Merlin (UK) an International Non-Governmental Organization
specializing in the provision of health care worldwide is looking for qualified
South Sudanese nationals registered with the South Sudan Medical council with
strong experiences in health services delivery to fill following vacant posts
based in Boma, Pibor County Jonglei State.
(1) Anaesthesia Nurse (1)
Overall objective of the position
Bases in Boma Hospital at Pibor County, the Anesthesia Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of anaesthetic preparations to patients in the Operation Theatre.
The Anesthesia Nurse Works closely with, and is supervised by the Hospital
surgeon in the Operation Theatre.(1) Anaesthesia Nurse (1)
Overall objective of the position
Bases in Boma Hospital at Pibor County, the Anesthesia Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of anaesthetic preparations to patients in the Operation Theatre.
S/he also works closely with CHWs as Ward in charge.
Responsibilities of Anaesthesia Nurse
- Deliver
general and spinal anesthesia to patients requiring major surgery.
- Deliver
local anesthesia to patients requiring minor surgery.
- Responsible
for monitoring consumption, regular inventory, quantifying and ordering of
medical supplies required by the operation theatre.
- Responsible
for the maintenance of standard antisepsis in the operation theatre.
- Quantify
and promptly order logistical requirements needed for sterilization.
- Responsible
for adequate sterilization of re-usable materials for all departments of
the hospital.
- Ensures
proper packing, labeling, and storage of sterile materials, and inventory
of supplies in theater.
- Supervises
and monitors activities of other operation theatre personnel.
- Assist
in setting up and performance of cases by opening of sterile pack,
instruments and supplies according to sterile technique whenever
necessary.
- Prepare
sterile field including sponge and needle counts, documenting these on
patient records.
- Where
necessary act as scrub nurse or circulating nurse as directed, maintaining
integrity of sterile field.
- Ensure
clean up of operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of
used supplies/sharps.
- Carry
out counseling of patients.
- Report
on operation theatre activities including regular updating of the
Operation register book to hospital surgeon/medical superintendent.
- Participate
in in-service training of hospital personnel – training plans made and
training implemented.
- Train
OT local staff on basic administration of anesthesia and intra operative
patient monitoring.
- Ensure
resuscitation trolley/tray supplies kept in working order and drugs
maintained appropriately.
- Perform
pre and post operative assessment of all patients for operation.
- Responsible
for booking and scheduling of elective patients for surgical intervention.
- Together
with medical/surgical/maternity staff, responsible for post operative care
on the wards and follow up of discharged surgical/obstetric patients.
- Responsible
for monitoring and keeping a record of all referred cases from outside
Boma.
In general
- To
carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by his/her
immediate supervisor.
- To
be accountable, give feedback and appropriate information regarding the
requested or ongoing tasks to the person or department, for the duties and
performances he/she is carrying out for them.
Qualifications
- Current
nursing or surgical tech/ anesthetic assistant licensed in home country.
- Ability
to both scrub and circulate.
- Knowledge
of O.R. procedures, standards and equipment.
- At
least two years relevant experience in O.R, anaesthesia and Nursing
practice
- Previous
work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa –added advantage.
(2) Midwife Trainer
Overall Objective
Based in Boma Hospital at Pibor County, the Midwife will participate in the delivery of maternal child health services, training of MCHW and TBA’s in Boma PHCC+ and 3 PHCUs.
He/she will be supervised by the Medical Superintendant/PHC Supervisor in the delivery of static and outreach Reproductive health care services.
Responsibilities of the Midwife Trainer
Overall Objective
Based in Boma Hospital at Pibor County, the Midwife will participate in the delivery of maternal child health services, training of MCHW and TBA’s in Boma PHCC+ and 3 PHCUs.
He/she will be supervised by the Medical Superintendant/PHC Supervisor in the delivery of static and outreach Reproductive health care services.
Responsibilities of the Midwife Trainer
- She/he
will be responsible for the management of patients and clients in
Antenatal clinics and Maternity Unit.
- With
other midwives ensures there is full coverage of services at the Maternity
and Antenatal Units
- Conduct
regular supervision of maternity ward and ANC staff in order to provide
on-the-job training, identify areas for improvement, and plan appropriate
training activities.
- Ensure
that patients are received appropriately in the ward, all data are
recorded correctly in the admissions, discharges books etc.
- Ensures
and provides total care to mothers during pregnancy with emphasis on
identifying high risk cases and provision of health education.
- To
maintain personal contact with patients, take note of their complaints,
report if necessary and ensure confidentiality.
- Supervise
and conduct deliveries and ensure that aseptic technique is adhered to in
carrying out deliveries.
- Ensure
and provide care to mothers during labour, delivery and peurpeium with
emphasis on keeping proper records, adequate use of partograms, use of drugs
and prevention of complications to mother and baby.
- Ensure
and provides care to mothers during puerperium, with emphasis on
prevention of infection and successful breastfeeding.
- To
manage obstetrical emergencies within her capacity and refer complicated
cases to the medical superintendent present.
- On
job trainings for enrolled midwives, MCHWs, nurses and TBAs.
- Supervise
and provide guidance to TBAs attached to the PHCC+.
- To
participate in primary health care activities in the hospital and
outreaches.
- Train
and supervise CHW, MCHWs and TBA’s in providing essential antenatal care
and assisting normal deliveries in the PHCC+.
- Organise
periodic on job training for MCHW and other staff in consultation with the
PHCC in charge.
- Ensuring
availability of supplies, equipments and drugs in RH unit and keeping
inventory.
- Ensure
proper record keeping of all input and output and conduct inventories on
regular basis in the maternity department.
- In
collaboration with Nutrition Nurse participate in Growth Monitoring and Nutritional
screening of under fives.
- Liaise
with Merlin’s Medical Superintendent and Hospital Matron for regular
supervision of RH activities in both the OPD and IPD at Boma. Emphasis
includes: OPD MCH (including EPI), family planning, gender based violence
response, PMTCT, adolescent sensitive sexual and RH services and the
maternity ward activities.
- Participate
in compiling the monthly activities report.
- Attend
HOD meetings.
- Ensure
universal infection prevention practices are in place and take part in material
disinfection and sterilization process
- Organise
monthly meeting with TBA’s and provide the necessary technical support in
consultation with the PHC supervisor and Medical superintendent
- Maintain
open and regular communication with the rest of the Merlin medical team in
Boma in order to ensure information sharing, team cooperation and
consistency of programs.
- Liaise
with the Merlin Senior Health Coordinator, when appropriate, to ensure
standardization of RH services provided and for RH technical support and
reporting
- Collaborate
with the Community Health Committees, MCHWs, CHWs and TBA’s in
mobilization and sensitization of the community to improve their obstetric
health seeking behaviour.
- Assist
MCHWs and enrolled nursed to manage MCH unit to ensure smooth patient flow
and reduced waiting time;
- Write
monthly reports of MCH activities taking place in the PHCC+ and deliver to
the Medical superintendent
- Participate
in support, promotion and provision of PMTCT and HIV/AIDS services in
Merlin supported health facilities in Boma.
- Participate
in the distribution of Community Based MCHWs and TBAs’ Consumables/kits.
In general:
- To
carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by his
immediate supervisor.
- To
be flexible as required.
- To
be accountable, give feedback and appropriate information regarding the
requested or ongoing tasks to the person or department, for the duties and
performances he/she is carrying out for them.
Qualifications / Essential Requirements:
- Qualified
Certified Midwife/Comprehensive Nurse with at least three years practical
experience in a hospital setting.
- Awareness
and understanding of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT and GBV issues.
- Comprehensive
knowledge of family planning commodities and their appropriate use.
- Prior
experience in health promotion and/or sensitisation in RH issues.
- Experienced
at capacity building or facilitating training, mentoring or coaching of
subordinate staff.
- Fluent
and clear spoken English with good writing skills
- Good
organizational and communication skills
- Experience
in writing clear and concise reports
- Ability
to keep calm and work under stressful conditions
- Polite
manner and respectful of others
Desirable Requirements:
- Completion
of Emergency Obstetrics Lifesaving Skills training
- Training
in IMCI
- Five
or more years proven practical experience
- Computer
skills; including Window programs – Excel, Word, Outlook, etc
- Prior
experience working for an NGO
Applications should be sent to the following by e-mail: chd@merlin-southsudan.org and hr.manager@merlin-southsudan.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis.
Merlin South Sudan Programme is an equal opportunities employer, and will not discriminate on the basis of tribe, age, gender, race, creed, religion, pregnancy or color.
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