Vacancies opened for application at Medecins Sans Frontieres France (MSF-F)
The Organization
MSF-France has been in Nigeria since 1996 and has run a trauma center in Port Harcourt since 2005. Since June 2008, in close collaboration with Jigawa Ministry of Health, MSF has been active in Jahun General Hospital with the objective of improving access to obstetric and neonatal care for women of chlidbearing age in order to reduce the maternal and neonatal mortality rates and increase the quality and quantity of care for women with existing fistula. For this reason, MSF is presently seeking applicants for the positions below:
1.) VVF Surgeon -1 vacant post
Locations: Jahun, Jigawa State
Requirements:
* A degree in Medicine is a must
* Surgical Qualification (Fellowship in Surgery OR Ob/Gyn) is of added value
* Previous training in WF repair is a must
* Experience in WF repair is a must (> 1,000 individual repairs is advantageous)
* Applicant should be interested in learning and sharing both knowledge and skills
* Fluency in Hausa language Is an added advantage
Main Responsibilities will include:
* Running WF clinics (diagnosis and follow up)
* Perform WF repairs
2.) Midwives
Locations: Jahun, Jigawa State
Requirements:
* Nigerian registered nurse and midwifery qualification is a must
* Minimum of 1-year of active clinical experience is a must.
* Fluent in both Spoken and written English language is a must
* Ability to communicate in Hausa is an added advantage
* Strong motivation, commitment, professional conduct with a sense of responsibility
Main Responsibilities will include:
* Provide quality care to all patients admitted in the obstetric ward.
* Admission and examination of all patients to this department
* Provide intra-partum and post-partum care
* Appropriate documentation of patients status for the period spent on the ward
3.) Nurse Assistants
Locations: Jahun, Jigawa State
Requirements:
* Nigerian health care qualification.
* Minimum of 1 -year of active clinical experience is a must
* Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa language
* A strong work ethic including punctuality, responsibility and flexibility
Main Responsibilities will include:
* Provide quality care to all patients admitted in the obstetric or WF ward
* Support of the Midwives or WF Nurses in the wards daily activities
* Perform and record routine observations (vital signs) according to patent status
* Ensure the ward remains clean and hygienic in conjunction with the ward cleaners
4.) Medical Doctor -1 vacant post
Location: Teme Hospital, Port Harcourt
Requirements:
* A degree in Medicine is a must,
* Previous experience in emergency and Trauma is of added value
* Person should be interested in learning and sharing both knowledge and skills.
* Person must have good communication skills
Main Responsibilities will include:
* In charge of the consultations for patients (In patient and Out patient),
* In charge of all admissions for emergency in our Trauma Center
5.) Psychiatric Nurse as Nurse Counsellor -1 vacant post
Location: Teme Hospital, Port Harcourt
Requirements:
* Registered Psychiatric Nurse with counseling experience,
* A valid Nursing license,
* A nurse with a University Degree in psychiatrics,
* WS/ HIV experience is an added value,
* Excellent communication and social skills
Main Responsibilities will include:
* Counsel victims of sexual violence
* Medical care to patients in trauma program
Remuneration for these posts:
Will be discussed at the interview
Method of Application:
Application process for these posts: All interested applicants should send their application (including curriculum vitae, motivation letter answering to requirements listed above, copy of diplomas and contact information including phone number) to: msff-abuja-assadm@paris.msf.org
Closing Date for these posts: on 1st February 2011 at 5pm
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
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