Responsibilities
- Plan and organise all nursing-related activities within the project
- Plan and implement vaccination campaigns
- Establish and manage health posts
- Organise mother-child health programmes
- Monitor the use of medicines and the proper administration of treatments in line with MSF protocols
- Oversee proper management of the pharmacy
- Handle international orders for medicines and medical supplies
- Monitor adherence to hygiene procedures
- Support the development and implementation of protocols and standards
- Train, supervise and manage local nursing staff and community health providers
- Coordinate the duty roster, shifts and on-calls of nursing staff
- Contribute to monthly reports according to guidelines
Depending on our activities and needs, your responsibilities may be adapted according to the specific projects.
You will not be facing these challenges alone—other MSF team members, both international and locally hired staff, will provide technical support, including extensive guidelines and protocols.
Requirements
Registered nurse diplomaTwo years’ post-qualification nursing experience, preferably in the following areas : internal medicine, emergency room, paediatrics, neonatology, intensive care, geriatrics, surgery (versatile experience is required)Recent clinical experience (at least six months within the last 24 months)Diploma in tropical medicine (minimum eight-week course) or two months’ relevant nursing experience in a tropical environment; a tropical medicine diploma is not mandatory for specialised nurses in emergency or neonatology settingsIT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Fluency in English and / or FrenchAvailable for a minimum of six monthsCommitment to MSF’s work and valuesStrong team playerWillingness to work in all kinds of contexts worldwide, including unstable areasAdaptable and able to work in a multicultural teamFlexible and able to manage stressSelf-driven with a solution-oriented approachAbility to train othersAssets
Experience or diploma in infection prevention controlExperience working in developing countriesPeople management experienceFluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic or RussianNatacha Buhler / MSF