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Job Type:                             Indefinite

Duty Station:                       MSF OCA, Anka, Zamfara State

Main objective and responsibility of the position

Supervising the daily logistics activities and providing maintenance to the MSF equipment, facilities and infrastructures, according to MSF standards and protocols in order to maintain the facilities in perfect conditions and collaborate in the development of the mission.

Generic Accountabilities

• Monitoring maintenance activities of infrastructures, management of non-medical stocks and equipment according to MSF standards.
• Ensuring the check and follow up of facilities under the line manager's supervision through daily visits to the facilities and reporting any anomalies or problems, evaluation of the rehabilitation needs and following up minor building rehabilitation work according to supervisor's instructions; checking that premises observe security norms and monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical vehicles/machines/devices.
• Planning together with the line manager the required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems/setup according to MSF standards
• Coordinating and leading the logistics team under his/her responsibility which includes daily supervision, monitoring of the quality of work and the definition of each person's task, drawing up their working schedules; organizing and leading team meetings; participating in the recruitment of team personnel and attending logistics meetings and accounting for his activities.
• Ensuring the vehicle fleet maintenance which includes planning and overseeing timely preventive and curative maintenance of all project vehicles according to MSF standards and Instructing and monitoring drivers on correct driving habits and standard checks
• Managing and following up orders which includes collecting logistics orders coming from different departments or health facilities; drawing up and following up orders according to the procedures in force;  providing technical support to the storekeeper, makes local purchases according to MSF supply procedures and ensures reception conditions of freight or arriving material as well as the organization and setting up of materials before its shipment.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Manage the preventive maintenance plan of the residence, as well as the office.
• Report on the transport part of the LRT.
• In charge of FMFS - Manage work requests on a daily basis and share the work request database monthly.
• Establish the roster of drivers.
• Submit weekly cash forecast for base and residence activities.
• Assist colleagues in the use of ICT equipment.
• Manage equipment inventory.

REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE)

To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

Education

Essential secondary education and formal technical training

Experience

At least one year experience within MSF or 2 years in a similar position outside MSF

Languages

Mission language and local language essential

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

Competencies

Result & Quality orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF principles, Stress Management

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Job Type:                             Indefinite

Duty Station:                       MSF OCA, Anka, Zamfara State

Main objective and responsibility of the position

Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions.

Generic Accountabilities

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits , consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
• Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
• Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
• Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary
• MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
• The Medical Doctor under MTL leadership is overall responsible for medical care provided to all patients accessing the pediatric ward of  Anka General Hospital from the screening tent to the ward through triage and Emergency room and OPD locations(IDP Camp and ATFC). He is leading patient care in close collaboration with Nurses, Clinical Assistants, Hygiene agents, lab technicians to ensure patient safety.

General

• Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
• Informs patient and/or his/her family about the illness, treatment provided, the evolution and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking if they understood.
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized patients, through daily visits and decide to discharge or transfer to other departments/facilities – in collaboration with other doctors.
• Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
• Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control.
• Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Ensure absolute confidentiality of medical data and patients’ information.
• Responsible for patient safety and apply patient centered care
• Correct use of MSF properties.
• Carry out duty in the assigned ward by the line manager
• Present at the duty station in due time.

Patient care Management

• Knows, understands and complies with admission and discharged criteria available in the ER and strict adherence to it.
• Strict adherence of admission process; this includes the correct use of the admission file, respecting all steps of patient examination and initial Management.
• Writes clearly complains and take meaningful history of the current sickness, Physical examination, Lab investigation, initial diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Apply actively ETAT principle to identify and treat urgently patients at higher risk and ask for support whenever needed.
• Carry out daily ward round in the assigned ward, update diagnosis according to new findings and adapt the treatment plan. Deep and detailed patient examination after thorough review of documentation from the previous colleague.
• Discharge patients who meet the discharge criteria.
• Proactively Identify patients who need referral to another referral hospital, prepare the referral sheet, inform the caretaker then your line manager to organize the movement.

Drug Management

• Correct use of the prescription for all oral drugs at discharge including bed net for all new admission
• Participate in the Monthly consumption Analysis
• Rational use of Antibiotics.

Data Collection and Reporting

• Fills the epi front page for all exits
• Fills the inpatient Mortality sheet immediately after patient death.
• Actively prepare and participate in the Mortality review case.
• Writes Medical Incident Report whenever it occurs and report to the line manager

Medical Leadership

• The Medical Doctor is leading the overall patient care, he should therefore be a very good communicator and a team player, guided by Medical Ethic, MSF principle and Value, respectful and respecting all (Para)Medical colleagues. Lead by example, with respect, integrity, humanity, accountability and empowerment.
• Efficient and professional communication with Nurses, Clinical Assistants, Nutrition Assistant and Hygiene Agent…
• Efficient and respectful communication with patients and their caretakers
• Fully responsible of the patient care and outcome.

REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE)

To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

Education

Medical Doctor diploma; Desirable diploma in Tropical Medicine

Experience

• 2 years experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work (can be within medical training
• Desirable in tropical medicine, or post-registration experience in Public Health, OBs and gynae, paediatrics, A, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS/STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery.

Languages

Mission language and local language essential

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

Competencies

People Management, Commitment, Flexibility, Result oriented and Teamwork.