MSF Switzerland Nurse Jobs in Dagahaley Refugee Camp, Kenya
MSF Switzerland Nurse Jobs in Dagahaley Refugee Camp, Kenya
Vacancy:Nurse
Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Project Summary:
The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.
MSF provides a full package of medical care through 2 primary health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and OT.
Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.
The selected candidate will be reporting directly to the Nursing Team Supervisor.
Start date:
Immediately
Package:
Attractive salary package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover.
Contract duration:
12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance (includes 3 month probationary period)
The Job Activities include but are not limited to;
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.
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 (carrying out inventories, carrying out stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover, ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior
authorisation, checking its quality and its functioning, storage conditions, doing follow-up of expired drugs, etc.).
Carry-out and supervise administrative procedures and documents (fill in patients files, forms, consumptions, statistics, etc.), 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.
Participate in the hospital platforms, departmental meetings, quality control activities like death audits, case reviews, prescription audits etc.
Ensure the registration of day to day consumption according as per procedure in place including proper cold chain management and maintenance in the department.
EPREP team member: Assist in response to emergencies within the project or as required.
Requirements
Education:
Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma Desired Bachelor in Science of Nursing
Experience:
Desirable 2 years of previous experience and previous experience in other NGO’s.Desirable maternal and/or paediatric program experience.
Languages:
Essential mission and local language (English and Kiswahili)
Competences:
Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment. Service
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV and motivation letter before the 18th September 2018
We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
For more information and job application details, see; MSF Switzerland Nurse Jobs in Dagahaley Refugee Camp, Kenya
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