NURSE – RESERVE POOL

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, 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 

- 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 and OPD nurse, 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 

- 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 

- Send material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization 

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

Job Requirements

Education - Diploma in Nursing

Experience - 6-month experience in Nursing

                      - Other experience in similar position desirable 

Languages - Dari/Pashtu: Oral and written essential

- English: Oral and written desirable

WORKING HOURS AND SALARY

- FULL TIME / SCHEDULE: 176 HOURS PER MONTH - DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE POSITION THE CANDIDATE MUST BE WILLING AND CAPABLE TO SOMETIMES WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

- SALARY WILL BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE MSF SALARY GRID

Submission Guideline

1. Follow the below link and the QR Code to access the online job application survey. Candidates must fill in the survey in order to be considered for shortlisting: https://forms.office.com/e/gC2qC5ggA7

1.  After completing the survey, send the following documents by email to: MSF-MTHKabul-Recruitment@msf.org

1. CV and motivation letter

2. Other relevant diplomas/certificates

3. ID card both sides (this will be used for visitor authorisation pass)

4. 3 professional work references with their professional email address (if possible)

The interested candidates must answer the online survey and submit their documents before 14^th of May 2023 at 5 PM

**Only applications completing the online survey and sending supporting documents by email will be treated**

The reference Nurse – Reserve Pool in maiwand must be stated in the email 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.

Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.

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

Nursing

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Kabul

Submission Email

MSF-MTHKabul-Recruitment@msf.org

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