Project: MSF Europe Migrations
Location: CHIOS
Starting Date: Immediately
Duration: 3 months contract (with high possibility of extension)
Context
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international independent medical and humanitarian action-driven organization that 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. The MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers (OC) supported by 23 sections and offices worldwide. MSF in Greece provides humanitarian and medical assistance to the refugee and migrant populations fleeing conflict in their home countries.
Main Purpose
Assisting in the nursing activities with hospitalized patients, according to nurses and doctors’ prescription, universal hygiene standards and MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients.
Accountabilities
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Assisting the nurse in organizing and providing care and treatments to patients, respecting at all times, the rules of hygiene, safety, comfort, dignity, medical secret and patient confidentiality. Giving response to nurse’s requirements in case of an emergency
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Participating in the surveillance and monitoring of the patient and reporting to the nurse any relevant information. Compensating patients’ possible lack of autonomy by assisting and helping them in feeding, personal hygiene, movements and general comfort
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Participating in the monitoring of nursing activities (correctly fill in patient files, etc.) and ensuring a relevant transfer of information between duty teams. Reporting any problem arising in the care unit, especially the loss, robbery or damage of equipment or medicines.
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Ensuring cleanliness of his/her working environment (including facilities, material, linen, equipment, and carrying out the sorting and disposal of waste)
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Working together with the nurses, cleaners and care-takers.
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Participating actively in the hospital platform (meetings, committee,.), trainings and in the basic health education sessions
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Participating in any other related activities as requested by the line manager
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Performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the biomedical equipment following user manual and protocols. Alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device.
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Conducting TMS group session in collaboration with the CM: give key message and education
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Conducting individual session for TMS with the questionaire and check list, identify possible vulnerable people (SGBV etc)
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Helping the nurse prepare vaccination and assist the nurse in case of need
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Conducting triage of the patient coming visiting for the medical doctor
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Supporting the medical doctor in case of medical act (dressing, vital sign, glycemia)
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Doing the report (sitrep) for TMS every month
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Collaborating with the medical team for the good fonctioning of MSF clinic
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Participating in the medical and staff meeting and participate to medical strategy discussion
Qualifications
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Nurse-aide diploma required. License to practice.
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Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as a Nurse-aide.
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Desirable previous experience with MSF or any other NGO`s.
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Essential Greek and English language.
Competencies
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Results and Quality Orientation.
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Teamwork and Cooperation.
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Behavioral Flexibility.
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Commitment to MSF principles.
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Cross-cultural awareness.
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Stress Management.
Post Conditions
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Full time position.
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Annual gross salary: According to MSF Salary Policy.
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Health Insurance.
To apply
Please send you’re CV and a motivation letter in English quoting reference code "Nurse-Aide” in the subject line of the e-mail at: Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε."> Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε.">Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε.
Closing date: 30/06/2019
All applications will be treated in strictest confidentiality
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
2) Nurse
14/06/2019
Project: MSF Europe Migration/ Lesbos-Balkan Projects
Location: Lesbos
Starting Date: Immediately
Duration: 3 months (high possibility of extension)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international independent medical and humanitarian action-driven organization that 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. The MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers (OC) supported by 23 sections and offices worldwide. The MSF-Mission in Greece provides humanitarian and medical assistance to the refugee and migrants populations fleeing conflict in their home countries.
Main purpose
Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients (mainly children and adolescent), 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
Accountabilities
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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.
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Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
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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.
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Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the midwife so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
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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.
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Ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary
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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
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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. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed.
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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 authorization, etc.)
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Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
Requirements
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Education: Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma. Desirable Bachelor in Science of Nursing and pediatric experience.
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Experience: Desirable 2 years of previous experience and previous experience in other NGO’s
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Languages: Essential Greek and English. Desirable French, Arabic, Farsi
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Competencies: Results and quality orientation, teamwork and cooperation, commitment to MSF principles, behavioral flexibility, stress management, service orientation
Post conditions
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Full time position
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Annual gross salary: According to MSF Salary Policy
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Private insurance
To apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter in English at the following email address, quoting reference code "Nurse Lesbos" in the subject line of the e-mail:Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε."> Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε.
Closing Date: 28/06/2019
All applications will be treated in strictest confidentiality
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted