Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. Médecins Sans Frontiéres provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. www.msf.org
The following vacancy is open to all residents of Nigeria.
Contract Period: Indefinite
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring safe and correct administration of the vaccination according to the specific vaccine requirements according to the EPI schedule
- Following the universal guidelines for management of vaccines (cold chain, administration), reporting any anomaly, checking all vaccine vials (content, label, expiry date) before each session and disposing correctly of sharps after use
Observing any immediate adverse reactions and, if required, providing first aid, e.g. anaphylactic shock
- Informing about possible side effects and the date of return for the next dose. May be required to give health education to the vaccinated/ caretakers on an individual basis.
- Recording the given vaccination details in the registration book and other reporting/follow up tools such as tally sheet and report for EPI/MoH (Form 1)
- Providing the vaccinated/caretaker with the completed vaccination card
- Reporting on consumption and, in absence ofa storekeeper, ordering regularly to prevent any ruptures in stock
Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: Diploma in Community Health or other Health science essential. Vaccination training desirable
Experience: Minimum I-year experience with MSF / other INGO/NGO or Private institution.
- Languages: English essential. Local language (Hausa, Kanuri) desirable.
- Knowledge: Basic computer literacy skills essential.
- Competencies: Results and Quality Orientated, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.
MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit their application, including cover letter, resume and copy of relevant certificates. Through email at: [email protected]
Hardcopy: Nilefa Keji MSF -B Hospital, Maiduguri CV Box
Subject: “Application for the Post of Vaccinator”
Deadline: 10th December 2021
Please note only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportu •ty* thank all potential candidates for their application.
