Médecins Sans Frontières Graduate Recruitment

Médecins Sans Frontières France (MSFF) is a medical humanitarian non- governmental organization (NGO), neutral and independent that offers free assistance to population in needs. The organization is working in more than 60 countries in the world and has developed programs to respond to emergencies such as diseases outbreaks (e.g. meningitis epidemic in Nigeria in 2009), man made (war torn countries) or natural disasters (e.g. response to the Haiti earthquake in 2010-Trauma care). It has also developed medical longer term programs in country with lack of access to comprehensive medical care, or to address neglected conditions and to patient having lack of access to specific care (such as HIV / TB). MSF always attempt to provide quality and free of charge care to its patients providing the necessary resources allowing achieving the established objectives. It also provides optimal working conditions for its teams including social package such as free health care. MSF-France has been in Nigeria since 1996 and has run a trauma center in Port Harcourt since 2005. Since June 2008, in close collaboration with Jigawa Ministry of Health's, MSF has been active in Jahun General Hospital with the objective of improving access to obstetric and neonatal care for women of childbearing age in order to reduce the maternal and neonatal mortality rates and increase the care in quantity and quality for women with existing fistula. For this reason, MSF is presently looking after the following position: VACANT POSITION: 1 VVF SURGEON (1 VACANT POST) LOCATION: JAHUN, JIGAWA STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR VVF SURGEON POSITION: A degree in Medicine is a must. Surgical Qualification (Fellowship in Surgery OR Ob/Gyn) is of added value Previous training in VVF repair is a must Experience in VVF repair is a must. (>1,000 individual repairs is advantageous) Person should be interested in learning and sharing both knowledge and skills. Fluent in Hausa language is an added advantage. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Running VVF clinics (diagnosis and follow up) Perform VVF repairs MIDWIVES (JAHUN, JIGAWA STATE) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MIDWIFE POSITION: Nigerian registered nurse and midwifery qualification is a must Minimum of 1 years of active clinical experience is a must Fluent in both spoken and written English language is a must Ability to communicate in Hausa is an added advantage Strong motivation, commitment, professional conduct with a sense of responsibility MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Provide quality care to all patients admitted in the obstetric ward Admission and examination of all patients to this department Provide intra-partum care Appropriate documentation of patient's status for the period spent on the ward NURSE ASSISTANTS (JAHUN, JIGAWA STATE) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NURSE ASSISTANT POSITIONS: Nigerian heath care qualification Minimum of 1 years of active clinical experience is a must Fluent in both spoken and written English and Hausa language A strong work ethic including punctuality responsibility and flexibility MAIN RESPONSIBILITES WILL INCLUDE: Provide quality care to all patients admitted in the obstetric or VVF ward Support of the Midwives of VVF Nurses in the wards daily activities Perform and record routine observations (vital signs) according to patient status Ensure the ward remains clean and hygienic in conjunction with ward cleaners MEDICAL DOCTORS – 1 VACANT POST (TEME HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT) REQUIREMENTS FOR VVF SURGEON POSITION: A degree in Medicine is a must Previous experience in emergency and Trauma is of added value Person should be interested in learning and sharing both knowledge and skills Person must have good communication skills MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: In charge of the consultations for patients (inpatient and Outpatient) In charge of all admissions of emergency in our Trauma Center PSYCHIATRIC NURSE AS NURSE COUNSELOR – 1 VACANT POST (TEME HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT) REQUIREMENTS FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSE POSITION: Registered Psychiatric Nurse with counseling experience A valid Nursing license A nurse with a university degree in psychiatrics VVS/HIV experience is an added value Excellent communication and social skills MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Counsel victims of sexual violence Medicine care to patients in trauma program Remuneration for all posts: will be discussed at the interview TO APPLY Application process for all posts: all interested applicants should send their Application (including curriculum vitae, motivation letter answering to requirements listed above, copy of diplomas and contact information including phone number) to: msff-abuja-assadum@paris.msf.org CLOSING DATE FOR ALL POSTS: 01 February 2011 at 5pm Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Search for high paid jobs here