Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse. For the effective functioning of the department, the Public Health Nurse will provide leadership in assessing and analyzing the health needs of assigned communities, through surveillance and forecasting the effects of diseases and behaviors within communities. Also strategically plan, develop and implement public health programs, in collaboration with Public Health Nurse Zone Manager and other relevant personnel. Additionally, organize and supervise Community Nurses, Nursing Assistants and Orderlies; designate and assign staff appropriately in providing care to pre-schools, high risks individuals and groups in the community; ensures education and health promotion activities are conducted through partnerships with medical fraternity and other NGOs agencies.  In this capacity the Public Health Nurse also monitors and ensure estimated coverage percentages are achieved for the various targeted populations. Advocate for the health needs of the community and ensure individuals within the community have access to appropriate and efficient nursing and medical care through the advice/guidance of the Public Health Nurse Zone Manager and Chief Public Health Nurse.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to):

Clinical Duties

1. Design and lead in the surveillance of communicable and non-communicable diseases to ensure that community coverage is achieved and within the timeframe established by the Zone Manager.
2. Document trends of disease within communities daily and forecast the effects of the disease by establishing a realistic up-to-date system, with accurate information on findings, for bi-weekly and monthly report presentations.
3. Conduct regular analysis to include risk factors of disease prevalence and advocate for change through education, health promotion and partnering with other agencies.
4. Survey and assess the impact of behaviors at least two times a month, on religious practices and beliefs on wellness.
5. Strategically design, implement and monitor regular programs that will mitigate and manage the spread of disease throughout the communities.
6. Advocate and participate daily in the management of comprehensive delivery on services to clients within the community and attending assigned public health facilities. 
7. Provides clinical care services to persons attending the clinic within the community on a daily basis and as required.
8. Participate in emergency response within communities as to ensure timely care can be possible within the communities when necessary.
9. Participate in regular disaster management assignments, by identifying the needs of each community and partners within the community to aid in disaster response.
10. Participate in regular rehabilitation and re-integration of clients discharged from the hospital to ensure that an effective recovery experience can be achieved at all times.
11. Provide family and community support through networking with other support agencies, for the purpose of building a strong cohesive bond and trust within the family communities as assigned.