Middle East Regional Infection Control and Prevention Nurse/MD

الوصف الوظيفي
MSF-OCP has recently increased the number of hospitals running in the Middle East region :

Reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation centers in Amman, Jordan and Bagdad,Iraq

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Zahle, Lebanon and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Irbid, Jordan

Traumatology and burn specialized hospitals in Aden, Yemen and Athma, Syria.

General hospitals with or without maternity in Khamir, Yemen and Qayyara, Iraq.

IPC remains a challenge for MSF and specifically in ME with the high burden of AMR.
AntiMicrobial Resistance (AMR) has been defined as a medical priority for MSF in the region and, thus, two regional positions have already been opened to work on these specific topics (stewardship medical doctor and microbiologist).
The Infection Control and Prevention (IPC) nurse position will be integrated in this regional team.
Main Objective

Improve IPC measures (including sterilization set-ups and processes) in MSF hospitals to reduce the risk of HAI by providing on site guidance to the multi disciplinary teamsWork closely with regional SW MD and microbiologist to have a holistic approach in regards to hygiene and infections
Specific Objectives
Conduct field visits and provide audit and concrete plan for improvement

Set-up transversal harmonized standards across the mission in the region

Support the implementation of multidisciplinary approach between clinicians, nurses, cleaners, laboratory, etc

Follow up the implementation of the plan by organizing support at distance if necessary

Provide on-site training and participate on the regional training session in Amman

Assess skills of IPC nurses in the fields, and propose plan to improve it if necessary

Participate in the recruitment and evaluation of IPC nurse with the field team

Collaborate with regional microbiologist and regional SW to implement an outbreak alert system and outbreak response and management

Participate / set up data collection system to follow IPC activities together with SW and microbiologist

Provide field visit reports, and participate to the monthly stewardship report

Integration in the teams
In the fields, the IPC nurse will be integrated in the mission and will report to themedco/surgco
The cells will define the priorities for the visits
Paris HQ will provide technical support

المهارات

Communication skills

FlexibilityAdaptability

Teamwork

Result Orientation

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Good reporting skills

Ability to make organizational changes smoothly

Professional skills
Strong previous experience in Infection Prevention and Control

Experience in team management and coaching/training

Position’s specificities
Fixed term contract (1 year)

Salary status according to the MSF salary grid and
your previous experience in international NGOs if any.

Position based in Jordan (20% of the working time)International Mobility ( 80%) in the
Middle East region

Monthly Perdiem

Insurances : medical health coverage,
repatriation

Paid holiday : 25 days per yearUnaccompanied position

تفاصيل الوظيفة
منطقة الوظيفة دبي, الإمارات العربية المتحدة
قطاع الشركة غير ذلك
طبيعة عمل الشركة منظمة غير ربحية
الدور الوظيفي الطب والرعاية الصحية والتمريض
نوع التوظيف دوام كامل
الراتب الشهري غير محدد
عدد الوظائف الشاغرة غير محدد
الرقم المرجعي للوظيفة JB3819684
المرشح المفضل
المستوى المهني متوسط الخبرة
عدد سنوات الخبرة الحد الأدنى: 3

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