🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – 11 Positions

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Health Promoter Supervisor
2.) Learning and Development Implementer
3.) Project Coordinator Support Personnel
4.) Infection Prevention And Control (IPC) Supervisor
5.) Medical Doctor
6.) Administration / Finance and HR Assistant
7.) Community Engagement Manager
8.) Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
9.) Deputy Finance Coordinator
10.) Nurse
11.) Specialized Technician

Job Title: Health Promoter Supervisor

Location: Benue
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibility of the Position

• Implement and supervise educational campaigns to increase awareness of the targeted population to promote prevention and treatment of diseases in the project area, in close collaboration with the medical team and Watsan.

Accountabilities

• In close collaboration with the HP manager, participating in the definition and update of the HP/IEC strategy and identifying indicators in order to monitor HP activities, results, and achievements. Supporting the HP manager in organizing and carrying out assessments and research on the impact of HP activities and identifying and reporting the constraints, difficulties or strength points of the HP strategy inside and outside the medical structures in order to reinforce the link between the communities and the project.
• Providing support in selecting and developing quality pedagogical communication strategies towards the community. Planning information campaigns, including targets, objectives, methods and goals in order to increase awareness among the targeted population.
• Informing, according to protocols, community members and identified risk groups (prisons, army, sexual workers, etc.) about health related issues.
• Organizing health awareness sessions for MSF's medical and non-medical staff.
• Identifying key actors (local authorities, local NGOs, traditional healers, formal or informal authorities) and being the focal point for the networking in order to support the dissemination of health information of the target population, and be the point of reference for the relation and networking with these subjects.
• Organizing, training, and supervising the HP team in terms of planning and organizing their work, supporting, evaluating and coaching of personnel, collecting reports and reporting the activities of each health worker and regularly visiting communities that are under his/her responsibility.
• Supervising, in close collaboration with the HR department, the HR associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Ensuring cleanliness of IEC (information, education and communication) areas
• Collecting and reporting to the medical team any information linked to the health situation of the population and the patient.

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

• In close collaboration with the MAM and flying IECHP manager: identify indicators in order to monitor HP activities, results, achievement, use the concrete tools to measure, and follow up those activities.
• Organize, train, and supervise the team of health promotion related staff in terms of:
  • Planning and organizing their work (areas, days, absences, visits, holidays, etc);
  • Support, evaluation and coaching of personnel;
  • Visiting regularly communities that are under his/her responsibility;
  • Support in elaboration/improvement of materials and identification of strategies for delivering the focused information to the community.
  • Reporting (collecting reports of each health worker and report his/her activities)
  • Support the MAM in organize and carry out assessment and research on the impact of HP activities.
• Collect rumour, misperception, any feedback from community and report to the medical team any information linked to the health situation of the population and patients
• Follow up of the community engagement activities with IEC officers and Community health educators
• Conduct regular exit interview as part of people centre care (PCC) and any other surveys as per the project needs and produce report timely.
• Identify constraints, difficulties or strength point of the HP strategy inside and outside the medical structures, and report it to the MAM, to reinforce the link between the communities and the project.
• Identify, design and search for pedagogical material and illustrative tools useful for the activities in order to improve quality and intelligibility of the messages
• Inform, according to protocols, community members and identified risk groups (IDP, sexual workers, etc.) about health related issues.
• Plan information campaigns, including targets, objectives, methods and goals in order to increase awareness among the targeted population.
• Support updating actors mapping and identification of community influentials (religious leaders, traditional birth attendants, youth leaders, women’s groups, etc.) and facilitate common ground understanding using a community-based approach and participatory assessments.
• Spread MSF principles and increase the visibility of the organization through the work of the CHE in the community and with regular contacts with community leaders and other community representatives.
• Plan and prepare material, organize and implement health promotion activities (SRH, SGBV, Lassa fever, use of mosquito bed nets, hand hygiene, proper of latrines/showers in the camps and health education sessions, messages and topics addressed to different populations regarding hygiene, diseases and prevention.
• Assess and address the training needs of the IEC HP officers and community health educators and in collaboration with the MAM, ensure appropriate training done after recruitment to ensure proper and universal messaging on deployment to the camp cluster
• In collaboration with MAM and MTL, evaluate the quality of activities implemented and contribute to their improvement.
• Contribute in the elaboration of relevant material and establishment of adequate strategies for delivering the focused information to the community.
• Ensure delivery of information to community regarding hygiene, diseases and prevention using proper tools and informing communities about MSF and services provided.
• Monitor, collect from the community health educators and report to the medical team/MAM, any information linked to living conditions and the health situation of the population (e.g. food security, vaccination status, nutritional situation, detect medical needs of the population, number of people arriving or leaving the community, births and deaths in the community, vaccination status of children, etc.).
• In collaboration with the MAM and medical data entry person, ensure weekly data updates of the health promoting activities and contribute to the monthly medical report.
• Report to line manager (MAM): difficulties the HP team might encounter during meetings with population in camps and any loss/damage of MSF material /equipment.
• Submit weekly all DHIS and IDP movement update data to data supervisors timely
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all information observed or registered.
• Involve and play an active role in other activities related to the program
• Contribute to MSF image in the community
• Monitor, collect security information and report accordingly to Project Coordinator.
• Ensures that all staff under their supervision perform their duties observing the MSF policies and in compliance with relevant SOPs of the department. Reports to manager immediately whenever compliance is not or cannot be met.

Requirements (Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge)
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

Education:

• Essential Diploma in Social Sciences or Education / Pedagogy / or Social Work, Nurse (CHEW acceptable) and Public Health
• Post Graduate qualification in Health Promotion/IEC specialization/Global Health/Public Health/Community Health is desirable

Experience:

• Essential working experience in MSF (1 year minimum) in Health Promotion activities,
• Essential working experience in Nutrition, Malaria, Vaccination (EPI), Maternal & Child Health, Health Promotion or Community Health related work.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (verbal/written) and Local languages: Tiv, Idoma, Hausa (verbal/written essential)

Knowledge:

• Desirable basic computer skills

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management

Salary
NGN 388,517 / Month

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2023 (5:00 PM)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send their Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary Credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to: benue-jobs@oca.msf.org using "Health Promoter Supervisor" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• NO Transportation and/or any allowance will be provided during the recruitment process
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.

Job Title: Learning and Development Implementer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibilities

• Responsible of the implementation, the grounding and the consistency in the execution of the mission specific L&D Strategy by the implementation of tools and activities which are in line with the established standard.

General Accountabilities:

• Promote the learning and development mission specific strategy with related activities and tools.
• Implement the learning needs assessments logic within the mission by assisting the managers in execution of the process.
• Implement tools and monitoring system to enhance the application of learning within the mission.
• Give guidance to coordinators/supervisors/activity managers on L&D activities and tools.
• Develop / adapt / update training curriculum, training manuals, handouts and other training materials accordingly.
• Implement plan to enhance the capacities and expertise of Trainers within the mission.
• Facilitate and deliver training courses when required.

MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities:

• With support of the L&D manager, develop and implement tools for the induction and onboarding of all new staff within the mission – including but not limited to the monitoring and supervision of the function specific onboarding plans for the mission.
• Implement and enforce the mission specific learning policy.
• With support of the L&D Manager, assist the HR team with implementation tasks surrounding the Employee Engagement Survey and Code of Conduct for the mission.
• Advise and support the line managers and employees in their understanding of the concepts of Performance Management and contribute to develop their competencies to implement performance management according to standards.
• With support of the L&D manager and in collaboration with HQ L&D, develop and implement tools for the tracking of L&D needs identified in evaluations and LNAs.
• Collate mission L&D activities and share this in the mission L&D newsletter on a quarterly basis.
• With support of L&D manager, identify suitable support to the L&D activities at mission level.
• Collect and analyze training data to investigate the learning trends in the mission and develop plans to enhance learning culture in the mission.
• This position requires traveling to all MSF project locations in Nigeria regularly (50-60%) to support planning, implementation, and follow up of L&D activities.

Requirements (Qualifications)
Education:

• Degree in HR or in a field, which is related to didactical or Educational Psychology.

Experience:

• Previous experience of at least 1 year in Learning and Development sector.
• Previous working experience in MSF or other NGO in developing countries is desirable.

Languages:

• Mission language essential. Local language desirable.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of adult learning principles, HR in general, staff development tools and strategies.
• Computer literacy (word, excel) is essential.

Competencies:

• Commitment to MSF Principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Stress Management, Results and Quality
• Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation.

Gross Salary
N443,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2023. (5:00 PM)

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
After filling out the form, submit your Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to: nigeria-jobs@oca.msf.org with "Learning & Development Implementer" as the subject of the mail.

Notes

• NO Transportation and/or allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Any documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma, recommendations letters) will not be returned by MSF-OCA.
• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organisation.

Job Title: Project Coordinator Support Personnel

Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Project Coordinator in the administrative part of coordination tasks in Gusau, ensuring a smooth relationship with local authorities and other actors, contributing to the context analysis, ensure representation in Zamfara state for MSF Holland (OCA) and Spain (OCBA) sections, represent MSF in meetings or setting up meetings for MSF staff coming, follow up on any other assigned tasks that requires physical presence of MSF officials in Gusau.

General Accountabilities:

• Dispatching of MSF correspondences to relevant government authorities at state level and as the need arises, organize meetings with the state government officials, national and international NGOs based in Gusau, attend meetings on behalf of MSF and take notes to be shared with the Project Coordinators (PC).
• Updating of contact list of relevant stakeholders including but not limited to state government officials from collaborating Ministries, Departments and agencies in case of transfers or any other changes.
• Ensure, together with the PCs that all MSF activities in Gusau are running lawfully and in agreement with the Memorandum of Understanding in all administrative related issues and inform about any possible risks or problems.
• Ensure that no illegal money is paid to any authorities or any individual, promoting and sharing MSF principles and values at all levels.
• Keep all documentation and files updated, properly filed and easily accessible for the internal users.

MSF Sections Context

• At present MSF Holland (OCA) is managing two projects in Zamfara state. The first in Anka, co-managed remotely from Sokoto town (Sokoto State). The second project in Gummi, is directly managed since 2022. MSF Spain (OCBA) is directly managing 1 project in Zamfara state with two base covering Shinkafi LGA and Zurmi LGA.
• Brief history of Zamfara/Anka project: it started in 2010 as lead poisoning project and then it grew into a big pediatric intervention in SMoH hospital with 120 beds (ITFC + IPD) with MSF staff only. During high season the number of beds used to double. Security started to deteriorated in 2021 and due to increasing insecurity, especially during movements, it was decided from June 2022 to have only MSF staff from Anka working there and to remote co-manage the activities from Sokoto. This was fully implemented in August 2022. Number of beds went down to 40, but at same time, it was scaled up the Targeted Primary Health Care Structures system by increasing the number of MoH staff under incentive.
• The Anka team is planning to return to Zamfara state and set their project base in Talata Mafara in the coming months. Now that elections are over the security situations will be reassessed through a proper context analysis and the move back to the state will planned accordingly.
• As for Gummi project, it started at start of 2022 with an IDP intervention. Because of alarming figures coming from UNICEF’s smart survey, MSF decided to do a MUAC screening. This led to even higher malnutrition rates, so we decided to do an emergency nutrition intervention in the form of Plumpynut distribution. Slowly this intervention morphed into a nutrition project and we are currently running 1 ITFC and 3 ATFCs there, next to targeted primary health care support for main morbidities and we started to support the IPD.
• At Shinkafi and Zurmi, Following an emergency Nutrition intervention in september2019, MSF OCBA opened Zamfara project which has two identical base, by supporting Shinkafi General Hospital 170 bed and Zurmi General Hospital 150 bed respectively. We are currently running ER, ITFC,peadiatrics, SRH,SGBV,MH and life saving referal to the tertiary hospital in Gusau, additionally we also supporting 10 PHC includidng 7 OTP services and 20 Decentralized model of care site in had to reach location in both project locations.

Context Specific Accountabilities

• Reinforcing or ensure strong collaboration with the SMoH and SMoHA and the state government office in Gusau. The candidate might also still get involved in some lead poisoning activities with Zamfara State Ministry of Mining and others.
• Raising concerns from the different projects with the relevant actors in Gusau, for example outbreaks (measles, cholera, meningitis), malaria prevention, collaboration with MoH on project level etc and trying to find solutions for these concerns after initial agreement with the PCs.
• Provide support in negotiating with service providers in Gusau as the need arises.
• Improve the engagement with other humanitarian actors
• Participate in medical meetings with SMoH and other I/NGOs and share minutes with both sections’ PCs and MTLs
• Compile and share with PCs weekly context and activities updates additional to monthly sitrep
• Follow up on different issues with support from PC and Advocacy Manager or Humanitarian Affairs Officer in areas such as health, nutrition and emergency surveillance in Gusau.
• Support MSF Nurse and follow up administrative matters of referrals bills
• To assist in submission of Monthly Tax remittance and schedule to respective tax office and collection of the original receipts when available in Gusau.
• Arrange Hotel accommodations for teams visiting Gusau.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinators
• Contributing to the continuity of relations/networking with key stakeholder, international NGO, local actors (key line ministries, security services at Gusau level) and updating state contacts and correspondence to ensure information sources accuracy and its availability on regular basis.
• Organizing advocacy contacts and appointments for the Project Coordinator.
• Facilitate processes of state MOU renewal /organize meeting with ministry representatives
• Involvement of road clearance from Gusua to Sokoto.
• Contribute to the Humanitarian and Medical surveillance of Gusau LGA and Zamfara state by Extention ( Alert displacement and Medical follow-up and documentation ).

Requirements (Qualifications)
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
Education:

• University education essential. Medical or Management related studies desirable.

Experience:

• Essential previous experience of at least one year in related relevant positions, in MSF or other NGOs.

Languages:

• Mission and local language essential.

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies:

• Results, Teamwork, Flexibility, Commitment, Service and Stress Management.

Gross Salary
N443,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
5th April, 2023. (5:00 PM)

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
After filling out the form, submit your CV, Cover letter and necessary credentials only to: zamfara-jobs@oca.msf.org with "PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• No Transportation and Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Only candidates based in Gusau, Zamfara state would be considered.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.

Job Title: Infection Prevention And Control (IPC) Supervisor

Location: Kano

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with each service activity manager, maintaining and supporting the day-to-day implementation by the facility supervisor of the standard precautions in health structures in all departments including sterilization, laundry, and kitchen, and providing technical supervision, training and support to the staff on IPC related issues using existing tools such as audits, checklist, surveillance.
• Implementing and monitoring adherence to additional precautions for air, droplet and contact transmissible diseases when indicated. Based on a given patient-diagnosis, evaluating the need, and supporting the implementation, if needed, for additional precautions in collaboration with the medical team and act accordingly
• Supporting in the implementations planned, the correct ‘clean and dirty flows’ inside the health facility.
• Ensuring that environmental standards and administrative measures in the facility are respected (bed spacing, number of handwashing stations etc.) and together with the Hospital Facilities Manager and WHS Supervisor, that the essential requirements are available in the health structures
• Guaranteeing compliance to aseptic care techniques and to the correct use of antiseptics, disinfectants, and detergents, through trainings and audits.
• Checking the consumption and the quality of IPC materials and equipment, including cleaning materials and equipment, PPE, etc.
• As member of the Infection Control Committee, participating actively in the lively and pro-active tenue of the meeting, supporting the development, and following up the Infection Control Action Plan.
• Supervising the team under his/her responsibility and participating in the associated HR processes (e.g. recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, coaching, development and communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Reporting any irregularities to NAM or IPC managers or PMR and producing reports with information recommendations for the monthly medical reporting
• Note: IPC standard precautions include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers, and patients. IPC essential requirements include water supply, solid waste and wastewater treatment/disposal, latrines and shower facilities, dead bodies management, vector control and medical waste management.
• Transmission-based Precautions (TBP): are the second level of basic infection control and are to be used in addition to standard precautions for patients who may be infected or colonized with certain infectious agents for which additional precautions are needed to prevent infection transmission (contact, droplet, airborne).
• Provide technical supervisor and support to field team and MoH focal point, assist technical evaluation, potential detection, coaching, development, and communication, to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Ensure monitoring of IPC indicators in each facility and develop improvement action plan with regards to identified gaps.
• As member of the Infection Control Committee, participating in and supporting the development and following up the Infection Control Action Plan
• Facilitate infection Control Committee in facility and mentoring MoH focal point to empower him/her to take lead in the near future after MSF hand over the project.
• Participate/support each department, the development and following up the Infection Control Action Plan.
• Participate in project EPREP team in responding to emergencies.
• Curry out any other responsibility assigned by the line manager.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, Qualifications CV, Licence and any other document and with their contact details to: msf.waca.recruitment.kano@gmail.com using "Infection Prevention And Control (IPC) Supervisor" as the subject of the email.
And
Click here to fill application form

Job Title: Medical Doctor (Zamfara Secondary Health Care Project)

Location: Anka, Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibilities of the Position

• Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions.

Accountabilities

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits , consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
• Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
• Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
• Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.

MSF Section / Context-Specific Accountabilities

• The Medical Doctor under MTL leadership is overall responsible for medical care provided to all patients accessing the pediatric ward of Anka General Hospital from the screening tent to the ward through triage and Emergency room and OPD locations(IDP Camp and ATFC). He is leading patient care in close collaboration with Nurses, Clinical Assistants, Hygiene agents, lab technicians to ensure patient safety.

General:

• Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
• Informs patient and/or his/her family about the illness, treatment provided, the evolution and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking if they understood.
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized patients, through daily visits and decide to discharge or transfer to other departments/facilities – in collaboration with other doctors.
• Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
• Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control.
• Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Ensure absolute confidentiality of medical data and patients’ information.
• Responsible for patient safety and apply patient centred care
• Correct use of MSF properties.
• Carry out duty in the assigned ward by the line manager
• Present at the duty station in due time (8:00am)

Patient Care Management:

• Knows, undestands and complies with admisson and discharged criteria available in the ER and strict aherence to it.
• Strict adherence to admission process, this includes the correct use of the admission file(pink for non-SAM and Yellow for SAM patients) respecting all steps of patient examination and initial Management.
• Writes clearly complains and take meaningful history of the current sickness ,Physical examination, Lab investigation, initial diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Apply actively ETAT principle to identify and treat urgently patients at higher risk and ask for support whenever needed.
• Carry out daily ward round in the assigned ward, update diagnosis according to new findings and adapt the treatment plan. Deep and detailed patient examination after thourough review of documentation from the previous colleague.
• Discharge patients who meet the discharge criteria
• Proactively Identify patients who need referral to another referral hospital, prepare the referral sheet ,inform the caretaker then your linemanager to organize the movement.

Drug Management:

• Correct use of the prescription for all oral drugs at discharge including bednet for all new admission
• Participate in the Monthly consumption Analysis
• Rational use of Antibiotics

Data Collection and Reporting:

• Fills the epi front page for all exits
• Fills the inpatient Mortality sheet immediately after patient death.
• Actively prepare and participate in the Mortality review case.
• Writes Medical Incident Report whenever it occurs and report to the linemanager

Medical Leadership

• The Medical Doctor is leading the overall patient care, he should therefore be a very good communicator and a team player, guided by Medical Ethic, MSF principle and Values, respectful and respecting all (Para)Medical colleagues. Lead by example, with respect, integrity, humanity, accountability and empowerment.
• Efficient and professional communication with Nurses, Clinical Assistants, Nutrition Assistant and Hygiene Agent.
• Efficient and respectful communication with patients and their caretakers
• Fully responsible of the patient care and outcome.

Requirements (Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge)
To apply for this role applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: University Degree in Medicine (MBBS) / Tropical Medicine
• Experience: 2 year experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work. Desirable in tropical medicine, or post-registration experience in Public Health, obs and gynae, paediatrics, A, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS/STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery.
• Languages: Mission language essential. Local language desirable.
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel)
• Competencies: People Management, Commitment, Flexibility, Results and Teamwork.

Gross Salary
N533,815 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2023. (5:00 PM)

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
After filling out the form, submit your CV, Cover Letter, Licenses and necessary credentials only to: zamfara-jobs@oca.msf.org with "Medical Doctor" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization
• No Transportation and Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Job Title: Administration / Finance and HR Assistant

Location: Cross River

Job Description
Accountabilities / Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):

• Execute administrative and legal related tasks, under supervision of the HR and finance coordinator checking payroll calculations and updating personal files in order to ensure accuracy, compliance and on time payments,
• Prepare employment contracts in conformity with legal requirements including specific amendments when necessary in order to ensure local labour and fiscal law compliance, Make all administrative information available to the staff.
• Enter data into the HR database and personal files and keep them up-to-date in order to facilitate HR processes management,
• Update Social Security Tax office employee files in order to meet legal requirements and duties; Draw up monthly pay slips for all staff, editing and updating the necessary data, in order to ensure the punctuality and accuracy of staff payroll. Draw up the final pay slip and employment certificate at the end of a contract in order to meet legal requirements,
• Implement cash management procedures in order to ensure the highest control and security, and ensure cash availability; Assist the HR and finance coordinator in the monthly treasury planning in order to ensure the coverage of daily needs, advances on salaries, payroll, etc.
• Process the payment to suppliers and keep strict on all documentation involved, informing the Field Administrator of any sort of disparity. Carry out all accounting tasks and activities in order to ensure strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
• Carry out all accounting tasks and activities in order to ensure strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation. And file the accounting documents and enter the accounting entries in the accounting software.

Required Skills and Conditions

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business and Administration or related degree
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of in relevant jobs. Desirable to have experience with MSF or other NGOs.
• Languages: English required additional local languages desirable.
• Computer Literacy: Excel and Word required. Proven ability to learn finance & HR systems.

Remuneration
According to the MSF salary scale and 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Qualifications, any other important document, and a Cover Letter with contact details to: msf.waca.recruitment.crossriver@gmail.com using "Administration Assistant / Finance and HR - Calabar" as the subject of the email.
And
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Community Engagement Manager

Job Code: MM01130
Location: Shinkafi, Zamfara
Level: 10
Contract Period: 6 months (With possibility of extension)
Contract: 208 working hours per month

Main Purpose

• Understanding that community and patient engagement should be embedded in all MSF activities as part of a People Centered Approach (PCA), and in close collaboration with the Field Coordinator and PMR, the Community Engagement Manager will help achieve the following objectives among others: establish regular participatory dialogue with key stakeholders (different segments of the community, patients, staff, MoH) to involve the in the definition of problems and identification of potential solutions as an ongoing process and an approach (not just part of initial assessment), design and deliver contextually adapted health promotion and health education that supports communities and patients’ agency; demonstrates respect for the local culture and that responds to the project’s objectives and priorities as well as the community’s critical needs.
• Lastly, ensure timely analysis and communication to coordination team (PM, PMR, Log, Admin/HR Manager) of detected changes/concerns or requests from patients/groups/community which may lead to an adaptation of strategy and improvement of services.

Job Description

• Co-Defining (updating) the Community Engagement and Health Promotion strategy
• Ensures cohesiveness between CEHP strategy and key project components (e.g., crisis monitoring, security management, medical packages/activities (curative and preventative), WASH, protection.
• Involve the community in the identification of priorities, the definition of problems and the identification of potential solutions (participatory assessment and/or problem solving), ensuring that the perspectives/interests of the various segments of the population are considered.
• Implement a system of data collection (quantitative and qualitative) and knowledge management that draws from different categories of information and that is received through a variety of channels (formal and informal).
• Detect risks/safety concerns (for the population and for MSF) and changes in relation to critical needs
• Identify existing protective factors, positive practices, strengths/coping mechanisms and resilience.
• Identify and address barriers of access of all segments of the community to MSF services (in terms of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, various vulnerabilities, etc.
• Further the understanding of community dynamics, health seeking behaviour, cultural practices, demographic, and geographic specificities, and how the crisis is impacting the population.
• Ensure the cultural adaptation and the local relevance of the MSF response (based on the understanding of local beliefs and practices around health, wellbeing, birth, death and dying, violence, identification of strengths and coping mechanisms, improved tracking of the evolution of perceived needs and priorities).
• Develop culturally adapted HP/HE materials according to project needs and operational priorities.
• Design participatory methodologies to deliver key messages adapted to audience (consider age, gender, literacy level, consider locally used methodologies for transferring knowledge (oral, through stories, theatre, songs…) finding balance between creativity, innovation and local preferences.
• Ensure pre-testing of activities, methodologies, and tools to ensure adequacy, relevance, and cultural adaptation.
• Contribution to strategic design, monitoring/evaluation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Regular training/coaching of MSF teams (and where relevant also MoH staff) on community/patient engagement to integrate the PCA approach transversally in all positions (the curiosity, the empathy, the listening, the accountability, etc.
• Plan, implement and help coordinating Community Engagement activities in the Project areas of Zamfara State.The CEHP Manager to ensure an understanding and proper implementation of community engagement and Health promotion strategy by CEHP Team(IEC Officers,CEHP Supervisors and CHWs).
• Provde Support to the Outreach component of the two projects (Shinkafi and Zurmi). Including the participation in developing strategies for community based activities, support to the Decentralized Models of care (DMC) as well as the PHCCs.
• Liaising closely with the PMR,CEHP Advisor, medical coordination and the outreach teams to improve the follow up of patients lost to follow up (defaulters) within the community.
• Plan and execute continuous training for the CEHP team,development plans for CEHP Supervisor and keep proper record of the topics covered in both projects.
• Monitor population movements within the project areas and share the information promptly with the Fieldco.
• Engagement with Local NGO ( Mapping ,analysis of activities and background ) for possible collaboration to complement MSF activities
• Support Project CMT on adapting and innovate for humanitarian response strategy tailord to the context particularities.

Requirements
Education:

• Desirable: Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Social Science or related field.

Experience:

• Essential: Minimum of 2 years experience in community engagement, health promotion, project coordination or research. Experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Essential: Experience with MSF or other International NGOs in Developing countries, experience working in an international environment

Language:

• Mission language essential, local language, desirable.

Knowledge:

• Essential: Computer literacy (Word, Excel and Internet).

Gross Monthly Salary
According to MSF National Salary Scale.

Application Closing Date
2nd April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: MSF encourages Women and People with Disabilities to apply.

Job Title: Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Job Code: MD01501
Location: Zamfara
Level: 9
Contract Period: 6 months (With possibility of extension)
Contract: 208 working hours per month

Main Purpose

• Implement Gynaecological and Obstetrician procedures, performing any other prior treatment required, during or immediately after a woman has given birth in order to improve women’s reproductive health and to reduce pregnancy, delivery and neonatology risks.
• This will be done in accordance with MSF policies, protocols and universal hygiene standards and in multidisciplinary collaboration with other medical doctors and midwife services.

Job Description

• Supervise the maintenance and running of the gynecological equipment and drug consumption, preparing new orders when required and ensuring its rational use as well as that pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and available. This will be done in cooperation with the pharmacist and logistic staff, the management.
• Provide on-job and class regular training for medical doctors and midwifes on the management of obsobstetricd gynecological conditions.
• Perform obs. Gyne-related surgeries such C/S, hysterectomy and any other needed operation according to the indication and patients’ need.
• Actively participate in the estimation of medical supplies and materials needed for the SRH department in the project.
• Provide health care related to gynecology and obstetrics to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure the implementation of MSF clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols related to gynecology and obstetrics in order to minimize clinical risk and to extend best reproductive practices.
• In collaboration with other medical colleagues, carry out the collection of quantitative gynecological data and ensure exhaustive use of management tools in order to improve gynecological results and to share knowledge among other field specialists.

Requirements
Education:

• Desirable: MBBS, with specialization in O&G

Experience:

• Essential: Minimum of 2 years cognate experience in O&G
• Essential: Experience with MSF or other International NGOs in Developing countries, experience working in an international environment.

Gross Monthly Salary
According to MSF National Salary Scale.

Application Closing Date
2nd April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: MSF encourages Women and People with Disabilities to apply.

Job Title: Deputy Finance Coordinator

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Coordinator through delegated tasks and responsibilities according to the instructions of the Financial Coordinator and MSF protocols in order to improve the Financial Management in the mission.

General Accountabilities

• Is an active member of the Country Management Team (CMT), contributing to the mission’s objectives definitions and missions strategic plans.
• Is responsible to produce and coordinate the mission’s annual financial budget, in the most accurate and realistic manner, together with budget holders and in coherence with the annual operational plan, to update this budget throughout the budget cycle, to ensure budget is relevant and proportionate, and to anticipate changes and challenges and plan accordingly.
• Is responsible for the collection of information on resources and for translating them into a budget in cooperation with other CMT members.
• Is responsible for monitoring expenses vs. budget on a regular basis, to analyze variances, to decide on necessary corrective actions together with CMT.
• Produces regular and adequate indicators to monitor financial health of the mission, to produce and share relevant cost analysis.
• Is responsible to provide an inventory of financial risks in the mission, suggest follow-up to manage and mitigate these risks.
• Is responsible to ensure compliance with MSF policies and guidelines, adapt to local (legal) context; design relevant local policies, procedures and tools for optimized management of the mission’s financial resources. Is responsible to provide insight on the fin/admin health of the mission (for example by performing a yearly check).
• Is responsible to execute the financial funding strategy for the mission, as defined by the HoM in collaboration with the technical referent at HQ. Is responsible for managing the funding agreements with donors, in particular:
• Is responsible to train & coach all finance staff in the mission in all aspects related to accounting, finance and budgeting, as well as make key executive staff such as coordinators, budget holders & and relevant managers aware of financial risks and the scope of their financial responsibilities.
• Is responsible to assess and mitigate the financial risks of the mission, ensure that reliable internal control systems are in place, and financial ethics is respected within the mission.
• Is responsible for supervising Services Contracts in the Mission (maintenance, rental of premises, etc.). draft & check contracts and agreements in line with the existing legal framework, propose on relevant insurance to subscribe, seek legal advice when needed.
• Is responsible to check that the administrative procedures related to taxes and payment of social security obligations are followed, and comply with established legal procedures in the country:
• Is responsible to coordinate and ensure the operation of the treasury for the smooth running of operations at all times and to maintain as much control as possible about the security risks, in particular:
• Is responsible to coordinate and supervise local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour matters as well as promote internal audits, in order to determine the legality and veracity of the accounts of MSF's mission. (Note: internal audits in OCA are prerogative of Control, and go beyond finance only, so mission level would be HoM level. This point links to the compliance to MSF policies and procedures. In this respect, it is the responsibility of the Dep. FinCo to provide insight to the fin/admin health of a mission).
• Is responsible to coordinate and oversee the monthly and annual closing of the mission accounts, making sure that the accounts correctly reflect the financial reality of the mission.
• Is responsible to ensure proper management of balance accounts and oversee monthly preparation of a correct and complete mission balance specification.
• Is responsible together with CMT to implement a relevant organizational set-up of the mission, to ensure that all financial obligations are met, while risks mitigated.
• Ensures all Mission’s staff are briefed on the proper use of MSF resources.

Requirements (Qualifications)
Education:

• Degree in Financial Management or related studies.

Experience:

• Experience using MSF Unifield system or related ERP.
• At least 2 years senior management experience as a Deputy Finance Coordinator or equivalent position.
• 4 year experience as Finance Manager and/or Auditor.
• Experience in implementation of policies and procedures.
• Experience on staff capacity building and efficiency.
• Experience on planning, organizing and delegating tasks, follow-up and feedback.
• Willing to take more responsibilities.

Languages:

• Mission language essential.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge on use of Unifield accounting software.

Competencies:

• Strategic Vision, Planning & Organising, Teamwork and Cooperation, Leadership, People Management & Development, Stress Management, Results and Quality Orientation, Analytical Thinking.

Technical Skills:

• Money and Cash Management,  Funding Management, Planning and Budget Management, Financial Management & Control, Excel, Accounting & Reporting, Policy & Procedures (develop & Implement), Supervise financial administration, Training & Coaching , Communication, Analytical Skills, Vouching

Gross Salary
N800,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2023 (5:00PM)

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
After filling out the form, submit your Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to: nigeria-jobs@oca.msf.org with "FINCO DEP" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• NO Transportation and/or allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Any documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma, recommendations letters) will not be returned by MSF-OCA.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization

Job title: Nurse

Location: Anka, Zamfara
Job Type: Indefinite
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Objective and Responsibility of the Position

• Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population and following MSF values and principles.

Accountabilities

• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following 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 hygiene standards in their working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
• Organising 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.
• Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and being aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
• Ensuring patients are correctly received and installed and those lacking autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurses, 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 sterilised and recuperating it from sterilisation
• 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 or deterioration
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (filling in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed.
• 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 take of medicines and material at every team changeover, ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, etc.)
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under their supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures

MSF Section / Context-Specific Accountabilities
The following specific accountabilities are relevant to all nursing environments (inpatient, outpatient, therapeutic feeding program, IPD etc):

• Ensure the working environment is well organised with correct supplies and equipment available (for outreach activities, ensure this is packed into the car in advance of departure)
• Observe IPC procedures: follow the five moments of Hand Hygiene and appropriate glove use; clean and disinfects materials after each patient use; ensure the contaminated waste (including needles and other sharps) is separated and managed according to waste segregation protocols.
• Ensuring medical and nutritional care is appropriately delivered to the patients according to MSF protocols.
• Ensure all invasive procedures are completed following aseptic techniques.
• Ensures all patients have anthropometric measurements completed, and if appropriate, ensure the patient is registered for a therapeutic feeding program.
• Collection and updating patient admission and exit numbers in the working area every shift.
• Orientate patients and caretakers to the hospital environment, including delivering health education, information about the patient’s condition, and discharge teaching.
• Identify children who are eligible for vaccination and refer them as appropriate
• Ensure medication is stored and administered correctly according to guidelines (open vial policy, cold chain, Nursing Guideline etc).
• Monitors and records the consumption of medical materials, drugs and supplies and prepares the daily order in collaboration with the nursing team supervisor.
• Ensure the resuscitation kit is prepared with all necessary stock
• Ensures no material is taken out of nursing areas without prior authorisation
• Reports any problematic situations and problems to the nursing team supervisor.
• Participate in all pieces of training delivered to the department and make an ongoing effort to maintain and update medical knowledge and skills.
• Be flexible to cover the other nursing departments as the project's needs require.
• Collaborate tactfully and professionally in the team environment with nurses, doctors, patients, caretakers, and all other team members.
• If supporting patient referral outside Anka, monitor the patient's condition throughout the transportation, then hand over all information to the referral nurse. Also, ensure to prepare equipment before departure and return it at the end of the referral.

The following specific accountabilities are relevant to the therapeutic feeding program:

• In outreach sites: Carry out children consultations by undertaking a complete clinical examination looking for associated pathologies, and arranging appropriate prescriptions according to MSF protocols (including referral for admission or emergency management).
• Ensure all TFC children undergo appetite testing according to protocol, and all TFC-specific paperwork and forms are used and completed correctly
• Provide required vaccinations

Requirements (Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge)
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

Education:

• Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma and valid practicing license
• Desirable Bachelor in Science of Nursing

Experience:

• Previous clinical experience
• Desirable 2 years of previous clinical experience in MSF or other NGO

Languages:

• Fluent in English (verbal/ written) and Hausa (verbal) is a must

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles and Stress Management

Gross Salary
NGN 269,000.00 / Month

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2023; 5:00 PM

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And submit their CV, Cover Letter, Licenses and necessary credentials only to: zamfara-jobs@oca.msf.org using "Nurse" only as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• No Transportation and Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.

Job Title: Specialized Technician

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Accountabilities / Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list)

• Performing autonomously, all necessary complex / advanced installations, maintenance and repairs (i.e. requiring special qualifications/training), according to the supervisor’s instructions and executes any needed tests after any repair or maintenance. Including the following functions:
  • Qualified Electrician
  • Qualified Mechanic
  • Biomed Technician
• Making suggestions regarding any repair or maintenance work needed in MSF electrical installations, equipment and assisting logistics department for any relative work needed.
• Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, avoiding any shortage.
• Responsible for the equipment and tools, including extinguishers, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
• Keeping working area clean and tidy.
• Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to logistical maintenance are always completed. Preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.
• Immediately informing the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins
• Working in collaboration with other specialised technicians and workers, if necessary, or managing a small team of workers.
• Providing the logistics manager with a monthly report addressing at a minimum, the progression of activities, the difficulties encountered and the plan of action for the following months.
• In the case of a breakdown, making a diagnosis, informing the line manager and after approval carrying out any complex / advanced repairs needed.
• Following up the validity of all documents (annual inspections, insurance or any other required documents).
• Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, and avoiding any shortage.
• Responsible for the equipment and Tools, including Radio Equipment extinguishers, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
• Keeping the workshop and its surroundings clean and tidy.
• Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to maintenance are always completed and preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.
• Carry out quarterly evaluation of external workshop in case of sub-contracting.
• Reporting: Comply monthly Mechanic report for generator clearly stating maintenance carried out within the month and action plan for coming months.
• Performing, under the support of the Logistics Manager the following:
• Monthly maintenance checks for all of MSF generators to ensure they are in perfect condition for their use.

Required Skills and Conditions

• Education: Degree in Electrical or related studies is desirable
• Experience: Must have strong electrical knowledge with a minimum of two years and 2 years of previous experience in a similar position. Having worked in MSF or other NGO’s is desirable.
• Languages: English required; additional local languages desirable.
• Computer Literacy: Excel and Word required.
• Competencies and Qualities: Commitment, Flexibility, Results and Service Oriented, Teamwork.

Remuneration

• According to the MSF salary scale and 13th month allowance, equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.

Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of all certificates and diplomas, Valid ID, Work Certificates and Cover Letter with contact details to: msf.waca.recruitment.crossriver@gmail.com using "SPECIALISED TECHNICIAN- CALABAR" as the subject of the mail.
And
Click here to apply online