WHO ARE WE ? Emergency First International is an international NGO, non-profit, apolitical and secular. Emergency First International was born from the merger between two French NGO Première Urgence and Aide Médicale Internationale. First International Emergency assists civilian victims, marginalized or excluded by the effects of natural disasters, wars and economic collapse situations. Our vocation is to defend the fundamental rights of the person, as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 man. Let’s help them do without us Our goal is to provide a comprehensive response to all the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises in the urgency to help them regain independence and dignity. Our mission: to help populations affected by humanitarian crises by giving them the ability to regain control of their destiny Currently our projects are conducted in 22 countries by dan s 2650 national staff, 145 expatriates and 63 employees at headquarters.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: OND
- Experience: 2 – 3 years
- Location: Katsina
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare, NGO/Non-Profit
Job Description
- Welcome patients to the MNHC/ SRH services in the MHC.
- Assess urgency and make sure urgent cases are seen first.
- Establish personal rapport with potential and actual patients and their relatives.
- Provide Antenatal and Postnatal care services.
- Evaluate the pregnant women for high risks pregnancy and ensure a timely referral to secondary health services.
- Provide Basic Obtsretical and Neonatal care, including assitance to urgent normal deliveries, manage obstetric emergencies.
- Identify cases needing referral and refer them in time, assessment and follow-up of new borne.
- Ensure mothers receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card…).
- Provide Family planning counseling as a routine and on request (where possible to the couple) and provide contraceptives according to the need.
- Treat sick Pregnant and Lactating Women for a illnesses selected by PUI, and for which a protocol is provided and adhere to therapeutic standards.
- Manage sexual transmitted infections according to PUI protocols.
- Identify Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and collaborate with the medcial team for treatment.
- Provide individual and group health education to patients concerning safe motherhood, care of the new born, IYCF (Infant and Young child feeding), Family Planning and general Sexual Health.
- Document collected information on health cards and other records.
- Support in various data collection.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with Universal standards, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Ensure coordination and continuity of care through verbal and written reports and coordination with MHC Team Leader/ Nurse and other MHC staff.
- Ensure operation of equipment, and report to SRH teamleader in case of damage or not functioning.
- Participate actively in meetings and trainings when required.
- Perform other relevant duties as requested by supervisors.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess OND in a relevant discipline.
- 2-3 years relevant working experience
