Lady Health Visitor (LHV) Job

Job Summary

Demonstrate theoretical background of primary health care and applies this knowledge throughout the quality service provision process.
Demonstrates full knowledge and understanding of handling emergencies and make referral arrangements if required.
Register all families of target population.
Register all pregnant mothers; examine them regularly as per policy during the antenatal and postnatal period.
Identify high-risk mothers, children and manage proper referral.
Conduct home visits and support risk groups.
Carry outgrowth monitoring of 1-5 year old children as per unit policy and identify malnutrition as per degree and manage accordingly.
Ensure breast feeding practices and starting weaning diets at 6 months of age.
Ensure implementation of IMCI and Reproductive Health Care according to the provided standards.
Maintain STANDARD cold chain maintenance and enhance good coverage of EPI and TT vaccination.
Organize, implement and supervise health promotion activities with Family Health Workers to raise awareness of preventive measures, hygienic practices and nutritional status.
Maintain good Internal Control System and MIS system and ensure timely submission of reports.
Ensures implementation of infection control strategies and Nursing quality assurance strategies in the units.
Maintains hygienic environment of health unit and ensure the proper disposal of the unit waste.
Implement and ensure the health education/promotion activities in coordination with field team and health education coordinator.
Define and delegate work responsibilities with clear expectations and outcomes.
Act as a change agent to implement the new initiatives and quality indicators.
Demonstrate creativity, initiative and innovations in nursing.
Develop coordination with the LHB & community leaders and facilitates linkages with other NGOs
Ensure immediate report to the supervisor/Incharge for any out breaks or emergencies in the health centre.
Periodic Responsibilities
Participates in the conferences and workshops as required.
Attend all community/Unit meetings.
Participate in research activities and studies as carried out by the organization.
Assist and organize health-screening program for all school age children and adults.
Assist in organizing self-help group.

Required Skills

LHV Diploma from any recognized training institution
Must be registered with Pakistan Nursing Council.
1-2 years work experience in a community-based program / unit preferred, but not essential
Good knowledge of Primary Health Care

Lady Health Visitor (LHV) @ Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan

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