Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Kenya - International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The Psychiatric Nurse reports directly to the Mental Health Officer.
He/she will be expected to work within the Clinical Services Program and collaborate with the integrated community health program to implement the following activities;
Key responsibilities:

Identify and define mental health problems and needs of the refugee and local community, provide technical advice on all cases of psychiatric disorders/other psychological problems.

Oversee and conduct mental health assessments, diagnose and plan individual case management of all psychiatric patients in the camp and host community and refer accordingly.

Develop nursing care plans for psychiatric patients admitted into the ward and liaise treatment plans with the Mental Health Officer/Medical Officer.

Participate in developing community networks to support mental health patients in the community.

Provide psychiatric support to psychiatric patients through group psychotherapy at all the clinics.

Conduct individual counseling and psycho-education to individuals, families and communities about mental health issues.

Train mental health assistants, community health workers, auxiliary nurses and other groups exposed to persons with mental health disorders.

Supervise mental health assistants and ensure that data records for all the patients attended at the clinics are well kept and assist to compile weekly and monthly reports.

Liaise with other IPS and advocate for matters related to psychiatric patients.
Job Requirements:

Diploma in Psychiatric nursing from a recognized nurse training institution, Higher Diploma in community psychiatric nursing.

Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a practicing license.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International allowances are not available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
To apply for this position, click on: Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Kenya