IEC/ Community Network Nurse
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.
In Sudan, MSFCH is currently operating in Agok project in Warrap state where it is running comprehensive primary and secondary health care services.
We are looking for a midwife to be located in the Agok field project.MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.
In Sudan, MSFCH is currently operating in Agok project in Warrap state where it is running comprehensive primary and secondary health care services.
Location: Agok in South Sudan Start date: as soon as possible
Type of contract: Fixed (1 year- renewable)
Main Tasks:
- Represent
MSF and maintain regular contact with authorities and stake holders at
community level (community leaders, coordinators, social development
actors, NGOs, enabling community health centres, schools, etc. .. .)
- Carry
out advocacy and communication activities aimed at improving knowledge of
relevant health areas.
- Perform
continuous community monitoring general health status, malnutrition,
epidemic diseases via community network and regular assessments
- Be
proactive in identification of emergency situations
- Ensure
defaulter tracing for patients of MSF via community network
- Improve
referral system by CC and TBAs
- Improve
and stabilize the IEC component of the project via community contacts
- Enhance
understanding of community needs and local health seeking behaviour
- Responsible
for the organization and implementation of trainings and workshops with
target groups according to plan work on Information, Education and
Communication (IEC)
- Propose,
plan and carry out education, training and workshops for educators, health
service users, health professionals, public authorities, community leaders
and other support groups to affecting the health of the population.
- Develop
workshops or lectures on project related subjects and the services offered
by MSF.
- Ensure
correct and constant data collect, submit the monthly report on time
- Ensure
a relevant transfer of information to your direct manager
- Report
immediately to the technical referent any problem arising in the service
Requirements:
- Qualified
nurse with diploma/degree recognized by the government
- 2
year experience working as nurse, 1 year on community level in rural set
ups
- Ability
to converse in English, knowledge of Dinka language is an advantage
- Previous
MSF experience is an asset
Personal qualities:
- Organized,
methodical and accurate
- Able
to work under strict deadlines and pressure
- Must
be a good team player
- Good
communication skills, ability to listen and diplomacy, cultural sensitive
- Motivated
with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods
- Ability
to live and work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and remote
environment.
Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant documents,
mentioning on the envelope “IEC/
Community Network Nurse” to:
HR Manager, MSF Switzerland - South Sudan Mission,
P.O. Box
25091-00603 Nairobi.
Deadline: 30th March, 2012 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Community Network Nurse” to:
HR Manager, MSF Switzerland - South Sudan Mission,
P.O. Box
25091-00603 Nairobi.
Deadline: 30th March, 2012 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.