MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in three programmes locations in Kenya, Somalia and Sudan:
Location: Agok in South Sudan
Start date: End of November 2010
Type of contract: Fixed 3 Months contracts (May be renewable)
Main Tasks:
Location: Agok in South Sudan
Start date: End of November 2010
Type of contract: Fixed 3 Months contracts (May be renewable)
Main Tasks:
- Help to organise and carry out patient care and treatment, according to doctors’ or medical assistant’s prescriptions and MSF guidelines
- Participate in surveillance of the patient regarding alimentation, hydration, elimination and general health status.
- Be proactive in identification of emergency situations. Communicate regularly with Shift Nurses and Nurse Supervisors.
- Assist in any emergency as needed
Requirements:
- Nurses with diploma/degree recognised by the government and registered with the Nursing Council
- 2 year experience working in a busy hospital setup as a nurse
- MSF experience an advantage
Personal qualities:
- Organized, methodical and accurate
- Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
- Good team player and able to work with staff with language barrier.
- Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
- Ability to live and work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and remote environment.
envelope “Nurses” to:
The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Sudan Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi.
Deadline: Monday, 22nd November 2010.
Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.
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