MSF Switzerland Kenya Jobs Openings
Introduction
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. In partnership & collaboration with the Mombasa County Government/Department of Health, MSFCH implements ‘Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare’ services at the Mrima health facility in Likoni, sub-county of Mombasa. The objective of the activities is to increase access to quality maternal & neonatal health care services to contribute in improving maternal and newborn outcomes
MSF Switzerland Kenya Clinical Officer – paediatrics background Jobs Openings
Responsibilities
Ensuring the implementation and standardization of MSF clinical policies, tools, and hygiene protocols in order to minimize clinical risks and to guarantee the quality of patient care management. Promoting and maintaining confidentiality regarding all patient cases and records
Implementing diagnosis, prescription and prevention procedures that fall under the scope of his/her competencies applying medical knowledge, asking appropriate questions to patients and following protocols in force as well as using laboratory services when necessary, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the medical treatments and to refer patients when appropriate.
Participating in the planning and supervision, in close coordination with other supervisors, the HR processes (sizing, staff shifts, recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of the team in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, improve people triage capabilities, their motivation and commitment and their active participation in teaching the targeted population on therapeutic and preventive protocols.
In cases of emergency, carrying out first aid care and treatment according to protocols in order to reduce mortality rates
Recording in the individual patient’s card and registration books, all performed medical activities (drugs prescribed, lab results, vaccination status, epidemiological activity, doses, etc.) keeping data traceability in order to ensure patients treatment continuity.
Participating in data collection, analysis and reporting of activities
Knowing and implementing Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE), i.e. keeping contact with all patients, providing them information regarding their health state and responding to their questions.
Qualifications
Diploma in clinical medicine and surgery or clinical medicine and community health from a recognised institution;
Certificate of registration from the clinical officers’ council
Desirable previous 2 years of relevant clinical working experience in pediatrics or newborn experience
Kiswahili
and English
Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Results, teamwork, commitment, flexibility, service, stress management
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 31st January,2018
For more information and job application details, see; MSF Switzerland Kenya Clinical Officer – paediatrics background Jobs Openings
MSF Switzerland Kenya Data entry operator Jobs Vacancies
Responsibilities
Enter medical data (e.g. patient data, dates of visit, content of prescription, viral load, etc.) in mission’s database on a regular basis and according to MSF protocols.
Participate in compilation of data both from MSF structures and from collaborating health facilities.
Participate in the search for missing data.
Update files of existing patients and make any corrections needed.
Make regular back-ups of all data processed.
Look after all equipment provided and keep recording area clean and tidy, giving special importance to all patient files.
Report any issue concerning data management to superior
Elaborate statistical reports when required by the medical team.
Ensure, promote and maintain confidentiality regarding all information registered.
All data collected from reigsters must be validated by medical supervisor
Work in collaboration with the MoH DEO
Work closely with the medical team supervisor and activity manager to cross check all tallyed information to assure accuracy
Report late entries – ensure information is registered in a timely manner
Notifies supervisor in advance of need to re-order tally forms and any other paper work
Qualifications
Secondary education essential.
Previous experience in working with MSF desirable.
Kiswahili, English
Able to learn and use software used for recording (i.e. Fuchia, EpiInfo, etc.)
Essential computer literacy (word, excel)
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 31st January,2018
For more information and job application details, see; MSF Switzerland Kenya Data entry operator Jobs Vacancies
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