MSF Switzerland Kenya Vacancies for Neonatal nurse 2018
- MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. In partnership & collaboration with the Mombasa County Government/Department of Health, MSFCH implements ‘Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare’ services at the Mrima health facility in Likoni, sub-county of Mombasa. The objective of the activities is to increase access to quality maternal & neonatal health care services to contribute in improving maternal and newborn outcomes.
Job Title : Neonatal nurse
Location : Likoni sub county of Mombasa
Length of contract: 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance (includes 3 month probationary period)
Main Purpose:
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
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
- Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard 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 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.
- Transversal competency 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. ForOPD 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.
- Participates in data collection
- 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.)
- 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
- Demonstrated interest in newborn and kangaroo mother care
- Strictly adheres to universal precautions
- Reports broken or faulty equipment to immediate supervisor or relevant person
- Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment within the department under the guidance of biomedical technologist
- Participates in rationale use of drugs reviews
- Participates in data registration and reporting
- Participates in consumption monitoring and reporting according to the department
- Facilitates the maternal child bonding process
- Advises on breastfeeding and kangaroo mother care
- Attends neonatal training and CME when provided
| Requirements |
Education : Diploma in any of the following disciplines:
- Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing,
- Kenya Registered Nursing
- Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya
- Strong interpersonal skills, strong initiative, flexible, able to handle complex as-signments with proactive attitude, punctuality, reliability and commitment
Experience : Essential previous experience of at least 2 years as a nurse or neonatal/newborn care
Languages : Kiswahili and English
Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competences: Results, teamwork, commitment, flexibility, service
Application deadline: 31st January 2018
Industry: Nurse/Medical Support
Location: Likoni Sub-county, Mombasa county, Kenya
Experience: 2 – 5 years
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter, copies of certificates/diplomas on or before 31th January 2018;
- at the compound near Bomu Hospital off Likoni- Ukunda Road, Likoni only on working days between 8am and 5pm OR
- through the website http://uhired.me/e/job/174 after your registration on the website
- through Public Service Board
We apologize that due to the volume of applications we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
