Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is an International Humanitarian Organization providing medical aid to populations in distress, victims of natural and man-made disasters and victims of armed conflict, regardless of race, religion and political believes. For more information, visit our Arabic website, www.msf-me.org
Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium is looking for Yemeni nationals to recruit for the following position:

Nursing Activity Manager

Location : Mocha Project 
Contract duration: One (1) year
Contract type: Fixed Term contract 
Reporting to: Emergency Project Medical Coordinator

Main Purpose:

Defining, coordinating and monitoring all care and nursing related activities in the outreach activities of 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.

Key of responsibilities:

• Planning and organizing all nursing related activities (ED, IPD, OPD, maternity, 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 (PPTCT, PEP, VCT, IEC, SGBV, 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: PPTCT = Prevention Parent To Child Transmission; PEP= Post Exposure Prophylaxis; VCT = Voluntary Counselling and Testing; IEC = Information, Education and Communication; SGBV = Sexually Gender Based Violence; MH = Mental Health; PTE = Patient Therapeutic Education.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• In collaboration with other medical departments and support departments (Log, Supply, HR, Fin and Ops), lead the outreach team activities in all supported PHCC.
• Responsible of the implementation of the Outreach Medical strategy. 
• Monitor key indicators; prepare supervision reports; ensure reporting completeness and conduct performance reviews.
• In collaboration and with the support from all managers, ensure efficient management of resources (pharmacy, hygiene product, med printing, biomed, movements plans.
• Support the HP teams in the implementations and follow-up of community-based activities (mobile clinic, mobile vaccination, CBS…).
• Support assessment and the implementation of emergency responses (EPREP).
• Liaise with MOH Facility Managers to discuss all matters related to the Quality of Care, staff performance and facility gaps.

Qualifications And Skill Requirement

Education:    

• Essential nursing diploma for general or specialized health services (Bachelor in Science of Nursing is 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. Desirable working experience in MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries.

Knowledge:        

• English & Arabic languages skills are essential

Competencies:    

• Commitment to MSF’s Principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, People Management and Development.