In Sudan, MSFCH is currently operating in Agok project in Warrap state where it is running comprehensive primary and secondary health care services.
We are looking for a midwife to be located in the Agok field project.
Location: Agok in South Sudan Start date: as soon as possible
Type of contract: Fixed (1 year- renewable)
Main Tasks:
- Represent MSF and maintain regular contact with authorities and stake holders at community level (community leaders, coordinators, social development actors, NGOs, enabling community health centres, schools, etc. .. .)
- Carry out advocacy and communication activities aimed at improving knowledge of relevant health areas.
- Perform continuous community monitoring general health status, malnutrition, epidemic diseases via community network and regular assessments
- Be proactive in identification of emergency situations
- Ensure defaulter tracing for patients of MSF via community network
- Improve referral system by CC and TBAs
- Improve and stabilize the IEC component of the project via community contacts
- Enhance understanding of community needs and local health seeking behaviour
- Responsible for the organization and implementation of trainings and workshops with target groups according to plan work on Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
- Propose, plan and carry out education, training and workshops for educators, health service users, health professionals, public authorities, community leaders and other support groups to affecting the health of the population.
- Develop workshops or lectures on project related subjects and the services offered by MSF.
- Ensure correct and constant data collect, submit the monthly report on time
- Ensure a relevant transfer of information to your direct manager
- Report immediately to the technical referent any problem arising in the service
Requirements:
- Qualified nurse with diploma/degree recognized by the government
- 2 year experience working as nurse, 1 year on community level in rural set ups
- Ability to converse in English, knowledge of Dinka language is an advantage
- Previous MSF experience is an asset
Personal qualities:
- Organized, methodical and accurate
- Able to work under strict deadlines and pressure
- Must be a good team player
- Good communication skills, ability to listen and diplomacy, cultural sensitive
- Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods
- Ability to live and work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and remote environment.
Community Network Nurse” to:
HR Manager, MSF Switzerland - South Sudan Mission,
P.O. Box
25091-00603 Nairobi.
Deadline: 30th March, 2012 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IEC/ Community Network Nurse
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