Community Health Extension Worker at Sure Hope Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The role holder is responsible for assisting Nurses/Midwives and Doctors in the management of patients, according to Nurse/Midwives and Doctors’ directives, standards and procedures in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes, implements and adheres to the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensures high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality always.
• Organises and carries out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Ensures reception and triage of patients in waiting areas, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor where necessary
• Sends material to be sterilized and carefully store them after sterilization
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e., assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency or deterioration)
• Carries administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.).
• Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/nurses/supervisors informed.
• Performs cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate most obtain Minimum of a Diploma of CHEW, Applicants should have at least 1 year post qualifying experience and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
• Possess at least 1 year of relevant professional work experience, including in a developing area, in public health or nutrition.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.​​​​​​