Job Openings at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

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.) Radio Operator

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract (3 Months Definite Contract)

Main Objective and Responsibility of the Position

• Operating the VHF and HF radios, in accordance with the MSF security protocols and rules, in order to ensure quality and confidential radio communications for the operational needs of the mission.

General Accountabilities

• Operating the HF and VHF radios, avoiding using any sensitive or security related information and following the MSF security rules.
• Ensures radio frequencies (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity. Installs and programs frequencies in all type of radios when necessary
• Ensuring that messages are well copied/passed to all people concerned and records the messages on the radio log book. Responding to radio contacts from other approved organizations and forwarding it on the information via this channel.
• Making radio contacts with reference bases (capital and/or field) according to communication rules / schedules and forwards all information concerning the security of the teams to the Project/Capital Coordinator.
• Monitoring and registering any movement, of people, vehicles, helicopters, airplanes and cargo, (departure, arrival, number of passengers, route taken, standard contact points) and informs line manager of any delays.
• Supervising and monitoring the VHF radio allocation book (handsets) and registering the loan of handsets to all staff, following it up on a regular basis.
• Installing, operating and performing preventive maintenance checks on assigned equipment, checking that the equipment is working properly and immediately informing the line manager of any damage/loss/theft. Maintaining the equipment, communications room and premises in clean and tidy conditions. Maintaining and supervising HF/VHF batteries status in good maintenance conditions.
• Providing basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff.

MSF Context Specific Accountabilities

• Implement and ensure staff adhere to the proper use of vehicle booking or reservation board.
• Ensure communication via phone call, text message, email or in-person is done respectfully, and without harsh tone or body language that suggest rudeness or been bothered.
• Implementation of effective strategy, plan and organization of vehicular movements.
• Use of good sense of judgement, preference and priority in the designation of vehicles for booked movements.
• Proper update and record of every vehicular movements in the log book.
• Ensure monthly equipment functional test is properly conducted, documented and signed by line manager. This relates to ALL radio equipment, which includes Travel Phones, FIMT Phones, BGAN, Thuraya Phones, VHF and HF radio’s (Fixed, handheld and Mobile).
• Effective and real-time monitoring of vehicular movements using the online vehicle tracking platform.
• Ensure mission contact list is prepared, updated and circulated to all project, in collaboration with project radio rooms.
• Prepare, verify and circulate daily staff overview with mission responsibles. This should be done in collaboration with Project Radio operators.
• Keep an updated record of Travel phones allocated, faulty and returned by users.
• Ensure to add new arrival/visitor phone numbers into whatsapp group of respective guesthoues and update accordingly.
• Ensure to conduct comprehensive inventory of all Comms Equipment every quarter yearly.
• Ensure daily flight schedules are prepared and circulated to all responsible within the mission. This should be prepared using the movement matrix tool and verified with HR.
• Ensure passengers are brifed on what to expect when embarking on Road Trips.
• Prepare trip movement report and share via email to all responsible.
• Ensure to prepare security stipend with Finance department for Road trips.
• Ensure radio equipment are properly installed, configured, programmed, and maintained timely.
• Liaise with line Supervisor/Manager in designating drivers for vehicular movements or trips.
• Prepare schedule for quarterly maintenance of Radio equipment.
• Briefing and training of new staff in the use of Radio / Comms equipment.
• Carrying out other responsibilities as detailed by Line Supervisor /Manager.
• Perform duties observing MSF policies and in compliance with relevant SOPs of the department and immediately reporting to supervisor whenever compliance is or cannot be met.

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

• Education: Secondary school certificate (Essential)
• Experience: 1+ years of relevant work experience as Radio operator in related jobs
• Languages: Mission language (English) Essential: and local language desirable.
• Knowledge: Basic Knowledge of Mathematics, Mechanical, Electronic principles essential.
• Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation; Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.

Application Closing Date: 19th December, 2024 (4:00PM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online
And
To complete the application, send 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 using "RADIO OPERATOR" as the subject of the mail.

Notes

• 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 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.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization. Female candidates and people with disability who meets the requirement are encouraged to apply.

2.) Nursing Team Supervisor (Pool)

Job Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 
Main objective and responsibility of the position:

• Plan, organize, and evaluate the activities concerning nursing and the associated team, according to MSF values, policies and protocols and universal health standards, in order to warrant the quality and continuity of the health care and the development of the plan of action.

General Accountabilities

• Carry out the functions and tasks associated to nursing i.e. perform as a nurse or anesthetist, 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 to 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 (decentralized) pharmacy and medical equipment management (drugs orders, follow-up of the stock, storage conditions, inventories, follow-up of expired drugs and their destruction, drugs consumption, etc.)in his or her department, in order to satisfy the needs of material with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensuring that all staff using medical devices are qualified and trained. Ensuring that cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are performed according to the protocols. Reporting any malfunction to the project biomedical service.
• 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-making.
• Give feedback/ reports to medical focal point.

MSF Section / Context-Specific Accountabilities:

• The role and responsibilities of the Nursing Team Supervisor would be further expanded during the upcoming weeks considering the project activities in the selected areas and with the strategy which will be defined based on the assessments at the different health facilities.
• This position will be responsible for overseeing different vaccination team across different vaccination sites and closely for monitoring of the activities and ensuring quality service delivery. The position will closely work with the Nursing Activity Manager for MSF as well as with the Ministry of Health counterparts to ensure a strong collaboration

Key Responsibilities
Preparation and team supervision:

• In close collaboration with the Nursing Activity Manager (NAM), participates in developing the activities of the site planning and activity timetable for the nursing team.
• Participate in health facility assessments as required
• In close collaboration with the NAM, participate in developing the training plan and content for the vaccination team, provide training on key vaccination activities, including writing documents and simulation activities
• In collaboration with the MoH supervisor, lead and supervise multiple vaccination teams, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Ensure end-of-day debriefings are done by the vaccination team leads to provide updates and address any challenges or concerns.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback, ensuring every team member understands their role and performs duties according to established procedures.

Flow, vaccine management and supervision:

• Ensure a well-coordinated deployment of vaccination teams to different sites, ensuring the flow and circuit within the sites are well laid out
• Verifies that the crowd control team is complete and effective
• Estimates the medical supply needs for vaccination sites. Supports the supervision and the coaching for the management of vaccines and medical supplies in collaboration with the NAM and the team at the vaccination site
• In close collaboration with the NAM, participates in the microplanning implementation phase, site/health facility selection and organization of vaccination sites.
• Ensure good management of the cold chain in the vaccination sites
• Ensure the rigorous management of stock movements (vaccines, traceability, medical supplies, modules, kits).

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure adherence to vaccination protocols, safety standards, and infection control measures during all vaccination activities and oversees the proper organization of site and IPC measures in place: outside (and inside (flow, circuit, etc.).
• Ensure mechanisms are respected for reporting adverse effects and needle-stick injuries.
• Community Engagement:
• Work closely with the Health Promotion and Community Engagement team to ensure a strong engagement with stakeholders, including parents, caregivers, and community health workers, to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of childhood vaccination.
• Address community concerns, misconceptions, and barriers to vaccination
• Ensure vaccination teams have a respectful and welcoming attitude during vaccination activities

Reporting and Documentation:

• Ensure accurate data collection at all sites, including registration, doses administered and adverse events, in accordance with program requirements
• Participates in daily data analysis
• Maintain good communication with the nursing activity manager to update on progress, challenges, and achievements
• Participates in the final vaccination evaluation and writing the final report.

Requirements (Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge)

• Education: Nurse diploma essential.
• Experience: Essential 2 years of previous experience. Having worked in MSF or other NGO’s and in developing countries is desirable.
• Languages: Mission and local language essential.
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel, and Internet)
• Competencies:
• Results
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Stress Management

Application Closing Date: 17th December, 2024 (4:00 PM).

Click here to apply online
After filling out the form, the candidates should submit their CV, Cover letter, licenses, and necessary credentials to: sokvax-admin@oca.msf.org using "Nursing Team Supervisor (Pool) / Sokoto Mass vaccination campaign" 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.
• Only candidates living in Sokoto can apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates would 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.
• Qualified Female candidates are encouraged to apply

3.) Medical Coordinator - Support

Job Location: Abuja
Contract: 208 working hours per month
Employment type: Fixed term contract starting with 12 months / Level 9

Main Purpose

• Supporting the Medical Coordinator through delegated tasks and responsibilities including administrative tasks related to the coordination of work
• Ensuring good relationships with local and national authorities and ensuring adequate program management in the projects, according to MSF protocols, (para)medical standards, rules of hygiene and the standard precautions in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health conditions of the targeted population.

Job Description

• Monitoring, supervising, and evaluating the implementation of medical activities in the project, visiting projects according to preset schedule and participating in defining the human resources needs, materials and techniques. Assisting in the implementation of MSF protocols, (para) medical standards, the rules of hygiene and universal precautions in service.
• Assisting in the collection of information on national health policy (meetings, reports, articles, etc.), collecting and participating in the analysis of epidemiological data (meetings, reports, articles, etc.) from the projects
• Supporting and supervising the project teams and participating in the management of the medical team in the capital (recruitment, training, monitoring their work, vacation planning, assessments, etc.). Participating in briefings and debriefings of the (para) medical team members and promoting communication and active participation in the development of the project
• Applying the employee health policy and participating in the evaluation of hospital structures that can serve as reference structures for national and international staff. Participating in the medical monitoring of MSF personnel and overseeing all medical expenses associated with various consultations and hospitalizations in collaboration with the line manager.
• Ensuring medical follow up of patients (treatment, improvement) in collaboration with the medical referent of the health structure and overseeing all medical expenses associated with the patient, in collaboration with the supervisors. Organize the administrative and medical information (reports, ongoing treatments), the discharge of patients and return to their homes.
• Participating in the management of the central pharmacy, advising, and guiding the logistics team in the mission of drug stock management. Organizing the start-up, inventory, and management of operational medical library according to the classification plan
• Participating in the data collection and management from the projects as well as preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and organizing · data archiving and medical reports in the project
• Performing other duties at the request of Medco (exceptional strengthening of a field team, involvement in evaluations, etc.).

Requirements

• Education: Medical Doctor Diploma
• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience, training or experience in tropical medicine and/or public health, Field Experience and Emergency experience desirable.
• Language: Essential English and Local languages are desirable
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Competencies: People Management and Development, Commitment to MSF principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation.

Remuneration
As per MSF salary scale (National contract).

Application Closing Date: 20th December, 2024; 4:00 PM.

Click here to apply online

Note

• MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
• MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.
• Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply.