Médecins sans frontières (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases. It was founded in France in response to the Biafran War. The organization is known in most of the world by its localized name or simply as MSF; in Canada and the United States the name Doctors Without Borders is commonly used. In 2015 over 30,000, mostly local, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, logistical experts, water and sanitation engineers and administrators provided medical aid in over 70 countries. These doctors and nurses decided to volunteer their time to solve issues of world health. Private donors provide about 90% of the organization’s funding, while corporate donations provide the rest, giving MSF an annual budget of approximately US$750 million.
Duty Station: Dandora
Duration: 3 months probationary contract, extendable based on performance
Médecins Sans Frontières France Mathare Project is looking to fill the position of a Nurse Counsellor. The successful candidate reports to the Youth Clinic Manager.
Objective of the Position:
Provide counselling and nursing care according to protocols applied in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
To provide information, counselling and treatment on reproductive health, sexuality and safety to the Adolescent and youth clients as per the MSF/ MoH guidelines.
- To provide pregnancy testing and appropriate referral for care.
- To provide information on sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Counselling, Screening and Treatment
- To provide Post apportion care as per the MSF/MOH guidelines.
- To provide VCT and link to care.
Provision of a comprehensive Sexual and gender Based care for survivors as per the MSF/ MoH guidelines
- Properly receive survivors and provide initial counselling.
- Evaluate the risk of the transmission of STI, prevent and treat them.
To provide follow up sessions as per guidelines:
- To schedule patient follow up as per schedule (medical and psychosocial)
- To explore unique follow up scheduling aligned to the needs of adolescents and the youth (flexibility in time, day, mode of follow up including phone follow ups)
To participate in any other program activities as will be required
- To take part in the different program activities as required and to provide input to the relevant departments
- To participate in ongoing education sessions, CMEs and community health activities.
Education
Essential recognized Nursing Degree/Diploma
Experience
Desirable 2 years previous experience in sexual and reproductive health
Previous experience in a Youth Friendly service is a plus
Previous experience with MSF is a plus
Counselling skills /experience is a plus.
Languages
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is a must, other local languages is a plus.
Knowledge
Required good computer skills (Excel, Word) Competencies
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