Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Nurse
Reference: NURSESJU15
Location: Borno
Job Description
- Know, promote, implement and follow at all times the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensure high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment .
- Organize and carry out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, as well as assist them during consultations/ daily rounds and other medical procedures.
- Ensure patients are properly received and installed in the health service. Ensures that patients with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
- Respect medical secret and confidentiality
- Carry-out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients meaning assessment of their health state evolution, and identification of emergency situation or any deterioration,
- Participate in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary
- Supervise and train nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision in their work with special focus in following all appropriate protocols and procedures and ensuring team work
- Participate in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance
- Carry-out and supervise administrative procedures and documents, ensure an appropriate written/oral handover, and report any problematic situations and cases that may arise. fill in all necessary registers and health files, participate in data collection and keep doctors/supervisors informed.
- Knows and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis Kit
- Sends material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization.
Requirements
- Essential recognized Nurse Degree.
- Desirable 2 years of previous experience and previous experience in other NGO’s.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa language.
- High level of motivation and ability to learn.
Application Closing Date
1st July, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV, copies of diplomas, qualifications and a cover letter (with reference NURSESJU15) with contact details to:
[email protected]
Applications can also be submitted in person at the following address:
Plot 82, Old GRA ( behind Lagos house)
Kolo RD Galtimari,
Maiduguri,
Borno State,
Nigeria.
NB: Only successful applicants will be called for interview.