INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY OF AUXIALIARY NURSE (EPI/NUT) Jowhar, Somalia

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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: AUXIALIARY NURSE (EPI/NUT) GOLOLEY
Reference No. 1158

Médecins San Frontières Spain is currently recruiting for position of auxiliary nurse (EPI/NUT) based in Gololey.

MSF-Spain has been running continuous operations in Somalia since 1992. MSF-Spain currently operates two projects in South Central Somalia: Jowhar/Middle Shabelle and Mogadishu. The Mogadishu project is currently running 3 health facilities and mobile activities (OPD/IPD, vaccination and nutrition activities) in 4 districts of the capital.  The Jowhar/Middle Shabelle project currently comprises of 6 health structures (maternity, OPD/IPD, TB, vaccination and nutrition activities) in 2 districts.

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
•   Prepare and deliver of therapeutic food for the beneficiaries of the TFC.
•   Ensuring the intake of the prescribed TF by the Children in the Programme.
•   Responsible for prescription of RTUF, monitoring and daily observation of children in the programme.
•   Encourage breast-feeding in any pertinent case.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

General Knowledge of MSF and Safety at work: cooperates with colleagues/other departments, respecting medical ethics, procedures in place and health and safety rules
Measurements and Documentation: ensure corrects checks, documentation and information on admissions and throughout treatment, reporting and problems to the supervisor
Nutritional Care: ensure TF supply; report patient progress and support mothers in good feeding techniques
Medical Care and Monitoring: monitor patient condition and report to supervisor any concerns in line with MSF procedure
Hygiene and Health Educations: ensure work area remains clean, check drinking water is available and participate in providing health education sessions for patients
   
   
   REQUIREMENTS
Education   :   •   Formal or informal Training in Nursing aid, Nutrition or similar course
Experience MSF and Other   :   •   Experience with MSF is desirable
•   Knowledge of MSF nutritional protocol is desirable
Languages   :   •   Somali language essential, English desirable
Personal Qualities   :   •   Good communication skills
•   Good professional discipline.
•   Be flexible and willing to work within a team.
•   Interest in and commitment to MSF’s activities, enthusiasm to represent MSF to others.
•   Confident and skilful communicator, pleasant and polite attitude at all times, respected member of the community
   
All applicants should send an application letter (explaining relevant experience and motivation), CV, and recommendation letters by email to msfsrecruitment@gmail.com
Please state the reference no. 1158 in the subject line of the email.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

Closing date: 20th June 2012, 17:00hrs. Foreseen starting date: ASAP