MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) Nurse Job

MSF-CH is seeking candidates for the post of Nurse to support its humanitarian operations in Somalia

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.

At present, MSFCH operates in three project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor and Afgoi.

Location: Nairobi with possibility of field visit to the projects.
Start date: March 2011
Type of contract: 12 months fixed term contract

Scope of responsibilities:

The role of the Nurse is to ensure nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients in accordance with doctors’ prescriptions, MSF protocols and context for the MSF CH mission managed from Nairobi:

• Ensure efficient management of the stock and proper follow-up of movements of drugs and material.
• Ensure cold chain functioning, maintenance and ensure storage conditions according to national regulations.
• Ensure regular physical inventories are carried out in accordance with the mission’s procedures.
• Ensure adequacy between orders and freight and quantify the damaged drugs and material
• Ensure an efficient supply of other pharmacies.
• Participate actively in the monitoring and the reporting of medical activities.
• Participate and /or facilitate training at Nairobi or field level- give support to the training team at field level
• Carry out when necessary a therapeutic education of the patient (and family) using a patient based approach.

Recruitment criteria:

• Nurse degree/diploma recognised by National Authorities.
• Member of the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Demonstrated skills in records management.
• 2 years experience in a well known hospital.
• Able to train / coach staff
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet
• Knowledge in pharmacy management is an asset
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Somali language is an added advantage.

Personal qualities:

• Organized, methodical and accurate
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good team player.
• Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

Others:

All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 referent persons), copy of diploma and letter of motivation to:-

Human Recourse Manager
MSF Switzerland Somalia Missions
P. O. Box 25091 -00603,
Nairobi

Application deadline: 25th of February 2011.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.