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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 SPECIALIZED*> NURSE*> – (1 POSITION)
Workplace Blantyre
Type of contract 6 Months Fixed term contract with possible extension
Start date 1 ST March 2021
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.
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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.
> Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
> 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
> Sending material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization
> 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.
> Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
> Know the procedure in case of accidental exposure to blood, and always keep managers informed on time.
> Participating in pain management of the patient, using tools necessary to evaluate the pain, and referring to the doctor if necessary.
> Ensure appropriate and safe waste segregation between medical (soft waste / sharps and needles) and non-medical waste.
> Remaining flexible, cooperating with multi-disciplinary team, and performing any other task needed to ensure quality of care, good organization of the ward, on request of the managers
> Participate in health education of the patient in collaboration with patient support activity team and the medical team
> The working hours at IPD will be 24-hour shift rotation include weekends.
Requirements
Education*> Essential Diploma in Nursing (or higher) from accredited
institution. Current registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council of
Malawi.
Experience
> Desirable 2 years of previous experience.
> Previous experience in NGO’s is a plus &
> Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting
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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 SPECIALISED NURSE
By Mail *>
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Médecins Sans Frontières – France *>
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P.O. Box 2736,
Blantyre,
Malawi
WRITE « SPECIALISED NURSE» 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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