Child Health Nurse - AddressHealth (Apply by: November 30, 2017)

1. POSITION VACANT: Child Health Nurse, AddressHealth, New Delhi/ NCR

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

AddressHealth Solutions India Pvt Ltd. (AddressHealth) is a pioneer, for-profit, service provider in pediatric primary healthcare, founded in 2010, with the vision of making the pediatric primary care continuum possible.

AddressHealth provides a range of school health services designed by a team of Pediatricians, Public Health Experts, Child Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nutritionists and other Health Professionals. The services provided by them include, Health Checkup and Screening, Medical Room/ Tele-infirmary, Mental Health Services and Health Education with workbooks. The services are already being delivered to more than 200,000 children in approximately 150 schools in Bangalore and Hyderabad. These numbers are expected to increase exponentially, in the near future, as the organization expands into NCR and other parts of India.

AddressHealth also runs child specialty clinics located in growing parts of the city, in or nearby schools, offering comprehensive and high quality pediatric primary health care to children in each community. 

AddressHealth is funded by leading venture funds in the social impact space like Gray Matters Capital, Unitus Seed Fund, etc.

For more information about AddressHealth please visit http://www.addresshealth.in/web/index.php/home

3. PURPOSE OF THE POST:

The Child Health Nurse (CHN), shall be responsible to utilize her/ his nursing skills and knowledge to provide health education and support clinical functions in the clinics. In addition, S/he will be required to provide clinical services and health education in the schools, as required. The CHN shall get a chance to work in a unique clinic concept meant for children which will be operated by a dynamically growing company in the healthcare field.
This role shall be a regular day job with no night duties and encompasses an excellent training programme.

4. JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. School Duties: 
(1) Provide health education to parents and children as per their requirements;
(2) Attend School Health Checks in various schools and coordinate with the team for smooth functioning during the health checks;
(3) Check availability and proper functioning of all instruments and setting up things to facilitate proper arrangements in the room allocated by the school for the health checks.

B. Infirmary Duties:
(1) Provide first aid to the children in need;
(2) Assist the Resident Dentist in carrying out dental procedures and tele consult with Paediatricians or Medical Officers for any medical guidance;
(3) Carry out sterilization of dental and medical instruments in the Medical room/Clinic;
(4) Maintain cleanliness of all instruments and entire premises inside the Medical Room with the help of housekeeping staff;
(5) Take accountability and responsibility of all the inventory at the medical room;
(6) Liaise with the school coordinator in calling children for Health Check-ups and dental procedures and maintain a good rapport with all the school staff;
(7) Maintain records of all incoming/regular stocks and report to Manager School Operations/Clinic Operations in case of missing of any items from medical room;
(8) Maintain records of children treated at the medical room, in the registers provided and in the online system;
(9) Attend School Health Programmes in any of the partner schools and work in the clinic when the schools are on Vacation/Holidays;
(10) Ensure proper disposal of Bio Medical wastes.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification: 
(1) Applicants must have a Bachelor of Nursing or ANM or GNM;

Experience:
(1) At least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in child health. Freshers with excellent communication shall also be considered;
(2) Experience in paediatric nursing shall be an asset;
(3) Familiarity with Delhi/ NCR, including knowledge of different localities, shall be helpful.

Skills and Competencies:
(1) Clinical Skills – The applicant should be competent in general nursing and medical case management, including history taking skills, experience with common conditions, pleasant bedside manner and working knowledge of common clinical procedures;
(2) Candidates must be good at building rapport with people;
(3) Should demonstrate good communication and analytical skills;
(4) Keen to learn, sincere, with the ability to adapt and take on new tasks
(5) Demonstrated ability to use regular internet and should be conversant with Microsoft Office;
(6) Working knowledge of computers, laptops, touch-screen tablets shall be an asset;
(7) Should possess commitment to the cause of childrens’ health and increased awareness in the community;
(8) Demonstrated ability to adapt and take on new tasks;
(9) Ability to work hard, flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel will be appreciated.

6. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history

7. LOCATION: Delhi/ NCR

8. REFERENCE: CHN-AH

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Senior Consultant
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011- 2684 2162; 4165 3612
Email: chn-ah@sams.co.in

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply to chn-ah@sams.co.in with a cover letter, discussing their interest in and suitability for the position, along with an updated resume, giving details of three references, the current cost to the organization and expected compensation, by or before November 30, 2017.