Nurse

JOB VACANCY

Humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) / Lekari bez granica is implementing a project of humanitarian medical assistance to the migrant population transiting through Serbia.

For its project in Serbia, MSF is recruiting

NURSE

for field work post in

Belgrade

(and other locations if needed)

Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims or armed conflicts, irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions.

MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions.

Main Purpose of the Position

Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, biohazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
• Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary
• Sending material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed.
• Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, etc.)
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures.
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MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Be a part of the medical team, participate in the outreach activities in the north of Serbia where the teams will stay 3-5 days per week. Depending on the changing situation, the teams can also be asked to go to other locations.
• Apply medical knowledge and skills for diagnosis and prevention of medical conditions in the refugee and migrant setting.
• Ensure good communication with the patient through the collaboration with cultural mediators. Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment.
• Ensure close collaboration and support of the mental health and health promotion activities
• Refer patients in need of more specialized health care to the medical doctor or secondary health care settings (either private or public). Maintain good work relationships with the medical doctors working in the referral structures.
• Participate in maintenance and improvement of network for referral pathways, both for urgent and nonurgent care.
• Participate in trainings related to the activities based on the needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma. Desirable Bachelor in Science of Nursing.
• Desirable 2 years of previous experience, especially with other NGOs. Experience in mental health activities is an asset.
• Demonstrable experience in supervision and training others in a team setting
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Serbian

COMPETENCIES:

Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:

• This is a field position and availability to travel up to 100% of the working time is expected (Monday through Friday).

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

• CV and motivation letter in English

If you are confident that you meet the above-mentioned requirements, please apply electronically.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.