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• Attend to mentally sick people in the Health Units.
• Provide regular follow-up of discharged cases.
• Liaise with Community Health Workers and Community Social Workers on identification and management of cases.
• Sensitize the Schools and communities on identification, prevention and management of mental illnesses.
• To liaise with community leaders to sensitize the community on drug and substance abuse; and to initiate community programs that reduce boredom and idleness.
• Maintain personal contact with patients, take note of their complaints, carry out corrective measure and escalate for further action if necessary.
• To follow up referred cases outside the settlement.
• Plan and request drugs appropriately.
• Conduct and attend trainings and meetings related to mental health.
• Implement special programs, out reaches related to mental health in collaboration with supervisors.
• Coordinate with other health sector personnel to implement quality integrated services to the communities.
• Prepare and submit periodic and progress reports covering the mental health sector.
• Manage patients with confidentiality and adherence to the professional code of conduct.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• A certificate in Comprehensive Nursing(3yrs)
• A certificate of Registration from the national professional nursing body
• At least One year’s experience in similar.
• A certificate in Psychiatric Nursing(3yrs)
• A certificate of Registration from the national professional nursing body
• At least One year’s experience in similar.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• A good command of both written and spoken English
• Patient, understanding and of a pleasant character
• Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office
• People Management skills
• Able to coach and develop others
• Ability to mobilize different audiences
• Commitment to the organizational values

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