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About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Doctors Without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man-made disasters to populations in danger in more than 70 countries.

Job Summary

Provide 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

-        Know, promote, implement and follow at all times the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensure high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment

-        Organize and carry out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, respecting the rules for administration of drugs, as well as assist them during consultations/ daily rounds and other medical procedures

-        Ensure patients are properly received and installed in the health service. Ensures that patients with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.

-        Respect medical secret and confidentiality.

-        Carry-out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients, meaning assessment of their health state evolution, and identification of emergency situation or any deterioration and ensure timely communication to the Medical Doctor.

-        Participate in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.

-        Supervise and train nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision in their work with special focus in following all appropriate protocols and procedures and ensuring teamwork.

-        Participate in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance

-        Carry-out and supervise administrative procedures and documents, ensure an appropriate written/oral handover, and report any problematic situations and cases that may arise.

-        Fill in all necessary registers and health files, participate in data collection and keep doctors/supervisors informed.

-        For ER, ensure triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care when necessary and referring them to the doctor.

-        Perform safe and effective transfer of patients from Emergency Room to the ward including handover to the receiving nurse.

-        If applicable, identify Gender Based Violence victims and refer them to the medical team, so they can receive the necessary treatment.

-        Aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit. Report of any accident to the supervisor/ Nurse Activity Manager.

-        Send material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization, if needed.

-        Give regular feedback to the line manager and report directly any issue or incident.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing diploma essential but Bachelor in Nursing Science in desirable

Experience

• Desirable 2 years of previous experience and previous experience in other NGO’s paediatric/neonatology in-patients essential.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting in

Languages

• Dari/Pashtu: oral and written essential           
• English: oral and written desirable

Others

• Preferably candidates from Mazar-e-Sharif or/and Balkh area.

Submission Guideline

HOW TO APPLY

 The following 2 steps are compulsory for your application to be considered:

1. Step 1: Follow the below link or QR code to access the online job application survey. Candidates must fill in the survey in only once order to be considered: https://forms.office.com/e/hLjsseRYgy  

1. Step 2 : After completing the online survey, send the following documents in a single email to: MSF-Balkh-Recruitment@msf.org, with your full name and NURSE IN MAZAR in the email subject and add the folowing documents:

-       CV and Motivation Letter in English

-       Relevant diplomas/transcripts/certificates

-       Supporting documents for work experiences

-       National ID card (Tazkira)

-       Including references details

N.B: The above two steps are required for your application to be considered.

        Interested candidates must submit their applications before 30 April, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

** Only applications received by online survey and documents sent by email will be treated **

** Applications in hardcopy (paper) will not be accepted **

** Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted **

** Women are strongly encouraged to apply **.

The reference NURSE Mazar must be stated in the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.

**By submitting an application, candidates agree to comply with our recruitment policy**.

MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact.

Functional Area

Medical

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Balkh

Submission Email

MSF-Balkh-Recruitment@msf.org

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