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Posted on 17 Jan, 2022
Closing on 25 Jan, 2022

Job Description

NURSE ACTIVITY MANAGER

Contract duration: Permanent position / Back-up position
Position status: Full-time position
Location: AdDahi Hospital

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology or politics.

Main Purpose

Defining, coordinating and monitoring all care and nursing related activities in the project and ensuring the daily management of the human resources, according to MSF nursing protocols, standards and procedures, in order to warrant efficiency, quality and continuity of prescribed care

Accountabilities

  • Planning and organizing all nursing related activities (IPD, ER, ICU, PHC, nutrition, etc.) and participating in the definition of annual planning and update of its associated budget in order to efficiently maintain the continuity of the standard quality healthcare.  When needed, being responsible for scheduling duty rosters, shifts and on call of nursing staff.
  • Coordinating and supervising the implementation of the legal therapeutic protocols, procedures and standards, depending on project objectives ( PEP, IEC, MH services, etc.) and providing technical support when needed, to ensure the quality of the nursing care, confidentiality and information traceability, patient surveillance, and the application of the therapeutic and sterilization rules by the health care personnel. 
  • Supervising the nutritional activities in order to ensure that therapeutic food is provided regularly and that it complies with quality and quantity standards
  • Ensuring all administrative procedures and documents (individual patient’s card and registration book, discharge paper, transfer paper, etc.) and existing data management tools are used correctly
  • According to MSF protocols and in collaboration with the Pharmacist and Medco, supervising the distribution (according to medical prescriptions) and pharmacy activity, preparing new orders when required, supervising expiration terms and consumption patterns, in order to ensure that pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and above minimum safety point.
  • In coordination with the project biomedical service supervising the appropriate use of medical devices and anticipating and communicating future needs. 
  • In close coordination with the Logistics Manager, supervising laboratory outputs related to nursing activities (blood test) to ensure samples are collected correctly and results are provided on time. 
  • In close coordination with the HR department, planning and supervising the associated processes (recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of the nursing staff of the project in order to improve staff capabilities and ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required. Training nursing staff on PTE.
  • Reporting to the line manager on any relevant information linked to nursing activities and participating in monthly reports 

Note: PEP= Post Exposure Prophylaxis; IEC = Information, Education and Communication; MH = Mental Health; PTE = Patient Therapeutic Education

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

  • Monitoring and supervising the PHC activities with the support from the HN, MAM and PMR
  • Participating at rounds, attending meetings and facilitating collaborations.
  • Ensure the nursing department has a monthly training plan in place and to achieve training objectives and empowerment of supervisors.
  • Ensure the maintenance of and adherence to infection control standards within the health facility.
  • Oversee the respect of the various referral (PHCs - hospital, etc) with the support of the MAM
  • Support the development and implementation of protocols and standards
  • Oversee and monitor the rational use of medicines and the proper administration of treatments in step with MSF protocols in collaboration with the MAM and HN
  • Offer support as may be required to referral process in the project

Requirements
    
Education:

  •  Essential nursing diploma for general or specialized health services (bachelor’s in science of Nursing Desirable); Specialization or training in tropical medicine would be an asset.

Experience:    

  • Essential working experience of at least two years in nursing activities related jobs. Two years’ post-qualification nursing experience, preferably in the following areas: nutrition, emergency room, paediatrics, neonatology, intensive care, trauma
  • Previous experience of at least 2 years as a nurse supervisor. Desirable working experience in MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries

Languages / Knowledge    

  • Fluency in English Language is essential; Arabic Language is Desirable 
  • Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies:    

  • People Management and Development L2
  • Commitment to MSF Principles L2
  • Behavioural Flexibility L3
  • Results and Quality Orientation L3
  • Teamwork and Cooperation L3

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