The French Section Of The Medicines Sans Fronteirs Is Recruiting For Its Project In Jahun
. Medical Doctor
Open To Qualified Doctors
Context
Medicines San Fronteirs is a private non profit international humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation
Job Description: . Know and apply the standard protocols for the Neonatal Care Unit in Term of prescription
. Treat all patients and their family members with respect and ensure privacy and confidentiality
. Carries out a detailed consultation of the neonatal ward patients, prescribes the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols and records his/her observations in the medical files
. To work in collaboration with the NICU supervisors of each department to ensure accuracy in the data collection (weekly-monthly and if required)
. Guides the Nurses to triage and manage patients presenting according to the criteria defined by the coordination team and/or the MTL
. Refers other cases not included in the defined admission criteria ensures that every patient is examined
. Provides the patient with information on their illness, explainingthe treatments involved and how to follow them, checking that patient (Family) has understood
. Works in collaboration with a multi disciplinary team and participates in on going personnel training (care techniques, updating protocols etc)
. Conducts a daily round with the Neonatal Nurses
. Review maternal history and delivery for compleate documentation in the books/forms; Documents all care thoroughly and ensure continuity of care through handover
. Carries out a detailed consultation of the neonatal ward patients, prescribs the necessary treatment
. Ensures that registers charts and logs arecurrent and in good conditions. Inform the NICU supervisors when new forms or registers are needed
. Document the mortality report in collaboration with the expat neonatal doctor or nurse, medical activity manager and the MTL
. Follow standardprecautions and Procedures of Accidental Blood Exposure (PEP)
. Maintaina clean and hygeinic state in your unit at all times including the crags for the neonates and the pharmacy or drug cupboard
. Follow basic hygein standards in all medical procedures at all times
. Maintain orderly current patient charts ensure that they are at the bed side and available at all times
. Understand the proper use and are capable of operating all medical equipment in the NICU including scales, pulse oximeters, thermometers, heamoglobin and glucose measuring devices both manual and automatic blood pressure devices, sthethoscope, constant infusion (Syringe) and micro iv sets
. Follow the HBB protocol (Helping Babie Breath)
. Perform cardiopukmonary resusitation when indicated
. Attend OT and maternity to assit resuscitation of neonates as requested by the midwife manager or doctor on duty
Required Skills and Conditions
. Nigerian Medical Diploma with minimum of 1 year of active clinical experience since graduation
. Strong work ethic, commitment to humanitarian objectives and patient care
. Motivation, flexibility and capacity to work as a team
. Fluent in spoken and written english and hausa (Preferably)
Work Location
Jahun Hospital, Jigawa State (Nigeria)
Contract
. Unlimited contract duration starting as soon as possible
. 208 working hours per month and roster flexibility required
To apply
Submit your CV, copies of qualifications and a cover letter with contact details to:
The MSF Admin Office in Jahun (Application Box at the watchman desk)
Applications can be submitted in person or by email to: [email protected]
Deadline For The Application: 10th May 2015
ABUJA: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
PORTHARCOURT: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
LAGOS: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
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