strategic priorities
- Identify capacity-building needs of the auxiliary and volunteer nursing team and ensure they are properly trained and well supported to implement programme activities
- Participate in emergency preparedness, rapid assessments and emergency responses
Special skills
- Commitment to working with a value-based organization,
- Local language skills necessary,
- Ability to work under pressure and in a high-stress environment,
- Good interpersonal and communication skills,
- Flexible,
- Innovative
Essential Experience and Skills.
- Demonstrate openness to change & ability to manage complexities
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and ability to manage intergroup dynamics and mediate conflicting interests
- Excellent writing skills, analytical capacity to synthesize project outputs and findings for the preparation of quality programme reports
- Maturity & confidence in dealing with senior and high-ranking officials
- Remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
- Must be able to work as a team,
- Good with mothers and children,
- Punctuality, organization, honesty and reliability are essential
Job Requirements
In order to be successful you will bring/have
- BSc/Diploma in Nursing or Public Health (Senior Clinical/Public Nurse or above)
- Minimum four years working experience out of which two years with NGOs in the area of OTP/TFU/TSFP settings
- Knowledge, training and experience in management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication
- Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.
- Demonstrated skills in peer group training, Training of Trainers and development of training materials.
- Strong computer (Microsoft skills), and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Good command in written and spoken English and Local language (Mandatory)
- Good human relation skills.
- Respect of BTSC rules by anyone visiting the program;
- Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 10 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Qualified Midwives
| Job Description | |
| Job title | Qualified Midwives |
| Job Grade | B-2 |
| Job Category | Health |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 28/09/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 10/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
JOB PURPOSE
A Midwife provides prenatal and early postnatal advice, care and support for women and also assists them during labour. Their duties include monitoring and examining women during and after pregnancy, providing health education and parental advice and developing individual care programmes.
Midwife duties and responsibilities
- Perform gynaecological exams
- Educate patients on health and nutrition
- Take patient vital signs
- Perform tests to assess patients’ medical conditions
- Counsel pregnant patients on birthing plans
- Provide emotional suppor for mothers during birth
- Arrange prenatal care for mothers
- Prepare for the birth by following all health and safety standards
- Coach mother thru the birth
- Perform deliveries and assist caesareans
- Tend to the health and well-being of both the baby and mother during the process
- Assist surgeons and physicians in caring for the mother during complicated births
- Provide care for mothers and babies after birth
- Weigh and measure newborn babies
- Monitor the patient’s vital signs during birth
- Study patient history
- Communicate stages of labour to family members
- Explain and demonstrate breastfeeding techniques
- Monitor patient after delivery and be available for questions or concerns
- Participate in research and further educational opportunities
- Perform CPR or other emergency measures if needed
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in midwifery
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in working as a midwife
- Having a clear or general understanding about midwifery
- Team work and flexibility is a crucial aspect in performing such tasks
- Having attained trainings regarding midwifery is an added advantage
Special skills
- Commitment to working with a value-based organization,
- Local language skills necessary,
- Ability to work under pressure and in a high-stress environment,
- Good interpersonal and communication skills,
- Flexible,
- Innovative
Essential Experience and Skills.
- Must be able to work as a team,
- Good with mothers and children,
- Punctuality, organization, honesty and reliability are essential
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 10 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Medical Doctors
Job Announcement
| Job Description | |
| Job title | Medical Doctors |
| Job Grade | D-2 |
| Job Category | Health |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 02/10/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 15/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent will be responsible for the day to day implementation of BTSC activities in the field in accordance with the implementation framework and donor guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical doctor will undertake a number of duties and responsibilities, including:
- Will be primarily responsible for proper medical intervention
- Supervision and the clinical management of a patient care in the Health facility.
- He/She should be able to diagnose majority of the most common diseases.
- Performing ward round on a daily basis with nurses on duty and prescription of treatment according to the Health facility guidelines and protocols.
- Responsibility of admission and discharge of patients, prescription of medications and other routine procedures.
Special skills
- Commitment to working with a value-based organization,
- Local language skills necessary,
- Ability to work under pressure and in a high-stress environment,
- Good interpersonal and communication skills,
- Flexible,
- Innovative
Job Requirements
In order to be successful you will bring/have
- Bachelor of Medicine
- Post-graduate qualification is preferable
- Must be a local and a resident from the Bay region
- Possessing strong degree of moral standards; honesty, integrity, respect and a solid sense of ethics including the ability to handle confidential information.
- At least 3 years of experience in Health facility works with proof documents.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a team and within the community.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 15 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
SC Supervisor
| Job Description | |
| Job title | SC Supervisor |
| Job Grade | D-2 |
| Job Category | Health |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 02/10/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 15/10/2022 |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
JOB PURPOSE
The SC Supervisor will be responsible for the coordination of medical, nursing and program in the Stabilization Centre. The SC Nurse in Charge is responsible for the initial assessment of the patients when they are in crisis to assure stabilization; will also interpret medical information, make decisions about possible admissions and assist or administer medications recognizing that the effective management of hospital depends on effective communication and participation of all members of the team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Obtains medical histories and provides medical screening.
- Follow the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM cases with complications, and ensure that all protocols are understood and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP.
- Complete interviews and physical assessments of consumers.
- Responsible for updating the initial treatment plan with any medical issues, in conjunction with other staff.
- Coordinate and implement discharge plans which may include outside community agencies.
- Provides health education to groups and/or individuals.
- Maintains up to date, well documented medical records, which comply with state and program requirements.
- Participates in case reviews as a member of the multidisciplinary staff.
- Monitors patient self- administration of medications and conducts audits on medication record documents to ensure accountability and compliance with medical direction.
- Practice within team settings, accepting responsibility for decisions and activities implemented.
- Initiates action to reduce / correct / prevent actual or potential risks to patients and colleagues
- Effective time management, priority setting, co-ordination and communication skills are practiced.
- Ensure that the available equipment and supplies are used safely and economically.
- Accept referrals and organize the clinic for patients referred to the Medical Procedure clinic according to protocols and standards
- Ensure that all concerns, complaints and issues are brought to the attention of the Doctor in Charge in a timely and effective manner, in accordance with the Hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality
- Promote an environment of physical, occupational, cultural, ethical and legal safety
Job Requirements
In order to be successful you will bring/have
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing ·
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the same role required. ·
- Knowledge of proper handling techniques and disposal policies. ·
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to calm anxious patients. ·
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications: 15 October 2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Lab Technician
| Job Description | |
| Job title | Lab Technicians |
| Job Grade | B-2 |
| Job Category | Health |
| Duty Station | Burhakaba |
| Duration | 6 Months with possible extension upon funding availability |
| Job opening date | 02/10/2022 |
| Job Closing Date | 15/10/2022 (Deadline Extended to 20 Oct) |
JOB OVERVIEW
Burhakaba Town Section Committee (BTSC) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization committed to undertake relief and development programs in Burhakaba to reduce the suffering people of most vulnerable & marginalized groups and provide the services needed to increase their self-sufficiency. Specializing in meeting the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster, BTSC collaborates with wide range donors, local organizations, and many others to carry sustainable services.
BTSC is a legally registered national Somali NGO formed by professional with different backgrounds in Burhakaba and formed on 7 February 2007. BTSC is dedicated to carry out humanitarian and development activities with special focus on grass root needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in southwest of Somalia, especially Burhakaba. BTSC headquarters are in Burhakaba and also has a liaison office in Baidoa.
BTSC has been working in Somalia since 2007, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. BTSC has been implementing interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition and WASH reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
JOB PURPOSE
BTSC is seeking a qualified and highly motivated person who can lead a health project team in Somalia under the direction of a Medical doctor, and the medical Laboratory will closely work with the health team at BTSC supported Health facility in Buur-Hakaba
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking to label; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
- Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
- Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the patient-physician, or nurse; reporting mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials.
- Chemistry – provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating chemistry equipment; performing hand chemistries.
- Hematology – provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation equipment; performing manual methods of differentials.
- Microbiology – provides physicians with information for the treatment of patient infection by performing technical procedures for the identification or susceptibility of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and mycobacteria.
- Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
- Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Developing and determining the best collection methods for specific patients, such as infants or elderly patients.
- Preparing areas where blood will be drawn and ensuring the area is safe and clean after blood is drawn.
- Collecting blood samples and labeling the vials with the patients’ names and dates.
- Transporting blood samples to the laboratory for testing.
- Ensuring proper packaging and storage for the preservation of blood for donations.
- Checking patients for health issues like diseases, bacteria, and cholesterol, monitoring vital signs, and checking blood pressure and heart rate.
- Keeping your phlebotomy cart or station well-organized and following infection control and sanitation standards.
- Answering patients’ questions on collection techniques and providing additional resources if requested.
- Remaining friendly, courteous, and sympathetic and keeping patients calm during blood collections.
- Preparing and cleaning the laboratory area, maintaining inventory, preparing blood samples for various tests and procedures, and possibly centrifuging blood samples.
Job Requirements
In order to be successful you will bring/have
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory. ·
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the same role required. ·
- Knowledge of proper handling techniques and disposal policies. ·
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to calm anxious patients. ·
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: hr.btscngo@btsc.so
Deadline for Applications is extended to 20-10-2022
BTSC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in BTSC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the BTSC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: BTSC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
