Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C.
SEEKS
NURSING ACTIVITY MANAGER
to work in INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS
To join our team in International Projects
(Minimum availability of 6 months)
THIS JOB PROFILE IS IN ENGLISH SINCE THIS IS THE REQUIRED LANGUAGE FOR THE JOB
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
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
RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and organizing all nursing related activities (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.
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
PROFILE
Education and formation
• Essential nursing diploma for general or specialized health services (Bachelor in science of Nursing Desirable)
• Desirable diploma in tropical medicine
Experience
• Essential: minimum 2 years practicing as Nurse for a hospital developing multi-purpose activities
• Essential: experience in tropical medicine
• Polyvalent clinical experience: internal medicine, ER, pediatrics, neonatology, intensive care, geriatrics, surgery, etc.
• Desirable work experience with MSF and other NGOs in developing countries
Languages
English as primary language (B1 or B2 level minimum)
Knowledge of French will be an asset
Knowledge
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
Competencies
• People Management
• Commitment
• Flexibility
• Results
• Teamwork
POSITION CONDITIONS
Work Venue: Where the needs of the project require it
Profits: Approximate gross monthly remuneration starts in USD $2,300 and may increase according to related experience. Private insurance coverage that includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability and life insurance. The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary. The expenses of stay in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing. Other expenses such as transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and Displacements in the field will also be covered by MSF.
Start: Depending on the needs of the project
Duration: Minimum 6 months
Working day: Full time
HOW TO APPLY
The vacancy remains open all year round due to the needs within the Humanitarian Missions
To learn more about life within Humanitarian Missions, we invite you to enter the following link: https://www.msf.mx/proyectos-internacionales
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C. is the Mexican branch of Doctors Without Borders, providing independent medical humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.