North Star Alliance brings health services to mobile workers and the communities they interact with across Africa in a Blue Box. We use converted shipping containers (painted blue) to house clinics that deliver public health programmes for people with increased health risks, like truck drivers and sex workers, and primary health care to communities with limited or no access to medical services.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Examining, diagnosing, treating and counselling of target groups at the RWC and outreach sites.
•  Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among target population. This shall be done in accordance with the National guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health or other relevant Ministries.
•  Ensure effective use of syndromic approach to management of STIs, Malaria and other common illnesses.
•  Management of Opportunistic Infections (OIs).
•  Screening for Cervical Cancer.
•  Screening for Tuberculosis.
•  Adherence monitoring of use of medication particularly for TB and HIV cases.
•  Develop proper records of all HIV and TB infected patients served and ensure follow up.
•  Provide health education and counselling to the target population
•  Recording data according to North Star Alliance, MOH and project specifications.
•  Preparing and submitting reports within set deadlines.
•  Meet all performance targets.
•  Refer all cases requiring specialized care and management to relevant health facilities and or services

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Institution.
•  Must be registered by the Nursing Council.
•  A degree in Nursing or Social sciences will be an added advantage
•  Over 3 years experience in a reputable health institution/facility
•  Strong personality with good leadership skills
•  Ability to prepare timely reports
•  Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
•  Proficient in English and local languages
•  IT literate (Word, Excel and Internet)
•  Familiar with local structures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Position: Full-time basis
• Location: Mombasa County
• Reports to: Site Coordinator
• Start date: Immediately
• Language: English, Kiswahili