JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
MSF France is a non-profit international organization, belonging to the international movement of Médecins Sans Frontières
(Doctors without Borders), providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to
victims of armed conflict. MSF does so irrespective of gender, 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 claims full and
unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions. Members undertake to respect their professional code of ethics and to
maintain complete independence from all political, economic or religious powers.
MSF France operates a Pediatric Hospital in Gardnersville area of Monrovia, Liberia following the outbreak of the Ebola
epidemic in order to provide medical care to the more vulnerable. Therefore, MSF France is recruiting for the following
positions:
Position NURSE AIDE
Location MSF-France Pediatric Hospital, Gardnerville at Bardnesville Junction
Main Purpose
Assisting in the nursing activities with hospitalized patients, according to nurses and doctors
prescription, universal hygiene standards and MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order
to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients
Main
Responsibilities
• Assisting the nurse in organizing and providing care and treatments to patients, respecting at
all times, the rules of hygiene, safety, comfort, dignity, medical secret and patient
confidentiality. Giving response to nurse’s requirements in case of an emergency
• Participating in the surveillance and monitoring of the patient and reporting to the nurse any
relevant information. Compensating patients’ possible lack of autonomy by assisting and
helping them in feeding, personal hygiene, movements and general comfort
• Participating in the monitoring of nursing activities (correctly fill in patient files, etc.) and
ensuring a relevant transfer of information between duty teams. Reporting any problem
arising in the care unit, especially the loss, robbery or damage of equipment or medicines.
• Ensuring cleanliness of his/her working environment (including facilities, material, linen,
equipment, and carrying out the sorting and disposal of waste)
• Working together with the nurses, cleaners and care-takers.
• Participating actively in the hospital platform (meetings, committee,.), trainings and in the
basic health education sessions
• Participating in any other related activities as requested by the line manager
• Filling in the PEWS on a regular basis (depending on the medical prescription) and informing
the nurse in case of any change
• Transports samples destined to the laboratory and collects the results on a daily basis.
• Collects the number of specific meals and solution (adult, milk, RUTF, ORS…) needs, doing the
daily meals order and sending to the food station.
• Transport contaminated instruments/items to the sterilization unit and collects clean items on
a daily basis
Requirements
Education: Nurse-aide diploma required
Experience: Experience working on post-op ward or paediatric ward is a plus.
Languages: English
Competency:
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Stress Management
Those who interested in this position must submit:
CV, cover letter, copies of diplomas, registration, work certificates and a valid license
To MSF-France Paediatric Hospital, Gardnesville at Bardnesville Junction or
to MSF-France compound in Congo Town Back Road
by February 19th
, 2021, before 12:00 Noon.
Applications without copies of diplomas, registration or license will not be considered.
Only shortlisted will be contacted.
MSF France Administrator.
MSF-France Hospital, Gardnesville at Bardnesville Junction