VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: OR NURSE BALCAD, SOMALIA

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Médecins San Frontières Spain (MSF-Spain) is currently recruiting for the position of OR nurse, based in Balcad.

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
To ensure nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients and/or a population in accordance with doctors’ prescriptions, MSF protocols, respect of universal hygiene standards and context.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Patient care: ensure high quality and continuous patient based care in line with universal hygien standards and MSF protocols
Management: manage, train and motivate the OR team (nurse assistants and cleaners)
Monitoring, analysis and reporting: participate actively in monitoring and reporting, ensuring the documentation and transfer of information as necessary
Admission room: assess and document the condition of patients presenting and provide treatment, nursing care, referral and information as appropriate
Observation room: ensure correct admission, documentation and vaccination of the patient and that he/she has necessary materials and information
General nursing care in all wards: ensure high quality nursing care in line with the prescription, monitoring and analysing vital signs and informing the relevant supervisor in case of any problems.
General documentation in observation room; document observations, changes in a patient’s condition, medical treatment given; reports daily activities, admissions defaulters and deaths etc
General administration/ organization in observation room: dispose of waste according to system in place; ensure proper hygiene; follow up and document lab tests etc
General on discharge: inform patient about his/her condition, treatment and future prevention; ensure correct documentation and referral documents if necessary.

REQUIREMENTS
Education   :   Nurse degree/diploma
Experience MSF and Other   :   MSF experience desirable
Languages   :   Somali language essential, English highly desirable

Personal Qualities   :   
•   Rigour
•   Flexibility
•   Ability to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural people
•   Open-minded
•   Good communication skills
•   Ability to listen
   
   
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. 1157 in the subject line of the email.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

Closing date: 22nd July 2012, 17:00hrs. Foreseen starting date: ASAP