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NURSE

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS   (MAMFE)

Posted : 12 November, 2019
Category : Nursing   Location : MAMFE
Job type : Full Time

 

                                                                                                     

 

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Doctors Without Borders, for its activities in MAMFE

NURSE

 (ref: SWNU191112)

 

 

 

Doctors Without Borders (DWB) is an international non-governmental medical association providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. We observe neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of our functions.

 

 

 

Related with our activities we are looking for a NURSE.

 

 

 

Working locations: Mamfe Health District and part of Eyumojock and Kumba Health District, in Health Facilities and Communities.

 

Type of contract: Fixed Term

 

Salary: According to the organisation´s Salary Grid – Level 5

 

 

 

Main Purpose

 

Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population

 

 

 

Principal Tasks

 

  • Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.

  • Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.

  • Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit

  • Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases,  carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary

  • Sending material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization

  • Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration

  • Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed .

  • Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, etc.)

  • Perform cleaning and minor maintenance  for  biomedical equipment used. Fol-lowing the user manual and  protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.

  • Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures

     

    Requirements

 

  • Essential, recognized Nurse degree/diploma. Desirable Bachelor in science of Nursing.

  • Desirable 2 years of previous experience, preferable previous experience in other NGO’s

  • Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting

  • Essential, English and local language

  • Competences: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to DWB Principles, Stress Management

     

     

 

All applications (CV, cover letter, diplomas, working certificates, telephone number, etc.) must be sent by email to the following address:

msfe-cameroon-recruitment-emerg@barcelona.msf.org mentioning on the subject: NURSE or else be submitted at Caritas – Diocese of Mamfe - P.O Box 120,in a sealed envelop Ref: Recruitment NURSE addressed to Doctors Without Borders - HR Department.

 

Deadline for the reception of applications:  25th November 2019

 

NB: No applications will be accepted after the deadline Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application documents are non-returnable; please do not submit original documents. Writing tests and interviews will be done in our offices after the selection of the applications.