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MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need based in Dagahaley and Mombasa County.

Duration : 12 months fixed term contract (Starting with 3 months’ probation period)
Start Date : End of November 2024

The selected candidate will be reporting to the Medical Doctor / Medical Activity Manager. This position is only open to Kenyan nationals

Main purpose
Organizing and ensuring medical consultations to the target population providing treatment to patients within the scope of his/her medical competencies and referring them when appropriate, according to MSF protocols, procedures and the universal hygiene standards in order to guarantee quality and efficiency of the service provided.

Accountabilities
• Ensuring the implementation and standardization of MSF clinical policies, tools, and hygiene protocols in order to minimize clinical risks and to guarantee the quality of patient care management. Promoting and maintaining confidentiality regarding all patient cases and records
• Implementing diagnosis, prescription and prevention procedures that fall under the scope of his/her competencies applying medical knowledge, asking appropriate questions to patients and following protocols in force as well as using laboratory services when necessary, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the medical treatments and to refer patients when appropriate.
• Participating in the planning and supervision, in close coordination with other supervisors, the HR processes (sizing, staff shifts, recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of the team in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, improve people triage capabilities, their motivation and commitment and their active participation in teaching the targeted population on therapeutic and preventive protocols.
• Ensuring that all staff using medical devices are qualified and trained. Ensuring cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are performed according to the protocols. Reporting any malfunction to the project biomedical service.
• In cases of emergency, carrying out first aid care and treatment according to protocols in order to reduce mortality rates
• Recording in the individual patient’s card and registration books, all performed medical activities (drugs prescribed, lab results, vaccination status, epidemiological activity, doses, etc.) keeping data traceability in order to ensure patients treatment continuity.
• Participating in data collection and reporting when required
• Knowing and implementing Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE), i.e. keeping contact with all patients, providing them information regarding their health state and responding to their questions.
• Knowing and promoting the proper application of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit and Sexually Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol.
• Triaging of patients and interpreting the vital signs for intervention.
• Documenting patients’ data using the tools available: ensure patients files are well documented and locked in a cupboard to secure confidentiality.
• Taking detailed history of the patients and making a diagnosis.
• Prescribing and administering drugs where necessary.
• The Clinical Officer – Psychiatrist will give patients and their carers psychoeducation. He will advise patients on drugs side effects and what action to take if adverse effects occur.
• Participate in management of psychiatric emergencies and orientate new staffs.
• Referring patients with medical disorders to the medical team.
• Processing data for monthly sitrep
• Plan and organize for defaulter tracing.
• Ensure working environment is safe and clean.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocol.
• Attend hospital morning meetings and clinical supervision as scheduled.
• Give mental health education to patients, carers, and the community.
• Order drugs and supplies from time to time.
• Refer patients to the clinical psychologist/counsellors as need arise.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the mental health supervisor.

Requirements
Education • Essential Clinical Officer diploma
Experience • Desirable previous clinical supervision experience of at least one year and two years of relevant working experience. Work experience with MSF is beneficial.
Languages • Proficiency in English, Kiswahili. Speaking Somali is beneficial.
Knowledge • Computer literacy is desirable
Competencies • Results and quality orientation; teamwork and cooperation; behavioral flexibility; commitment to MSF principles; stress management.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application through [email protected] by November 15, 2024

Or:

In the dedicated application mailbox in the MSF Dagahaley Compound. Please mark the envelope with:

CLINICAL OFFICER – November 2024

HR Department

MSF Dagahaley refugee camp

Because of the number of applications we receive, applications not complying with all of these instructions will be deleted:

The subject heading of the email should be: CLINICAL OFFICER.

In the body of the email, you must include the following: Name, telephone number, email address, years of experience, what degree you have, and location.

  1. Please attach the following:
  2. Detailed CV, including contact information (telephone number, e-mail address, physical address)
  3. Short cover letter (max. 1/2 page)
  4. Scan of your national ID
  5. Scan of your academic qualifications

Each attachment must be named in the following manner: “CV Last name First name 2024” (for example: “CV Ahmed Mohamed 2024”, “Bachelor’s degree Johnson Mary 2024”).

We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**.**

Incomplete applications will not be considered**.** MSFCH is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee*.*** MSFCH welcomes applications from people of all sexual or gender identities and encourages women to apply.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your personal data will be treated confidentially. MSF will not use your personal data in any other way other than for purposes of recruitment.

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was founded in 1971 in France by a group of doctors and journalists in the wake of war and famine in Biafra. Their aim was to establish an independent organisation that focuses on delivering emergency medicine aid quickly, effectively and impartially.

Doctors Without Borders

Three hundred volunteers made up the organisation when it was founded: doctors, nurses and other staff, including the 13 founding doctors and journalists.

MSF was created in the belief that all people should have access to healthcare regardless of gender, race, religion, creed or political affiliation, and that people’s medical needs outweigh respect for national boundaries. MSF’s principles of action are described in our charter, which established a framework for our activities.

MSF's first missions

MSF’s first mission was to the Nicaraguan capital, Managua, in 1972, after an earthquake destroyed most of the city and killed between 10,000 and 30,000 people.

In 1974, MSF set up a relief mission to help the people of Honduras after Hurricane Fifi caused major flooding and killed thousands of people.

In 1975, MSF established its first large-scale medical programme during a refugee crisis, providing medical care for the waves of Cambodians seeking sanctuary from Pol Pot’s oppressive rule.

In these first missions, the weaknesses of MSF as a new humanitarian organisation became readily apparent: preparation was lacking, doctors were left unsupported and supply chains were tangled.

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0 USD Dagahaley CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term , 40 hours per week Médecins Sans Frontières

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need based in Dagahaley and Mombasa County.

Duration : 12 months fixed term contract (Starting with 3 months’ probation period) Start Date : End of November 2024

The selected candidate will be reporting to the Medical Doctor / Medical Activity Manager. This position is only open to Kenyan nationals

Main purpose Organizing and ensuring medical consultations to the target population providing treatment to patients within the scope of his/her medical competencies and referring them when appropriate, according to MSF protocols, procedures and the universal hygiene standards in order to guarantee quality and efficiency of the service provided.

Accountabilities • Ensuring the implementation and standardization of MSF clinical policies, tools, and hygiene protocols in order to minimize clinical risks and to guarantee the quality of patient care management. Promoting and maintaining confidentiality regarding all patient cases and records • Implementing diagnosis, prescription and prevention procedures that fall under the scope of his/her competencies applying medical knowledge, asking appropriate questions to patients and following protocols in force as well as using laboratory services when necessary, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the medical treatments and to refer patients when appropriate. • Participating in the planning and supervision, in close coordination with other supervisors, the HR processes (sizing, staff shifts, recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of the team in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, improve people triage capabilities, their motivation and commitment and their active participation in teaching the targeted population on therapeutic and preventive protocols. • Ensuring that all staff using medical devices are qualified and trained. Ensuring cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are performed according to the protocols. Reporting any malfunction to the project biomedical service. • In cases of emergency, carrying out first aid care and treatment according to protocols in order to reduce mortality rates • Recording in the individual patient’s card and registration books, all performed medical activities (drugs prescribed, lab results, vaccination status, epidemiological activity, doses, etc.) keeping data traceability in order to ensure patients treatment continuity. • Participating in data collection and reporting when required • Knowing and implementing Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE), i.e. keeping contact with all patients, providing them information regarding their health state and responding to their questions. • Knowing and promoting the proper application of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit and Sexually Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol. • Triaging of patients and interpreting the vital signs for intervention. • Documenting patients’ data using the tools available: ensure patients files are well documented and locked in a cupboard to secure confidentiality. • Taking detailed history of the patients and making a diagnosis. • Prescribing and administering drugs where necessary. • The Clinical Officer – Psychiatrist will give patients and their carers psychoeducation. He will advise patients on drugs side effects and what action to take if adverse effects occur. • Participate in management of psychiatric emergencies and orientate new staffs. • Referring patients with medical disorders to the medical team. • Processing data for monthly sitrep • Plan and organize for defaulter tracing. • Ensure working environment is safe and clean. • Follow infection prevention and control protocol. • Attend hospital morning meetings and clinical supervision as scheduled. • Give mental health education to patients, carers, and the community. • Order drugs and supplies from time to time. • Refer patients to the clinical psychologist/counsellors as need arise. • Performing any other duties as assigned by the mental health supervisor.

Requirements Education • Essential Clinical Officer diploma Experience • Desirable previous clinical supervision experience of at least one year and two years of relevant working experience. Work experience with MSF is beneficial. Languages • Proficiency in English, Kiswahili. Speaking Somali is beneficial. Knowledge • Computer literacy is desirable Competencies • Results and quality orientation; teamwork and cooperation; behavioral flexibility; commitment to MSF principles; stress management.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application through [email protected] by November 15, 2024

Or:

In the dedicated application mailbox in the MSF Dagahaley Compound. Please mark the envelope with:

CLINICAL OFFICER – November 2024

HR Department

MSF Dagahaley refugee camp

Because of the number of applications we receive, applications not complying with all of these instructions will be deleted:

The subject heading of the email should be: CLINICAL OFFICER.

In the body of the email, you must include the following: Name, telephone number, email address, years of experience, what degree you have, and location.

  1. Please attach the following:
  2. Detailed CV, including contact information (telephone number, e-mail address, physical address)
  3. Short cover letter (max. 1/2 page)
  4. Scan of your national ID
  5. Scan of your academic qualifications

Each attachment must be named in the following manner: “CV Last name First name 2024” (for example: “CV Ahmed Mohamed 2024”, “Bachelor’s degree Johnson Mary 2024”).

We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**.**

Incomplete applications will not be considered**.** MSFCH is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee*.*** MSFCH welcomes applications from people of all sexual or gender identities and encourages women to apply.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your personal data will be treated confidentially. MSF will not use your personal data in any other way other than for purposes of recruitment.

2024-11-16

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