NURSE

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF – Doctors Without Borders) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 60 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters, and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of religion, creed, or political affiliation.

To support our activities in Gaza-North, we are seeking a NURSE.

Main Purpose

Providing 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

• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
• Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary
• Sending material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed .
• Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, etc.)
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for  biomedical equipment used. Fol-lowing the user manual and  protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures
  • MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

General duties:

• Performs nursing activities required for patient care, according to MSF protocols of nursing departments.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds, and other medical procedures.
• Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Keeps adequate recording of received and used supplies needed for nursing activities in her/his assigned working station.
• Participating in pharmacy management and medical equipment control and maintenance.
• Maintains a high standard of infection control to ensure the safety of staff and clients;
• Compliance with all relevant safety, quality, health, and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Performs such other duties as may be required.
• Perform triage of patients based on the protocol.
• Ensure the quality of the NCD service in collaboration with the medical doctor.

Wound Care and Dressing:

• Perform thorough assessments of patients with wounds to determine the appropriate wound care and dressing requirements.
• Administer wound care treatments following MSF protocols and guidelines.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of wound healing and make adjustments to the treatment plan as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families on proper wound care techniques for ongoing care at home.

Nutrition:

• Conduct Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) screenings to assess nutritional status, especially in pediatric patients.
• Record and interpret MUAC measurements accurately, documenting findings in patients' medical records.
• Collaborate with the medical team to ensure timely intervention for malnourished patients.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including detailed documentation of wound assessments, treatments, and outcomes.
• Complete required reports and forms in a timely manner, adhering to organizational and regulatory standards.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, surgeons, and physical therapists, psychologists, health promoter and midwifes to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.

Emergency:

• Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies within the MSF settings.
• Administer first aid and emergency care for stabilization of the patient and the referral as required.

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Education

•          Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma.

•          Desirable Bachelor in Science of Nursing.

•          Current nursing license in Palestine.

Experience

•          2 years of clinical nursing is required. Having worked in MSF is highly desirable.

•          Experience in conducting MUAC screenings/nutrition/NCD/wound care is highly desirable.

•          Experience in training others in a team setting.

Language

English is required.

Competencies

·       Good communication skills and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and clients.

·       Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

·       Adequate computer skills.

·       Self-motivated and willing to learn from others.

·       Acts in accordance with professional ethics and values.

Interested Applicants should submit the application via  the link  

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Deadline for Application : 17 ِMay 2025