Latest Vacancies at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Spain

Location: Shinkafi, Zamfara
Contract Period: Six Months

Main Purpose

• Define, coordinate and monitor all care and nursing related activities in the project and ensure the daily management the human resources according to MSF nursing protocols, standards and procedures in order to enhance efficiency, quality and continuity of prescribed care.

Job Description

• Plan and organize all nursing related activities (IPD, OPD, maternity, nutrition, etc.)
• Participate in the definition of annual planning and update of its associated budget in order to efficiently maintain the continuity of the standard quality healthcare.
• When needed, be responsible for scheduling duty rosters, shifts and on call of nursing staff.
• Coordinate and supervise the implementation of the legal therapeutic protocols, procedures and standards, depending on project objectives (PPTCT, PEP, VCT, IEC, SGBV, MH services, etc.)
• Provide technical support when needed and ensure quality of nursing care, confidentiality, information traceability, patient surveillance, and the application of the therapeutic and sterilization rules by the health care personnel.
• Supervise nutritional activities in order to ensure that therapeutic food is provided regularly and that it complies with quality and quantity standards
• Ensure all administrative procedures, documents and existing data management tools are used correctly
• According to MSF protocols and in collaboration with the Pharmacist and Medco, supervise the distribution of drugs, pharmacy activity, expiration terms and consumption patterns and ensure that pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and above minimum safety point.
• In coordination with the project biomedical service, supervise the appropriate use of medical devices and anticipating and communicating future needs.
• In close coordination with the Logistics Manager, supervise laboratory outputs related to nursing activities (blood test) to ensure samples are collected correctly and results are provided on time.
• In close coordination with the HR department, plan and supervise the associated processes (recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of the nursing staff of the project in order to improve staff capabilities and ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Train nursing staff on PTE.
• Report to the line manager on any relevant information linked to nursing activities and participate in monthly reports.

Requirements

• Education: (Bachelor of Science in Nursing Desirable); Specialization or training in tropical medicine would be an asset
• Experience: Essential working experience of at least two years in nursing activities related jobs. Desirable working experience in MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries
• Language: Mission Language essential; Local Working Language Desirable
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).

Contract:

• 208 working hours per month.

Gross Monthly Salary
According of MSF National Salary Scale - Level 10

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Job Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibility of the Position

• Provide MSF project with a socio-anthropological analysis and understanding of local, socio-cultural determinants such as perception of health and illness and health seeking behavior in order to improve medical activities.

Accountabilities

• Design, plan and organize researches (qualitative and quantitative) to understand the existing health beliefs, explanatory models and the health seeking behavior related to project's needs.
• Provide reports and tools to the project team to improve medical activities, in term of approaches and relation with the local population.
• Provide information and recommendation to the project team in order to support their understanding of local culture and perception to adapt efficiently the medical activities.
• Support Health Promotion activities (pre-testing of materials, focus groups, social data collection).

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
General IDP context understanding/analysis in:

• Benue and Middle Belt States
• Zamfara and Northwest States
• Analyse history, identity and distribution of IDPs including their coping mechanisms in response to the impact of displacement in their lives.
• Analyse/study how IDPs seek to re-construct their own livelihoods – socially, psychologically, economically, politically and culturally.
• Analyse and understand interaction between Hausa and Fulani communities in IDP camps in Zamfara.
• Analyse the movement dynamics of IDPs across Benue/Middle Belt States and Zamfara/Northwest States.
• Understand the dynamics of IDPs in camp and non-camp settlements.
• Understand the response/attitudes of IDPs vis-à-vis humanitarian and other services.
• Understand the future perspectives of IDPs, together with how they see themselves in the long run.
• Short and long-term impact of displacement on host communities and their perceptions on humanitarian aid to IDPs.
• To have a better understanding of the farmer herder crisis in Benue and Middle Belt states.
• Analyse and understand the impact of the violence on the IDPs especially the farmers.
• Explore more on the plight of the herders since our programs are mainly focusing on the farmers.
• Impact of communal clashes on displacement.

IDP dynamics and MSF programs:

• Analyse how MSF programs designs influence and/or impact on IDP dynamics and vice versa particularly SGBV MSF activities.
• Make recommendations for more efficient, accountable and sustainable program designing.

Malnutrition:

• Understanding the underlying causes of chronic malnutrition Zamfara state in order to inform operations as well as advocacy options.

Requirements (Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge)
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

Education:

• University Degree in Medical Anthropology, Social-anthropology or Sociology.

Experience:

• Previous work experience in relation with medical anthropology/socio-anthropology or qualitative research is essential
• Experience in developing countries and experience with MSF or any other organisation in public health is highly recommended.

Knowledge:

• Computer literacy

Languages:

• Essential, mission working language and local language(s)

Competences:

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Stress Management