International Rescue Committee CWC Nurse Jobs in Kenya
International Rescue Committee CWC Nurse Jobs in Kenya; Reporting to the Facility In‑Charge, the MCH Nurse will provide high‑quality maternal, newborn and child health services, ensuring optimal outcomes for women, infants and children. The role oversees the Child Welfare Clinic (CWC) and Expanded Program for Immunization (EPI) programs within the facility.
Key Responsibilities
Maternal Health
Provide comprehensive antenatal care, including assessments, counseling and education.
Assist with normal deliveries and conduct emergency deliveries for clients presenting in second stage.
Provide postnatal care, including counseling on breastfeeding, family planning and newborn care.
Identify and manage or refer high‑risk conditions during pregnancy and postpartum.
Perform essential procedures such as blood pressure monitoring, fetal heart rate monitoring and vaginal examinations.
Provide maternal EPI services (tetanus injections) as scheduled.
Offer family planning counseling and services, including long‑acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs).
Provide post‑abortion care and cervical cancer screening and treatment services.
Neonatal Health
Monitor newborn health and identify potential complications.
Support breastfeeding and provide guidance on nutrition options.
Link vulnerable neonates with nutrition services as per assessment.
Administer essential neonatal interventions and vaccinations.
Child Health
Provide immunization services according to EPI schedule.
Manage common childhood illnesses such as diarrhea, pneumonia and malaria.
Conduct growth monitoring and promote optimal child development through CWC.
Provide nutritional counseling and support.
Record Keeping
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date medical records for all patients.
Submit timely reports on maternal, newborn and child health indicators.
Training and Supervision
Participate in training and capacity‑building activities.
Supervise and mentor junior staff.
Participate in
facility clinical audits and CMEs.
Community Outreach
Conduct health education sessions on maternal, newborn and child health topics.
Participate in community outreach activities to promote health‑seeking behaviors.
Organize adequate clinic coverage when required.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Key Result Areas
Reduced maternal and neonatal mortality rates.
Increased uptake of antenatal and postnatal care services.
Increased uptake of EPI services.
Reduction of malnutrition through monitoring at CWC.
Improved family planning utilization rates.
Strengthened community‑facility linkage.
Effective supervision and mentorship of junior staff.
Required Qualifications
KRCHN, KRN / KRM.
Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Required Experience & Competencies
Minimum 1 year experience in a busy maternal and child health department or clinic.
Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care / Respectful Maternal Newborn competency training desirable.
Strong clinical skills and knowledge of maternal and child health.
Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee CWC Nurse Jobs in Kenya
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