Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – COVID-19 Nurse Team Supervisor.

Date of issue: 25th February 2022

Deadline for application: 11th March 2022

Duty Station: Homabay Project

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian action-driven organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. 26 associations, 23 sections, and 16 branch offices make-up the international movement and work in partnership around 6 operational entities.

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MSF  is looking to fill the position of a COVID-19 Nurse Team Supervisor. The successful candidate reports to the Nursing Activity Manager.

Objective of the Position:

Plan, organize, and evaluate the activities concerning nursing and the team associated, according to MSF values, policies and protocols and universal health standards, in order to warrant the quality and continuity of the health care and the development of the plan of action.

These include but are not limited to:

• Carry out the functions and tasks associated to nursing i.e. perform as a nurse or anesthetist, whenever required or needed, in order to optimize the resources, contributing with his/her knowledge and experience
• Cultivate a close collaboration with Team Lead for Covid HDU, Deputy Matron and Matron in order to achieve implementaion of best practice activities, training, stock management, and HR requirements
• Supervise the overall flow of patients to COVID-19 facilities in close collaboration with the NAM/MTL
• Support teams of “regular project” regarding COVID-19 and other related activities when needed.
• Check all administrative procedures related to patients follow up are correctly filled and filed; ensure that admission and discharge guidelines are followed
• Prepare medical orders and identify nonmedical medical support needs
• Ensure an efficient pharmacy and medical equipment management
• Organise and coordinate the activities of COVID-19 teams (weekly schedule, annual leave, absences, communicate with admin department all relevant information
• Provide general support to the clinical team at the screening/triage area where needed
• In collaboration with the doctor(s), ensure that all medical COVID-19 protocols are implemented and followed
• Ensure that all diagnostic services (lab & others) are available according to MSF guidelines and good quality standards
• Supervise the data collection (MSF line list) and contribute to its interpretation
• Supervise that all IPC meassures are followed according to MSF guidelines

Requirements:

Education

• Essential: Diploma in Nursing, Degree is an added advantage
• Must be registered with Nursing Council and have a valid practicing License

Experience

• Essential: at least 2 years of previous experience.
• Previous experience working with MSF or other NGO’s and in developing countries is desirable.
• Experience working in a COVID set up is an added advantage.

Language

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is a must

Knowledge

• Computer literacy, all-round technical understanding

Competencies

• Results oriented, Teamwork, Flexibility, Commitment and Stress Management

Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF and a PIN certificate). Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning on the subject email line, “COVID Nursing Team Supervisor Supervisor”, to: Email: msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org

Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

https://msf.or.ke/en/ads/covid-19-nurse-team-supervisor