Wednesday, February 15, 2012

MSF NURSE JOB IN SOMALIA

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland, Somalia Mission is looking for a:

Nurse

To support its humanitarian operations in Somalia

Project Location: Mogadishu (currently based in Nairobi but willing and ready to travel and/or relocate to Project location when need arises).

Start date: ASAP.

Type/Length of contract: 6 Months contract with possibility of extension.


The position:



The selected candidate will be reporting to the Medical Coordinator.

The scope of responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

Ensure nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients and/or a population in accordance with doctors’ prescriptions, MSF protocols, and respect of universal hygiene standards.
Ensure supervision and continuous training of the medical personnel (nurses and nutrition- assistant)

Recruitment criteria:

A registered & qualified Nurse with the following experience:

5 years nursing experience desired
Experience in nutrition and paediatric care
Facilitating/conducting (medical) trainings
Supervision & management of (medical) personnel
Knowledge of MSF Protocols/guidelines is an asset.


Application:

Please send by email your Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter addressed to the HR
Coordinator. Address: msfch.som.recruitment@gmail.com

Deadline for Submission of application: 29th February 2012

Subject of email: “Application for Regional Nurse, Somalia”.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.