NURSE SUPERVISOR_INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL – Libyanjobs

Job Overview

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. For more information, visit our Arabic website, http://www.msf-me.org. MSF is looking for a:

NURSE SUPERVISOR_INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Fixed Term contract (3 months renewable, starting April 2023) in Zuwara

MAIN PURPOSE

Implementing and supervising an infection control program in a project or health facility, according to MSF protocols, safety and IPC measures, in order to ensure quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

In collaboration with each service activity manager, maintaining and supporting the day to day implementation of the standard precautions in health structures in all departments including sterilization, , and providing technical supervision, training and support to the staff on IPC related issues using existing tools such as audits, checklist,
Implementing and monitoring adherence to additional precautions for air, droplet and contact transmissible diseases when Based on a given patient-diagnosis, evaluating the need and supporting the implementation, if needed, for additional precautions in collaboration with the medical team and act accordingly
Supporting in the implementations planned, the correct ‘clean and dirty flows’ inside the health facility. Ensuring that environmental standards and administrative measures in the facility are respected (bed spacing, number of handwashing stations ) and together with the Hospital Facilities Manager and WHS Supervisor, that the essential requirements are available in the health structures.
Guaranteeing compliance to aseptic care techniques and to the correct use of antiseptics, disinfectants and detergents, through trainings and audits.
Checking the consumption and the quality of IPC materials and equipment, including cleaning materials and equipment, PPE
As member of the Infection Control Committee, participating actively in the lively and pro-active tenue of the meeting, supporting the development and following up the Infection Control Action
Supervising the team under his/her responsibility and participating in the associated HR processes

REQUIREMENTS

Education	Essential: Nurse diploma / EPI Preferable with IPC background experience or diploma.
Experience	Preferable: Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs. Experience in OT, Intensive Care Unit is an asset.
Languages	Fluent in both oral and written English and Arabic.
Knowledge	Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competencies	· Results and Quality Orientation L2 · Teamwork and Cooperation L2 · Behavioural Flexibility L2 · Commitment to MSF Principles L2 · Stress Management L3

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications including CV, Cover letter and scanned copy of diploma(s) should be sent as soon as possible to:

msff-westcoast-recruitment@paris.msf.org

Deadline for receiving applications: 20^th March 2023 at 5pm

*NOTE: only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or interview.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer | All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, color, religion, gender or any other social status.

No monetary, goods or service offers, nor favoritism, will be tolerated in a recruiting process MSF reserves the right to

refuse any candidate having benefited from such acts. Any illicit solicitations can be reported to the justice system.