Medecins Sans
Frontieres – Switzerland Kenya Mission
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian
medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need
based in Dagahaley and Likoni, Mombasa Sub County.
Job Title: Base Logistician
Job Title: Base Logistician
Location: Coordination
Office, Nairobi
Length of contract: 12 months fixed
term contract with possibility of extension based on performance (Includes 3
month probationary period)
The selected candidate will be reporting to Deputy Logistics Coordinator
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
1. Fleet management
The selected candidate will be reporting to Deputy Logistics Coordinator
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
1. Fleet management
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Supervise
drivers.
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Plan
movements and vehicles for project travel.
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Closely
monitor fuel consumption and manage generator fuel supply.
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Ensure
vehicle insurance, licensing and documentation
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Ensure
mechanics use all administrative documents.
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Manage
fleet as stipulated in the Mission CSP.
2. Repairs and maintenance
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Ensure
facilities remain in good state (plumbing, lighting, roofing, furniture etc.).
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Ensure
equipment remain in good state (power supply, cold chain, energy, maintenance
tools etc.).
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Supervise
technician, contracted labourers and maintenance staff.
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Upon
request assist project logs with technical issues (repairs, construction and
watsan).
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Follow-up
projects equipment repairs sent to Nairobi and keep the field logs informed.
3. Power supply and cold chain
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Supervise
(and assist) technician in installation and minor repair of generators,
cabling, chargers/inverters, batteries, protection devices etc.
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Supervise
(and assist) technician in maintenance of cold chain, lighting etc.
4. Expat support in the capital
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Responsible
for capital technical briefings.
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Be
the contact person for expats visiting the capital.
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In
charge of expat houses maintenance in capital, fire safety equipment
& alarm systems
5. Security management
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Supervise
the subcontracted guards to ensure MSFCH property is well guarded at all times.
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Ensure
all guards are vigilant and security aware.
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Together
with DLogco ensure that communication checks with the projects teams on a trip
or outreach and vehicles is executed according to the procedures and
security-guidelines
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Proactively
communicate information about security issues concerning the projects and the
capital
6. Equipment management
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Inventories
and the reallocation of equipment
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Responsible
for the disposal of the obsolete items in conjunction with the Logco and Deputy
LogCo
Requirements:
Education: Secondary Education
Education: Secondary Education
Experience: Desirable
experience with other NGOs.
Languages: English,
Local language desirable
Knowledge: Computer
literacy and radio equipment user-knowledge
Competence:
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Results.
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Teamwork.
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Flexibility.
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Commitment.
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Stress
Management
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please
send your CV, motivation letter on or before the 26th October 2017 tohttp://uhired.me/job/136
We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
Job
Vacancy: Midwife
Medecins
Sans Frontieres – Switzerland, Dadaab Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Project Summary: The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.
Project Summary: The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.
MSF
provides a full package of medical care through 2 primary health care units and
1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and Operating Theatre.
Health
services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency
preparedness and intervention with partners.
The
selected candidate will be reporting to the Midwife Supervisor
Start
date: Immediately
Package: Attractive salary package on offer with additional
benefits including comprehensive health cover.
Contract
duration: 1 month fixed term contract with
possibility of extension until late-January (based on needs)
The
job activities include but are not limited to;
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Ensure the implementation and
continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care
(BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management
of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care
in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce
the implementation of standardised protocols.
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Where PMTCT is implemented, ensure
implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations
(pre counselling, test and post counselling
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Collaborate with the medical doctor
and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases
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Assess the feasibility for referral
of pregnant women from the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or
complicated deliveries.
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Ensure hygiene and sterilization
criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF
specifications.
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Properly follow up all newborn babies
from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance
of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from
harmful traditional practices.
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Ensure patients’ right to privacy and
confidentiality is respected
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Supervise that administrative
procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF protocols , as
well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents
required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc
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Participate in the organisation of
the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward
supervisor. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team
(specially identifying risk cases)
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According to MSF protocols in force,
conduct normal deliveries independently Manage obstetric emergencies; identify
cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the newborn, executing
and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the
umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of
the newborn and reporting them to the doctor, in order to ensure successful
interventions
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Supervise the use of drugs,
facilities and obstetric material, in order to ensure, in accordance with
number of patients and prescriptions, a rational use as well as pharmacy stock
levels are permanently updated, kept under appropriate conditions and above
minimum safety point. 1 BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care =
Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of
the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal
delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal
resuscitation. 2 CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full
package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparatomy),
safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight newborns
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Ensure sensitization activities and
health talks, are carried when necessary a therapeutic education of the patient
(and family) using a patient based approach.
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Ensure that routine laboratory tests
are performed, interprete the results and adapt the approach if necessary
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Be responsible for regulation,
documentation and proper utilization and storage of the departmental medical
supplies including the controlled drugs.
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Participate actively in the
monitoring and the reporting of medical activities (Make sure that the
department registration, patient files, forms, and HIS reports are updated on
time and participate in the analysis of these statistics.
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Identify high risk client antenataly
and postnataly and refer them to high risk clinic or maternity for management
and monitoring. Educate and book high risk client for review at high risk
clinic on discharge from Maternity ward.
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On discharge educate patients; advice
mothers on useful topics for their home return; breastfeeding, emergency signs
of post-partum complications, family planning (importance of child spacing)
Ensure the patient’s correct understanding of possible treatment and verify
that the patient has received the documents: birth certificate, vaccination
card, etc.
Education
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Essential midwifery qualification or
specialization. Desired Bachelor in Midwifery
Experience
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Essential working experience of at
least two years in midwife activities related jobs. For OCBA, this Is
desirable.
Languages
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Essential, mission language; local
working language would be an asset.
Competencies
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Results
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Teamwork
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Flexibility
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Commitment
·
Service
How
to Apply
If
you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter
outlining HOW you fulfill each of the requirements in bullet points on or
before 30 October 2017 tohttp://uhired.me/job/137
Applications
must be received by the deadline.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee.)