Medical Jobs at Medecins Sans Frontieres France (MSF-F) - 5 positions

Medical Jobs in Nigeria - Medecins Sans Frontieres France (MSF-F)

Medecins Sans Frontieres France (MSF-F) is recruiting for the following vacancies: VVF Surgeon, Midwives, Nurse Assistants, Medical Doctor, Psychiatric Nurse as Nurse Counsellor, etc

Vacancies opened for application at Medecins Sans Frontieres France (MSF-F)

The Organization
Medecins Sans Frontieres France (MSF-F) is a medical humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO), neutral and independent, we offer free assistance to populations in need. We work in more than 60 countries around the world and have developed programs to respond to emergencies such as disease outbreaks (e.g. meningitis epidemic in Nigeria in 2009), man made disasters (war torn countries) or natural disasters (e.g. trauma care response to the Haiti earthquake in 2010).  MSF-France has been in Nigeria since 1996 and has run a trauma center in Port Harcourt since 2005. Since June 2008, in close collaboration with Jigawa Ministry of Health, MSF has been active in Jahun General Hospital with the objective of improving access to obstetric and neonatal care for women of chlidbearing age in order to reduce the maternal and neonatal mortality rates and increase the quality and quantity of care for women with existing fistula. For this reason, MSF is presently seeking applicants for the positions below:

1.)  VVF Surgeon -1 vacant post

Locations: Jahun, Jigawa State

Requirements:

• A degree in Medicine is a must
• Surgical Qualification (Fellowship in Surgery OR Ob/Gyn) is of added value
• Previous training in WF repair is a must
• Experience in WF repair is a must (> 1,000 individual repairs is advantageous)
• Applicant should be interested in learning and sharing both knowledge and skills
• Fluency in Hausa language Is an added advantage

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Running WF clinics (diagnosis and follow up)
• Perform WF repairs

2.)  Midwives

Locations: Jahun, Jigawa State

Requirements:

• Nigerian registered nurse and midwifery qualification is a must
• Minimum of 1-year of active clinical experience is a must.
• Fluent in both Spoken and written English language is a must
• Ability to communicate in Hausa is an added advantage
• Strong motivation, commitment, professional conduct with a sense of responsibility

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Provide quality care to all patients admitted in the obstetric ward.
• Admission and examination of all patients to this department
• Provide intra-partum and post-partum care
• Appropriate documentation of patients status for the period spent on the ward

3.)  Nurse Assistants

Locations: Jahun, Jigawa State

Requirements:

• Nigerian health care qualification.
• Minimum of 1 -year of active clinical experience is a must
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa language
• A strong work ethic including punctuality, responsibility and flexibility

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Provide quality care to all patients admitted in the obstetric or WF ward
• Support of the Midwives or WF Nurses in the wards daily activities
• Perform and record routine observations (vital signs) according to patent status
• Ensure the ward remains clean and hygienic in conjunction with the ward cleaners

4.)  Medical Doctor -1 vacant post

Location: Teme Hospital, Port Harcourt

Requirements:

• A degree in Medicine is a must,
• Previous experience in emergency and Trauma is of added value
• Person should be interested in learning and sharing both knowledge and skills.
• Person must have good communication skills

Main Responsibilities will include:

• In charge of the consultations for patients (In patient and Out patient),
• In charge of all admissions for emergency in our Trauma Center

5.)  Psychiatric Nurse as Nurse Counsellor -1 vacant post

Location: Teme Hospital, Port Harcourt

Requirements:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse with counseling experience,
• A valid Nursing license,
• A nurse with a University Degree in psychiatrics,
• WS/ HIV experience is an added value,
• Excellent communication and social skills

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Counsel victims of sexual violence
• Medical care to patients in trauma program

Remuneration for these posts:
Will be discussed at the interview

Method of Application:
Application process for these posts: All interested applicants should send their application (including curriculum vitae, motivation letter answering to requirements listed above, copy of diplomas and contact information including phone number) to: [email protected]

Closing Date for these posts:
on 1st February 2011 at 5pm

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.