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Médecins Sans Frontières,
### Job Description
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)*> is an international independent medical
humanitarian organization working in partnership with the Ministry of Health
and other sectors in Blantyre and environs on a cervical cancer project.
MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Office, Cervical Cancer Project.
### Position NURSE (Oncology) [3 POSITIONS]
Workplace Blantyre
Type of contract 6 Months Fixed term contract with possible extension
Start date 1ST March 2021
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Main purpose of the position
Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to
doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene
standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care
for the targeted population.
Main responsibilities
> Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
> Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
> Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary
> Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration
> Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed .
> Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, etc.)
> Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
> Collaborate with and train nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures
> Provides professional nursing care and coordinates the delivery of oncology treatments, to assigned patients in a medical oncology facility, ensuring adherence to hospital or department and unit policies, and nursing procedures, standards, and practices within their scope.
> Provides direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
> Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and existing patients.
> Provides cancer education to patients, families, and significant others; acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.
> Provides family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counselling.
> Ensures both patients and other staff’s safety by guaranteeing standard chemo preparation and dispensation protocols, hygiene and infection control.
> Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
> May train and guide other nursing and support staff engaged in clinical activities; may participate in research and related activities.
> Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
Essential
> Diploma in Nursing (or higher) from accredited institution.
> Current registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi.
Experience
Essential
> Experience in oncology nursing
Language
Essential
> English and Chichewa
Competencies
> Results and Quality Orientation,
> Teamwork and Cooperation,
> Behavioral Flexibility,
> Commitment to MSF Principles,
> Stress Management.
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How to apply
Documents to provide
Cover letter, Updated CV Copies and work certificate(s) relevant for the
position, ID copy
Deadline for submission of application 15 February 2021
By Email [ msff-blantyre-recruitment@paris.msf.org ](mailtomsff-blantyre-
recruitment@paris.msf.org)
Subject Line NURSE (ONCOLOGY)
By Mail *>
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Médecins Sans Frontières – France *>
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P.O. Box 2736,
Blantyre,
Malawi
WRITE « NURSE (ONCOLOGY)» ON ENVELOPE
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NOTE *> Letters, CVs and any documentation included in application package
will not be returned. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. MSFF
does not reimburse the possible costs for transportation for tests and
interviews that may take place during the recruitment process. MSF is an equal
opportunity employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or
training fees. if ever you are requested to pay any amount to process your
application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and please inform the
MSF administration at 0994343467 or email [ msff-blantyre-admin@paris.msf.org
](mailtomsff-blantyre-admin@paris.msf.org) as soon as possible.”
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