COVID 19 Nursing Team Supervisor, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

MSF France Homabay Project is looking to fill the position of a COVID 19 Nurse Team Supervisor. The successful candidate reports to the Nursing Activity Manager.

Objective of the Position:

Plan, organize, and evaluate the activities concerning nursing and the team associated, 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.

These include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Cultivate a close collaboration with Team Lead for COVID HDU, Deputy Matron and Matron in order to achieve implementation of best practice activities, training, stock management, and HR requirements
• Supervise the overall flow of patients to COVID-19 facilities in close collaboration with the NAM/MTL
• Support teams of “regular project” regarding COVID-19 and other related activities when needed.
• Check all administrative procedures related to patients follow up are correctly filled and filed; ensure that admission and discharge guidelines are followed
• Prepare medical orders and identify nonmedical medical support needs
• Ensure an efficient pharmacy and medical equipment management
• Organize and coordinate the activities of COVID-19 teams (weekly schedule, annual leave, absences, communicate with admin department all relevant information
• Provide general support to the clinical team at the screening/triage area where needed
• In collaboration with the doctor(s), ensure that all medical COVID-19 protocols are implemented and followed
• Ensure that all diagnostic services (lab & others) are available according to MSF guidelines and good quality standards
• Supervise the data collection (MSF line list) and contribute to its interpretation
• Supervise that all IPC measures are followed according to MSF guidelines

Requirements:

Education

• Essential: Diploma in Nursing, Degree is an added advantage
• Must be registered with Nursing Council and have a valid practicing License

Experience

• Essential: at least 2 years of previous experience. Previous experience working with MSF or other NGO’s and in developing countries is desirable.
• Experience working in a COVID set up is an added advantage.

Language

Fluency in English and Kiswahili is a must

Knowledge

Computer literacy, all-round technical understanding

Competencies

Results oriented , Teamwork, Flexibility, Commitment and Stress Management