Scope of responsibility:

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.

 

Accountabilities:

• 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. assessing 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. Participati 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 authorization, etc.) 

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

• Training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures

Specific Accountabilities:

Location: based in Nekemte, East Wellega, Oromia Region / hard-to-reach place, volatile security context.

• In  collaboration with NAM and Project Medical Referrent (PMR) prepare for all MSF supported mobile clinics activities 

• Attend and follow up to patients nursing needs during mobile clinics. 

• Assessment, consultation & maintaining records of patients treated for malnutrition.

• Ensuring  acurate registration of all activities in the provided data tools for encoding in the DHIS. 

Job Requirements

Education:

• Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma

• Desirable bachelor’s in science of nursing

Experience:

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

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

Languages:

High level command oral and written English; Afan Oromo highly desirable

What we offer: 

• Legal national contract and 100% pay in accordance with MSF Salary Grid. (Level 5) 

•  Medical cover: as per the organization's policy

• The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organisation.

• The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering, and working with those most in need.

How To Apply

Interested applicants MUST submit their CV and application letter including photocopies of all supporting documents via www.ethiojobs.net or submit a copy of documents (put in envelope and state “Nurse”) in the application box provided in our Office 04 kebele Mariam sefer Nekemte-by application deadline. 

 

Required documents must include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Copy of Kebele ID and/or National ID (Fayda)

• Copy of valid nurse license

• Copy of educational certifications and qualifications

• Copy of work certificates

 

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Sincerity of Declarations and Documents Submitted to MSF

Use of false documents to gain employment with MSF will lead to automatic cancelation from the recruitment process and if found after employment it will lead to termination.

 

We strive to promote, create, and maintain a safe organizational culture for all people who work for and with MSF OCG, including our partners. Moreover, we ensure that the workplace, wherever staff are located, is built on respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion that delivers a safe and respectful environment.

 

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. 

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

Female Candidates are Strongly encouraged to apply.

 

By submitting your application, you consent to MSF staff using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate.

Job Requirements Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a recognized college or university. Candidates should have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience, preferably with a non-governmental organization (NGO). Candidates should have demonstrated experience in supervising and training team members. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.