Humanitarian organization Médecins sans frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) / Lekari bez granica is conducting a project of humanitarian medical assistance to the migrant population transiting through Serbia.
For its project in Serbia, MSF is recruiting
MEDICAL NURSE
Belgrade
Médecins sans frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims or armed conflicts, irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions.
Main Purpose of the Position
Provide nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Know, promote, implement and follow at all times the universal hygiene standards/precautions, biohazard prevention, waste management and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensure high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Cleanliness of the area of consultation and dressing areas.
Organize and carry out care and treatment according to medical prescriptions and MSF protocols or guidelines. Assist doctors and nursing colleagues during consultations and other medical procedures.
Ensure patient privacy
Respect medical confidentiality
Responsible on in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (inventories, orders and stock-movement of medicines and material
Carry-out and administrative procedures and documents
Ensure triage of patients in waiting areas or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care when necessary
Understand the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit referring to the doctor in the event of any accidental exposure.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
- Recognized nurse degree/diploma Desired Bachelor in Science of Nursing
- Eligibility for membership at the Serbian Chamber of Medical Nurses
Experience
- Essential 2 year’ experience minimum as a Nurse
- Desirable: previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries
Languages Essential:
- English
Competencies:
- Results and quality orientation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Behavioural Flexibility
- Commitment to MSF principles
- Stress management
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
- Contract on temporary and occasional work
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
- CV in English
- Copy of diploma obtained
- State exam certificate
- Recommendations from relevant previous employers (if applicable)
- Previous MSF experience desirable
- Previous NGO experience desirable
Rok za konkurisanje: 26.10.2018.
Please apply electronically.
Note that only CV in English will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association.
Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.
Lekari bez granica - Predstavništvo u Srbiji
Međunarodna humanitarna organizacija koja se bavi pružanjem pomoći populaciji u nevolji, žrtvama prirodnih katastrofa ili katastrofa koje je izazvao čovek, te žrtvama ratnih sukoba, bez ikakve rasne, verske ili političke diskriminacije. Lekari bez granica se vode principima neutralnosti i nepristrasnosti u ime univerzalne medicinske etike i prava na humanitarnu pomoć.
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