🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – 10 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.) Nursing Team Supervisor (IPD)
2.) Supply Activity Officer
3.) Purchasing Officer
4.) Medical Doctor (IPD / ITFC)
5.) Finance and Human Resource Assistant
6.) WATSAN Supervisor
7.) Supply Activity Supervisor
8.) Cashier
9.) Health Promoter Supervisor
10.) Mental Health Supervisor

Job Title: Nursing Team Supervisor (IPD)

Location: Gummi Emergency Nutrition Response, Zamfara
Employment Type: Definite contract (6 months with the possibility of extension)

Main objective and responsibility

• Plan, organize, and evaluate the activities concerning his/her field of action (IPD department - isolation and paediatric ward) and the team associated, according to MSF values, policies and protocols and universal health standards, in or-der to warrant the quality and continuity of the health care and the development of the plan of action.

Accountabilities

• Carry out the functions and tasks associated to his/her specialty, i.e. perform as a nurse, whenever required or needed, in order to optimize the resources, contributing with his/her knowledge and experience.
• Implement all the protocols and hygiene procedures, and supervise his/her team follow the same standards, in order to warrant the quality of the care and service in his/her specialty.
• Organize and coordinate the activities of his/her team (week’s schedule, annual leave, absences, etc.), evaluate their performance and define and ensure the needs for training of staff, in order to ensure the coverage of the human resources needs and maintain high standards of quality.
• Carry out and/or supervise the medicines and medical equipment management (drugs orders, follow-up of the stock, storage conditions, inventories, follow-up of expired drugs and their destruction, drugs consumption, bio-medical equipment maintenance, etc.) in his/her department, in order to satisfy the needs of material with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Carry out and/or supervise the sterilization activities and ensure infection control measures are in place and followed.
• Carry-out and/or coordinate administrative (exit-paper, transfer-paper, etc.), information and data collection (patient files, forms, statistics, etc.) tasks, and elaborate regular reporting, in order to have updated and reliable information about the day-to-day activity in the project, output/ outcome and support decision-taking.
• Give feedback/ reports to Nursing Activity Manager and to Medical Referent when needed.

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MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities
Under the NAM Leadership the IPD Nursing Team supervisor is directly supervising and overseeing all the IPD Nursing Activities, this in-cludes isolation and general paediatric wards. The NTS does not directly have financial responsibilities, Daily workers needs and their payment or any other payment process), all these are NAM/IPD responsibilities:

General:

• Under NAM/IPD leadership and in close cooperation, NTS is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the isolation and general paediatric wards of Gummi general hospital. Under leadership of the line manager and in close collabo-ration, the nursing team supervisor is responsible for the quality nursing care through mentorship, on Job supervi-sion/trainings.
• Prepares, provides and ensure all necessary stationaries and all related paper work are available in the inpatient de-partments (Registers, nursing notes, prescription, lab request forms) and among other, many forms needed.
• Together with Watsan and IPC supervisor ensures IPC measures fully implemented in all departments (isolation, pae-diatric wards): Cleanliness, hand washing points, hand sanitizers etc.
• Ensures clean water is available for patient and staff.
• Together with the HP supervisor, ensure health message delivered on the waiting areas and addressing Health issues in line with main morbidities in the Health Facility.
• Ensures good patient flow to allow reducing waiting time and unnecessary steps, the NTS should, Under the NAM leadership organize the departments to maximize efficient use of resources.
• The NTS is technically supporting the team on the ground while major administrative tasks (daily worker request and signature on payment sheet for all incentive staff) go to the NAM who is the main manager.

Nursing Care:

• Implement all MSF protocols, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that guide the day-to-day activities.
• Ensure care to the Patient (admissions, patient care consultation and drug provision) are timely administered, to avoid delays.
• Ensure quality dressing following the wound care protocol
• Ensure complementary requests by the doctor, correctly applied in the desired period.
• Put in place and maintain hygiene rules and universal precautions to staff involved inpatient care.
• Ensure Medical staff under him/her know the PEP protocol (what to do in case of accidental exposure).
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting accurately done on patient’s folders, stock and all inventory registers.
• Ensure the handing over report effectively carried out, with all duty staff informed of up-to-date changes on patient management.
• Ensure and Plan the provision of quality, safe, confidential nursing care with involvement of the caretakers, to all patients, in strict adherence to medical ethics , msf principal and values
• Make sure Nurses Take vital signs and score the PEWs regularly and frequently, depending on patient’s condition and take action when detect any danger signs
• Ensure the Provision of medical and nutritional care as prescribed, with proper documentation on nursing notes, charts, prescription sheets, while involving and explaining to the care takers, in accordance to MSF protocols
• Organize working environment, with correct supplies and equipment available
• Check all the oxygen concentrators at the beginning of each shift, reporting mulfunction,and usage according to BIO MED guidelines
• Support nursing team to Identify children who are eligible for vaccination and refer as appropriate
• Observe and follow the 5 moments of Hand Hygiene and appropriate glove use, plus safe waste disposal (used sy-ringes, needles, organic) as per IPC guidelines.
• Ensure the Cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces of trays/trolleys /equipment, materials before caring out procedures.
• Ensure open vials policy is restrict followed in her/his working department.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Implement all data collection paper work in collaboration with the Epid- Department and the Nursing Activity Manager.
• Checking that data collection forms are available and filled correctly (registers, forms, tally sheets, referral sheets and morbidity forms, etc.)
• Compiling daily, weekly and monthly statistics for the IPD activities and submit to epid-department and NAM-respectively, as at when expected.
• Draft the Monthly Medical Report for the activities she/he is supervising and submit to the Line manager.
• Give feedback to the nursing team, regarding progress in line with project-desired indicators, and discuss other possi-ble measures for improvement.

Pharmacy Management / Accountability:

• The NTS is overall responsible for the drugs and Medical items stored in the IPD department, therefor she/he should ensure there is enough stock to run the wards, ensure good consumption tracking and submission to the central pharmacy with due respect to timing and ordering procedures.
• Leads and deeply involved in the weekly inventories, double check consumptions and justify discrepancies.
• Adheres to the project supply system and reinforce its implementation; Prepare Medical orders for the activity according to stock and consumption, submit to the line manager for further process.
• Analyse consumption pattern and link them with morbidities, gives feedback to the team and provide necessary information to the pharmacy supervisor in order to adjust quantity of medical item to the need.
• Check emergency boxes in the wards and ensure items used timely replaced.
• Ensure rational use of drugs and strict adherence to protocols.
• Ensure daily consumption is recorded, prescription well filled, stored and taken to the Hospital pharmacy.
• Checks medical prescriptions carried out (treatment administration, surveillance of medical parameters, etc.)
• Supervises, in cooperation with the pharmacy supervisor, the management of the pharmacy, ensuring reception and storage of orders, preparing new orders when required, supervising expiration items and consumption patterns, in order to ensure, a rationale use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and above minimum safety point.

HR Management and development:

• As a direct supervisor of the nursing team , the NTS has the duty to Know job descriptions of all staff working in the IPD department (nurses, CHEW, etc.) and checking that each individual knows and understands his/her own job and work accordingly. The nursing team supervisor can identify the need of daily workers; follows on daily basis the work of incentivized staff and report to the NAM IPD the main responsible. The NAM makes all signatures of the departments.
• Leads staff under his/her supervision toward MSF objectives, promote medical ethics and patient safety.
• Draft Rosters timely of all personnel under his/her supervision and submitting to his/her line manager for perusal.
• Identify training needs and organizes sessions within his/her team or within the general framework of personnel development.
• Draft objectives of each staff member under her/his supervision and conduct job appraisals of all staff in close collaboration with the line manager.
• Participates in the orientation of new personnel.
• Organizes regular team meetings to encourage the exchange of information and maintain efficient communication within the team.
• Keeps the team dynamic and promote good working atmosphere.
• Participe to mortality analysis and collect of medical incidents to report to the Focal point (MAM)
• Reports to the line manager (NAM) any work related problem/ incident identified within the team.
• Organize and conduct regular in service/on the job training for the nursing staff and CHEWS.
• NTS should attend to patient when the occasion arises as well as covering staff absence when decided by the line manager.

Others:

• Checking that all information is passed on during transfers/referral to the IPD or other health structures in order to ensure the continuity of health care. Implement the referral system between ATFC and ITFC in close collaboration with the line manager and hospital relevant supervisor.
• Participating in supervisors’ meetings to facilitate the exchange of information and “inter-phase” collaborations.
• Ensure respectful relationship and communication with the care givers/patients all the team members.
• Carry out other relevant/delegated duties as may be required or assigned by his/her supervisor.

Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• Education: Degree in Nursing (Essential)
• Experience: Essential 2 years of previous experience Having worked in MSF or other NGO has and in developing countries is desirable.
• Languages: Essential mission language. Desirable local language (Hausa)
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).

Competencies:

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

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2023 (5:00pm).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit their CV, Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary Credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to: gummi-jobs@oca.msf.org using "NURSING TEAM SUPERVISOR" 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.
• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
• 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.

Job Title: Supply Activity Officer

Location: Gummi Emergency Nutrition Response, Zamfara
Employment Type: Definite contract (6 months with the possibility of extension)

Main Objective and Responsibility

• Performing the day to day implementation of supply procedures and ensuring efficient administrative processes for one or more areas of the supply programmes (Order Processing, Transport and Customs, Procurement, etc.) at coordination or project level according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the optimal running of the mission.

Accountabilities

• Performing the day to day activities ensuring an efficient running of the administration processes of the supply activities following the supply procedures according to MSF standards and protocols. The activities can include one or more of the following areas:
• Order Processing: Performing the day to day order processing activities in a particular supply office (coordination or project level)
  • Purchasing: Performing the day to day purchasing activities in a particular supply office (coordination or project level)
  • Transport and Customs: Performing the day to day procedures and administrative processes for the clearance and transportation of goods in a particular supply office (coordination or project level) ensuring an efficient shipment of goods
  • Performing and coordinating administrative procedures related to his/her supply activity(ies), verifying the compliance to MSF procedures, standards and protocols
• Ensuring that all necessary tools and management procedures are followed to avoid stock ruptures, losses and excess stocks in the mission
• Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity(ies) and as specified in his/her job description.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Carry out data entry activities into UNIFIELD system, registering all orders, deliveries and data concerning stocks according to established procedures, and produce the appropriate, updated documents for the supply team in order to support decision making processes.
• Perform data entry of all ordering information into UNIFIELD program and create appropriate documents for ordering and receptions, ensuring that all data entered has been approved according to authorization table and MSF policy. Ensure that appropriate documentation has been received and ensuring that all data entry processes occur in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensures all data collected and entered to databases is consistently accurate and complete.
• Perform the workflows, outgoing and ingoing, of all the related logistics documents.
• Verify correct authorization of orders and receptions in UNIFIELD.
• Report any anomalies in the database to the supervisor immediately
• Files documents according to MSF standards (Log Admin Kit).
• Ensures no unauthorized people have access to the database
• Discusses work progress with the supervisor on a daily basis, reporting to the rest of the supply team at the weekly team meeting.
• Perform routine checks of the database to ensure consistency.
• Assists the supervisor to identify any items at risk of rupturing or expiring – referring to UNIFIELD database.

Reporting Duties

• Identify, in close relation with the supervisor and the Supplier and according to UNIFIELD database, potential stock risks (expiring, security level stock).
• Produce UNIFIELD reports on stock level, average expiring terms and availability.
• Compare with the supervisor the logical stock inventory with real stock levels on a monthly basis and justify any gap.
• Enter data and create worksheets to assist in the International Orders
• Provide weekly and monthly format sheets for consumption and stock reports of all locations.
• Report immediately to the supervisor of any discrepancy found in data system.
• Report the pipeline and the ordered material received or outstanding items.
• The position is based in Gummi LGA where MSF conducted a mass malnutrition screening in June 2022 and found that rates of malnutrition were well above emergency thresholds. As a result the project has begun to establish an emergency intervention which includes blanket supplementary feeding, in-patient and ambulatory therapeutic feeding centres, and malaria test and treat units, and community health education activities throughout the Gummi LGA.
• The project is still in the start-up phase and thus the position requires flexibility to work outside of traditional working hours and days.

Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• Education: University Degree essential; Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement desirable
• Experience: 2 years in MSF Logistics Department, previous experience in supply chain activities related jobs
• Languages: Essential mission language. Desirable local language
• Knowledge: Computer literacy.

Competencies:

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

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2023 (5:00pm).

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

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• 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.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
• 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.

Job Title: Purchasing Officer

Location: Gummi, Zamfara
Employment Type: Definite contract (6 months with the possibility of extension)

Main objective and responsibility

• Performing the day to day purchasing activities in a particular supply office (coordination or project level) according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the mission/ project

Accountabilities

• Performing on a day to day basis the purchasing activities of a supply office, analyzing market sources and competitive pricing conditions among different suppliers in order to ensure an ongoing supply of goods, following the procurement procedures and according to MSF standards and protocols. Including the following activities:
• Constantly assessing the local market, seeking products and suppliers that offer the best value for money and negotiating prices in order to guarantee the best quality and pricing for MSF goods and commodities. Regularly upda-ting the supplier-item-price data on the supply office and informing the Supply (Activity) Officer / Logistics Supervisor of all information or modifications to the data i.e. price, address, items available
• At the request of the line manager, obtaining different quotations from suppliers according to the MSF Purchasing policy and placing purchase orders to pre-selected suppliers with whom prices have been agreed.
• Requesting invoices or receipts, without delay, for all purchases, checking they are correctly filled and translating information written in local language before approval.
• Managing the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchases: completing purchase orders, checking delivery notes (against orders), managing advances issued by the Finance Department, etc. Updating information on purchase lists after purchases are made
• Assisting in reception control process with the storekeeper
• Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description.

MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities

• Carries out the purchases of a supply office on the basis of purchase documents issued by the line manager and manages the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchasing.
• Constantly assess the local market, seeks products and suppliers that offer the best value for money, negotiates prices.
• At the request of the line manager, obtains different quotations from suppliers according to the MSF Purchasing policy
• Place purchase orders to pre-selected suppliers with whom prices have been agreed.
• Request invoices or receipts, without delay, for all purchases, check they are correctly filled and translate information written in local language before aproval.
• Regularly updates the supplier on item, price, data on the supply office
• Manage the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchases: complete purchase orders, check delivery notes (against orders), etc.
• Manages the advances issued by the Finance Department.
• Assists in reception control process with the storekeeper and storekeeper assistant.
• Update information on purchase lists after purchases are made.
• Informs the Logistics Manager of all information or modifications to the “item-supplier” data: price, address, items available.

Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• Education: University Degree essential; Diploma in Supply Chain, Purchasing desirable
• Experience: At least 2 years' experience in supply chain related jobs
• Languages: Mission language essential, Hausa language desirable
• Knowledge: Computer literacy.

Competencies:

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

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2023 (5:00pm).

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

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• 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.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
• 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.

Job Title: Medical Doctor (IPD / ITFC)

Location: Gummi Emergency Nutrition Response Project, Zamfara
Employment Type: Definite contract (6 months with the possibility of extension)

Main objective and responsibility

• Provide medical care to inpatient and/or outpatient 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, requesting lab tests, 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 use of 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

• Make the medical visits of the service / Medical consultations.
• Participate in medical meetings and all Mortality reviews.
• Regularly analyses patient files : find out mistake made and correct with feedback, ensure treatment prescribed is correctly executed
• Correctly fills in forms such as laboratory request, blood transfusion, treatment form, etc.
• Always give feedback to the requester and the progress of the work to the line manager.
• Communicate the information to the appropriate person.
• Plan his weekly activities and submit it to the supervisor.
• Adhere to defined tasks as outlined in weekly/monthly activities.
• Apply knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat patients.
• Objectively manage specific treatments: oxygen therapy - adrenaline treatments - use of the nebulizer - control saturation and react to their fluctuation.
• Apply MSF protocols / Use knowledge, skills and MSF protocols to diagnose and treat patients in consultation and wards.
• Make follow-up visits to patients and adjust management according to the protocols and the patient's current clinical conditions or the results of laboratory examinations.
• Keep a close eye on what other members of the medical team are doing;
• Apply objectively, knowledge and skills in the management of patients.
• Discuss with colleagues the challenges/errors discovered regarding the activities in each care unit of IPD (triage, HDU, ITFC, Isolation, General Paediatric).
• Prepare and ensure presentation for all the team on specific topics to maintain capacity team
• Contribute, through his behaviour and his advice/advice, to maintaining a calm working atmosphere and teamwork
• Identify challenges related to daily activities.
• Provide clear explanations of the illness and provide initial psychological support to patients and/or caregivers in need.
• Report medical incidents.
• Establish a link with the psychosocial and mental health team, etc.

Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• Education: Medical Doctor Degree. Desirable Diploma in Tropical Medicine.
• Experience: 2 year experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work (can be within medical training). Desirable in tropical medicine, Paediatric IPD, Severe acute malnutrition management or post-registration experience in Public Health, OB/GYN, paediatrics, 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.

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2023 (5:00pm).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit their CV, Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary Credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to: gummi-jobs@oca.msf.org using “MEDICAL DOCTOR” 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.
• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
• 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.

Job Title: Finance and Human Resource Assistant

Location: Katsina
Start Date: For the Peak Pool
Contract: 208 working hours per month and flexibility is required

Background

• MSF has been active in Katsina since February 2021 after carrying an exploratory mission that end up with an opening of the project under the Emergency-Cell.
• Currently, MSF is running an ITFC (Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre) in Katsina in the Kofar Sauri PHCC and Turai Yar'Adua Hospital and 8 ATFC (Ambulatory Therapeutic Feeding Centre) including four in Jibia LGA (Magama, Daddara, Gubi Magaria, Riko, Mashi, Majigiri and Sonkaya) and one in Katsina City (Kofar Marusa).

Main Purpose

• Perform administrative tasks and follow up on accounting management, respecting the instructions of the Administration Manager and MSF procedures, in order to ensure compliance with laws and maintain strict control over monetary resources.

Job Description

• Perform administrative and legal tasks under the supervision of the Administration Manager, verify the calculation of salaries and update personnel files to ensure correct, compliant and timely payments.
• Implement financial management procedures, to ensure optimal control and security and to ensure the availability of funds.
• Prepare employment contracts in accordance with legal requirements, including when necessary, specific modifications, in order to ensure compliance with local labor and tax laws.
• Enter data into the HR database and personal files, keep them up to date in order to facilitate the management of HR procedures.
• Update employee social security and tax records to meet regulatory requirements and obligations.
• Develop monthly payslips for all staff, edit and update data as necessary to ensure timeliness and accuracy of staff salaries.
• Develop the latest payslip and work certificates at the end of the contract in order to meet regulatory requirements while defending the interests of MSF.
• Follow up on expiring rental contracts and notify the Administration Manager in time to arrange a renewal or to find another alternative.
• Assist the Administration Manager with monthly budget forecasts and planning in order to be able to ensure the settlement of daily needs, salary advances, salaries, etc.
• Process payments to suppliers and maintain strict control over all required documents, reporting any discrepancies to the Administration Manager.
• Perform all accounting tasks and activities, to ensure strict control over all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
• Make all administrative information accessible to all staff (assignments, meetings, etc.)
• File and prepare all accounting items required by the Finance Manager.
• Classify the accounting files and enter the accounting elements into the accounting software (Unifield), with the support of the Administration Manager and / or the Accounting Manager (ACMA).
• Assist the Administration Manager with the translation of documents into the local language. Assist the Administration Manager in meetings on request.
• Stock follow-up for office and guest house supplies, by carrying out monthly request and inventory with use of stock cards
• Supervise closely the cleaners and cooks
• Share with HR Manager frequent HR report on contract status of national staff; end of probation notification, end of contract notification, leave balances, etc
• Preparing briefing agenda for staff arriving the project, both Expats and National staff
• Preparing Per diem for staff
• Assist the HR manager in the recruitment process when required
• Assist the Finance Manager in the finance monthly closing.
• Performing any other task, specific to his/her area of specialty, as defined in his/her job description and according to the line manager.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Preferably a Degree related to Accounting, Business or Management

Experience:

• Prior work experience of at least 4 years in relevant professions.

Languages:

• Essential, local language commandment desirable, mission working language (English)

Knowledge:

• Computer literacy (Word, Excel and Internet)

Competencies:

• People Management, Commitment, Flexibility, Results, Teamwork

Remuneration
According to MSF France salary grid.

Application Closing Date
11th May, 2023; 1:00PM

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applications should be submitted on or before the closing date.
• Only successful applicants will be called for next steps.
• No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the MSF recruitment process.
• MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring a candidate having benefitted from any such acts. All illicit demands may be pursued through the judicial system.
• MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any Nigerian citizen to apply irrespective of race, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation

Job Title: WATSAN Supervisor

Location: Gummi, Zamfara
Employment Type: Contract
Job Type: Definite contract (6 months with the Possibility of Extension)

Main Objective and Responsibility of the Position

• Supporting the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (Watsan) Manager in the implementation and supervision of Watsan activities, including tools and materials employed according to MSF standards and protocols, in order to improve health and living conditions of the target population

Accountabilities

• Ensuring the day-to-day implementation and administration of assigned Watsan activities at project level, including but not limited to, water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, vector control, and dead bodies manage-ment
• Ensuring that the MSF procedures and protocols are followed by the Watsan teams to guarantee the operational quality of the project;
• Ensuring the maintenance and repair of technical equipment in the project to guarantee an adequate running of Watsan activities;
• Ensuring the distribution of the materials and tools used in water treatment, hygiene and sanitation (e.g. physical organization and inventory of stocks, receiving and processing orders for water, sanitation and hygiene material, check that the amounts received are recorded, and check monthly consumptions, etc.);
• Supporting the Watsan Manager in ensuring an appropriate emergency preparedness and response capacity (physical verification of stocks, contacts, transport means, staff training). Ensuring appropriate assistance to the project response team and if required, participating in emergency activities or exploratory visits
• Supporting the Watsan Manager in the team planning (e.g. staff rosters and admin, HR processes, etc.) and in-forming and involving the Watsan Manager in case of any major management or technical issue, and providing all required reporting
• Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, tasks definition and in-ternal and external communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity
• Participating in data collection and reporting as required.

MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities

• Management of technical WatSan components in the hospital, guesthouse warehouse and support for ITFC; specifically with a focus on sanitation, water supply, hygiene and vector control. Participates in elaborating WatSan strategies and response plans including resources in collaboration with the medical and logistical teams.
• Provides support to the logistical and medical teams in identification, implementation and monitoring of the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation activities in and outside health structures according to the protocols of MSF (e.g. essential Water and Sanitation requirements).
• Collaborating with Ministry of Health to ensure the hospital facility and departments and compound are clean at all times using MSF protocols. This includes support for the ITFC.
• Ordering and management of WatSan materials according to need, ensuring tracking of consumption and reporting on monthly basis.
• Support the Health Promotion team in hygiene promotion activities in the health facility.
• As member of the Infection Prevention Control Committee, participating in and supporting the development and following up the Infection Prevention Control Action Plan. A particular sup-port might be required to assure that environmental control measures are defined to address in-fection control issues related to patients with highly infectious diseases.
• Data Reporting: Ensure timely data report for Health Information System, LRT, SIPCA and Monthly Report to the MTL & Mission WatSan.
• Ensure timely cleaning and maintenance of all water filter types, water storage tank/reservoirs, sanitation facilities and waste zone.
• Ensure maintainance of all functional hand washing point in the health facility. Raising awareness amongst MSF beneficiaries and training personnel on the importance of hygiene and sanitation. This includes proper waste management in the hospitals, hand washing, food hygiene, safe water chain, warning on dangerous or toxic areas etc
• The Watsan Supervisor ensures that all SOP and universal precautions are in place and followed. He/She identifies the needs for trainings and discusses those with the supervisor. In addition, she/he to supports the IPC supervisor to ensure that all IPC components are up to date in the health structures.
• The Watsan Supervisor reports to the line manager on any concerns related to water supply, hygiene and sanitation, technical equipment, support structures and suggests solutions.
• Training- He/she provide training for hospital cleaners and on-the-job support for hygiene agents.
• Collaboration: He/she collaborates with the watsan supervisor of the emergency pillar during emergency reponse

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

• Technical Degree / Diploma in Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, desirable specialization in water and sanitation or related certificate.

Experience:

• 2 years relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in technical works and organizing of multiple activities, preferably within MSF or similar work environment

Languages:

• Mission language essential, Hausa language desirable

Knowledge:

• Computer literacy

Competencies:

• Result and Quality Orientation, Team work and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2023 (5:00pm).

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

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 will be contacted.
• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• 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: Supply Activity Supervisor

Location: Makurdi, Benue
Employment Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibility

• Planning and supervising the execution of supply activities in the project for one or more areas of the supply program (Warehouse, Procurement, Transport and program.) according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the optimal functioning of the mission.

Accountabilities

• Ensuring an effective running of the supply activities in the project on a day to day basis as specified by the line manager, ensuring compliance to MSF standards, protocols and procedures. The activities can include one or more of the following areas:
  • Warehouse: Planning and supervising the execution of the Warehouse and Stock Management activities in the project or capital ensuring sufficient stock for the effective functioning of the supply activity to avoid stock ruptures, losses and excess stocks in the mission, controlling and monitoring the medical and non-medical stocks and assets and ensures that storage is carried out under optimum conditions.
  • Procurement: Planning and supervising the procurement activities in the project or capital ensuring an efficient and on-time purchasing.
  • Transport and Customs: Planning and Supervising the execution of all activities related to an efficient clearance and shipment of goods in the mission ensuring the clearing and the transport of medical and non-medical goods of the mission
  • Other supply activities
• Communicating with customers, keeping them up to date concerning their order status and prioritizing procurement and transport according to their needs
• Supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the 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 the smooth running of administration and procedures related to his/her supply activity(ies)
• Performing delegated tasks according to his/her specialty and as specified in his/her job description

MSF Section / Context-specific Accountabilities

• Lead the implementation of market assessment in the project at intervals indicated by Logistics Manager, to ensure our suppliers meet the minimum requirements for compliance.
• Communicate the status of internal requests to stakeholders on a regular basis, by sending outstanding order overviews with explanatory comments every month.
• Back-up for Purchaser when needed.
• Supervise and monitor the performance of supervisees (Purchaser, Storekeeper, etc). Ensure that they comply with MSF policies and ethical practices.
• Takes a proactive approach to safety the and security of stocks, assesses potential loopholes in hardware measures and systems, and communicates immediately to the Logistics Manager any concern in this regard.
• Maintain a mutual understanding and cooperation with the finance department and seek clarity if anything is not clear at the level of the finance department.
• 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 the manager immediately whenever compliance is not or cannot be met.

Supply Administration:

• Responsible for supply administration, maintains the bookkeeping and Unifield database in Benue project.
• Responsible for filing documents, correspondence and other paperwork relating to supply in the project.
• Carry out data entry activities into UNIFIELD system, registering all orders, deliveries and data concerning stocks according to established procedures, and produce the appropriate, updated documents for the Logistics Coordinator in order to support the decision-making processes.
• Perform data entry of all ordering information into UNIFIELD program and create appropriate documents for ordering and receptions, ensuring that all data entered are approved according to authorization table and MSF policy. Ensure that appropriate documentation has been received and ensuring that all data entry processes occur in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensures all data collected and entered to databases is consistently accurate and complete.
• Verify correct authorization of orders and receptions in UNIFIELD.
• Keeps both soft and hard versions of all supply folders, files and binders, in MSF Log/Admin Kit updated for Benue’s project.
• Responsible for the Unifield supply database, consults with the Purchaser regarding the update of suppliers’ data (addresses, prices, preferred items), and Store Keeper for update and verification of his respective stocks;
• In collaboration with Logistics Manager keep track of items regularly purchased locally and advise on creating codes in the Unifield database.
• Perform routine checks of the database to ensure consistency for Unifield data quality in low rank;
• Report any anomalies in the Unifield database to the Supply Manager immediately.

Order Processing and Local Procurement:

• Preparing and updating schedules for regular weekly and monthly internal requests for both Medical and Non-Medical (Logistics/Administration and other Non-Medical departments) and sharing it with respective departments.
• Responsible for ensuring the follow up and reception of regular Internal Requests (paper based) for the above mentioned departments.
• Responsible for processing of Internal Requests by sourcing to external suppliers and MSF stocks (Med/Log).
• Communicating on lead-time of requests and orders to the related departments and project and informing about any delays well on time.
• Prepares outgoing shipments according to MSF supply procedures, keeping the storekeeper in the loop of communication for follow up.
• Tracks all outstanding orders, goods receptions and stock replenishment functions for Benue project.
• In close collaboration with the purchaser carryout market survey for regularly purchased big scale orders (Cleaning items, Stationary)
• Prepare Purchase contracts for big scale purchases for Benue project to save time.
• Support and suggest on the right strategy of purchase for various categories of orders; mainly non-medical local purchases to Logistics Manager.

Project Stock Management:

• Carries out random stock check together with the storekeeper (Med, Log) and reports discrepancy to the Logistics Manager.
• Organize the monthly supply – medical meeting to analyze the med stock for ruptures, expiries and overstock
• Generates stock requests and communicates with the storekeeper for the delivery of the goods.
• Informs the Store Keeper and sends the reception control form, for all in-coming cargoes
• In collaboration with the Store Keeper organize cargo to coordination and other projects;
• Prepares and manages expiry report from Unifield with utilization of consumptions figures provided by Medical Team.

Human Resource Management:

• Supervise two positions i.e. Purchaser, Store Keeper (Med/Logistics).
• Support the Logistics Manager in preparation of realistic job description for the staff under his her supervision.
• Conduct regular performance evaluation of the staff under his/her supervision as per MSF standard HR procedure and submit to HR department.
• Support Logistics Manager in preparing the annual evaluation plan for him/her and the staff under his/her supervision.

Periodic Supply Reporting:

• In collaboration with Store Keeper prepare and provide monthly stock reports for medical stock (MSR/TSR/SMS/LSR/LRS) for Benue project.
• Based on forecasted consumption, communicate potential ruptures and excess stock to Logistics Manager.
• In collaboration with Storekeeper (Med/Log) carryout periodic physical count (preferably, a week before 4M, 8M & 12M) physical stock count for narrative reporting period.
• Prepare monthly supply sitrep for LRS narrative.

Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• Education: Candidates should possess an essential Technical Diploma in Supply Chain
• Experience: 1 - 2 years in MSF Logistics Department, previous experience in supply chain activities related jobs.
• Languages: Essential mission language. Desirable local language
• Competences: Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service.

Salary
N373,846 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
14th May 2023 (5:00 PM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit 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 “SUPPLY ACTIVITY SUPERVISOR” 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 will be contacted.
• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
• This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.

Job Title: Cashier

Location: Anka, Zamfara
Employment Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibility

• Performing cash transactions, verifying supporting documentation, and maintaining records according to MSF standards and local finance policies.

Accountabilities

• Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system,
• Performing daily cash counts and investigating any discrepancies
• Following-up on cash advances and ensuring they are duly settled
• Carrying out transfer requests between cash and safe box
• Checking the validity of invoices, approval signatories, and correctness of account codes
• Performing currency exchange operations when required.
• Assisting with the preparation of salary payments as required.
• Performing monthly reconciliations before closing the monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable.

MSF Section / Context-Specific Accountabilities
In close collaboration with the Finance Assistant and under his/her direct supervision,

• Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system.
• Assisting with the preparation of incentives payments
• Responsible of the Petty Safe reconciliations and valid (original and completely approved documents to ensure reliable and updated financial information.
• Ensure strict compliance with controls procedures as outlined by the financial Policy within MSF.
• Ensure all receipts meet MSF requirements (deadlines, information, signatures etc.)
• Prepare the hardcopies according to the month-end checklist, scanning and ensure proper filing and archiving of financial documentation.
• Responsible for issuing of recharge cards
• Review the projects’ bookkeeping to ensure that the supporting documentation complies with the finance policy standards
• Monitor cash advances as per the MSF financial policy
• Flexibility in undertaking assigned tasks, due to the changing nature of MSF operations.

Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

Education:

• Qualifications or a professional Diploma in Administration / Accounting.

Experience:

• Experience in Accounting (minimum 1 year).

Languages:

• Mission and local language essential.

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel).

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Service and Orientation and Cross-cultural Awareness.

Application Closing Date
12th May 2023 (5:00 PM).

Method of Application
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 “CASHIER” 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 candidates resident in Anka would be considered.
• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.

Job Title: Health Promoter Supervisor

Location: Kano

Job Description

• 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 is currently responding to Diphtheria outbreak in Kano state. The project, in collaboration with State Ministry of Health (SMoH) and hospital management, has set up a Diphtheria Treatment Centre (DTC) at Murtala Mohamed Specialist Hospital (MMSH) and contact clinics at MMSH and in the ward of Tudun Fulani. The health promotion component needs strengthening to efficiently support medical objectives.

Specific Tasks
Specific Tasks of the Health Promotion (HP) supervisor are:

• Strategy development, with emphasis on building outreach activities
• Adapt facility-based and outreach HP strategies to shifting project needs, in collaboration with the HP Activity Manager (HPAM) and medical team.
• With HPAM, orchestrate launch of outreach activities, including contact tracing, community-based case management, community mobilisation for vaccination, supporting community health workers in health education, focus groups etc.
• Support regular project staff in HP strategy development, as requested.
• Foster diphtheria literacy and linkage to care in DTC and target community
• Organise HP activities in DTC and community
• Develop and update HP tools, including posters, message guides etc.
• Capacity-building of Health Promoters
• Train health promoters on communication, community engagement, qualitative assessments, and diptheria-specific content, with support from HPAM and medical team.
• Supervise and provide on-job support to ensure high-quality HP work through sit-ins, modelling, constructive feedback (message accuracy, use of health education tools/techniques, respect to patients).
• Actor mapping and partnership-building.
• Work with HPAM to build relationships with SMoH and other actors engaged in Risk Communication and Community Engagement.
• With support of HPAM, map key actors and activities in order to identify gaps and potential efficiencies through collaborating in diphtheria HP activities.
• Support SMoH in community mobilisation activities related to vaccination campaign.
• Meet weekly with nursing technical supervisor, Matron, facility-in-charge, and other key collaborators.
• Monitoring and evaluation.
• Collect patient feedback (myths, misconceptions, risk behaviours) and adapt health education messages accordingly.
• Conduct patient-understanding/knowledge-retention assessments.
• Produce a weekly sitrep on HP activities, comprised of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Work with the HPAM to plan, conduct and implement findings from qualitative assessments in the community on diphtheria perception and vaccine decision making.
• Conduct regular debriefing with HPs and follow-up on challenges raised.
• Departmental collaboration.
• Actively participate in the Emergency team briefings.
• Sensitisation of non-medical staff on diphtheria.
• Consult on HP activities of maternal and child health, nutrition, and primary health care teams, as requested by HPAM and project leadership.
• Curry out any other responsibility assigned by the line manager.

Requirement

• Candidates should possess a minimum of HND qualification.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2023 (5PM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Qualifications any other important document, and a Cover Letter with your contact details to: msf.waca.recruitment.kano@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
And
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Mental Health Supervisor

Location: Katsina
Start Date:  ASAP

Context

• MSF has been active in Katsina since February 2021 after carrying an exploratory mission that end up with an opening of the project under the Emergency-Cell.
• Currently, MSF is running an ITFC (Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre) in Katsina in the KofarSauri PHCC and TuraiYar'Adua Hospital and 8 ATFC (Ambulatory Therapeutic Feeding Centre) including four in Jibia LGA (Magama, Daddara, GubiMagaria, Riko, Mashi, Majigiri and Sonkaya) and one in Katsina City (KofarMarusa).

Main Purpose

• Participate in the planning, supervision and coordination of mental health / pycho-social related services in the programme in accordance with MSF standards in order to provide the most appropriate mental health support for patients.

Job Description

• Participate in the planning, organization and coordination of Mental Health activities, in close collaboration with the Project Coordinator, the Mental Health Activity Manager and other medical team members, in order to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of the resources needed while maintaining high levels of quality in Mental Health MSF programs and activities.
• Coordinate activities of counseling with other relevant actors and liaise with the local counterparts on mental health matters, including referral services.
• Supervise the daily mental health activities and patient support according to MSF protocols and standards in order to provide the most appropriate support for caregivers and patients with psycho-social needs.
• Liaise with the other MSF team members of the project to include mental health of caregivers and patients.
• Supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Oversee the administrative processes associated with psychosocial functioning.
• Carrying out individual and group-counselling and develop and implement psychosocial and psychoeducation activities for caregivers in the ITFCs, ATFCs and SGBV activity.
• Providing written reports, keeping records of activities, filing and documentation and ensuring the data collection within the activity.
• Following the Code of Ethics for Mental Health Professionals and ensuring that all patient -related information is kept confidential.
• Participate in the supervision and training plan for the mental health team.
• Attend in a flexible way to other activities proposed by the line manager.
• In collaboration with the MHAM, develop SOPs for the mental health activity, including counseling, patient referral and follow-up.
• Ensure that patients’ confidentiality is upheld (where files are kept, internal and external information-sharing policy/procedure, etc.)
• Ensure that the MH team understands the proper use of the MH tools, data collection and data entry through training.
• Maintain close collaboration with the medical team to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to the treament of caregivers/patients (i.e. participating in interdisciplinary case discussions and ward rounds).
• Follow and encourage adherence to the protocols developed for the activity, including referral pathway, in order to maintain structure and smooth flow within the service.
• Accompany the mental health staff at psychoeducation/awareness sessions to ensure quality of information.
• Monitor defaulters/missed appointments and collaborate with the MHAM to implement appropriate strategies to reduce the dropout rate.
• Prepare requests for daily workers to cover gaps as needed following required HR procedure.
• Prepare the relevant invoices for payment of daily workers.
• Develop creative and impactful psychosocial and psychoeducational activities aimed to improve the mental health of caregivers/patients.
• Ensure the accuracy, quality and continuity of the mental health messaging that are disseminated to the caregivers and hospital teams.
• Participate in the creation of any materials needed to support the continuation of the psychosocial activities.
• Plan and organize group, individual and in-sesion supervision for the psychologists and counselor educators to ensure the quality of care provided to caregivers/patients.
• Monitor the caseload of the psycholgoists and counselors (maximum 7 patients per day in individual counselling) to ensure quality of care.
• Ensure that patient files are timely and appropriately updated to reflect the care provided.
• Conduct individual and group counselling for caregivers/patients following MSF’s MH protocol.
• Collaborate with the SGBV activity to provide counseling/consulation on the treament plan for survivors of sexual violence.
• Actively promote  and provide information on the availability of counselling services to caregivers as well as the hospital medical team.
• Identify patients with psychological needs and liaise with the relevant medical teams to refer them for mental health support.
• Follow-up on caregivers/patients receiving mental health support to ensure proper care is given and adherence to treatment.
• Receive calls (within working hours) for urgent mental health referrals.
• Create and conduct training(s) about mental health topics for the mental health team and hospital teams, to improve the overall knowledge and acceptance of mental health and to improve the activities from a mental health perspective.
• Update the Mental Health database with the weekly statistics prepared by the counselors and psychologists and forward to the MHAM by the end of the month to formulate the SitRep
• Performing any other task, specific to his/her area of specialty, as defined in his/her job description and according to the line manager.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Psychology

Experience:

• Essential: 2 years’ experience minimum as a Psychologist
• Desirable: previous experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries

Languages:

• Essential, local language commandment desirable, mission working language (English).

Knowledge:

• Desirable: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and internet)
• Strong communication, organizational and social skills
• Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative, creativity and flexible, stress-resistant

Competencies:

• Ethical
• Confidential
• Professional
• Empathic
• Adaptive coping skills
• Results- and quality-oriented
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Behavioural flexibility
• Stress management skills
• Communication skills
• Commitment to MSF Principles

Contract

• 208 working hours per month and flexibility is required

Remuneration

• According to MSF France salary grid

Application Closing Date
13th May, 2023 by 3:00pm.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only successful applicants will be called for next steps.
• No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the MSF recruitment process.
• MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring a candidate having benefitted from any such acts. All illicit demands may be pursued through the judicial system.
• MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any Nigerian citizen to apply irrespective of race, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation