Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural or non-natural disasters, or persons excluded from access to health care. The organization has health projects in more than 70 countries.
MSF France has had a significance presence in Kenya since 1996. In Homa Bay, MSF France supports the HBCTRH in the adult medical (in-patient and TB) wards to improve management of adults’ patients hospitalized, as well as managing chronic disease activities in 2 decentralized sites.
MSF France in Homa Bay is looking to fill the position of Renal Unit/Dialysis Support Nurse. The successful candidates report to the Nurse Activity Manager.
Main purpose of the Position:
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Do a gap analysis of nursing care in the renal unit of HBCTRH and proffer recommendations.
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Evaluate critical nursing care of HDU patients, analyze the gaps and provide recommendations for quality-of-care improvement.
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Evaluate and assess the root cause of sepsis in patients of the renal dialysis unit and put forward recommendations.
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Improve the quality of nursing care in the renal dialysis unit by capacity building the unit nurses via bedside nursing care supervision, OJTs and CMEs.
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Improve the quality of critical nursing care of HDU patients via routine bedside nursing care supervision, OJTs and CMEs.
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To capacity build the IPD nurses in proper maintenance and care of the central line of dialysis patients.
Tasks & Responsibilities include but not limited to:
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Improve the global quality of nursing care in the renal unit and HDU by ensuring safe clinical nursing care is provided following guidelines and SOPs.
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Provides technical supervisory support during daily critical nursing care for HDU patients and dialysis sessions.
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Liaise with ID doctor and AMS focal point, to evaluate and assess, the root cause of sepsis in patients of the renal dialysis unit and implement nursing management plans for central line infections.
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Collaborates with nurse supervisor and Renal unit in-charge to actively identify the renal unit and IPD nurses’ learning and development needs, and implement OJTs and CMEs to address these needs and improve nursing care for renal unit and HDU patients.
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In collaboration with the NAM and nurse supervisor, identify and capacity build an IPD nurse in renal nursing care to become renal nursing focal person.
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To capacity build the IPD nurses in proper maintenance and care of the central line of dialysis patients.
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In collaboration with the IPC supervisor, strengthen IPC measures in the Dialysis unit, ensuring hygienic standards are maintained for the dialysis machines.
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Participates in regular nursing and hospital meetings/committees where gaps in nursing care may be identified, discussed and solutions proffered.
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Provide a monthly report of renal and critical care nursing activities and plans for next month.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education
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Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma
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Desirable bachelor’s in science of nursing
Essential Experience
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2 years of previous experience as a renal or dialysis nurse with critical care background.
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Hands-on technical nursing care within the last 5 years, in an adult medical in-patient setting.
Desirable Experience
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Experience +/- additional qualification in designing and implementing a learning and development strategy (example: delivering trainings and curriculums)
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Experience in mentoring and technically supervising nursing teams
Languages
Written and spoken English language at least B2.
Competencies
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Results and Quality Orientation
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Teamwork and Cooperation
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Behavioural Flexibility
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Commitment to MSF Principles
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Stress Management
How to apply
Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF and a PIN certificate). Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter, updated Curriculum Vitae and valid license as a single file mentioning the subject line “Renal Unit/Dialysis Support Nurse – Homabay “ and email to: msff-kenyarecruitment@paris.msf.org on or before by 22nd November 2024.
The protection of your personal data is important to MSF and will be treated confidentially. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application, and selection of the most suitable candidate. MSF does not sell your personal data under any circumstances. If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, you can contact us on msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org
MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity and therefore women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
MSF does not tolerate any kind of harassment and abuse including but not limited to sexual harassment, exploitation and discrimination. MSF provides a working environment that upholds our safeguarding commitment to ensure that children and adults are protected from both deliberate and accidental harm caused by MSF staff and/or other representatives. Our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks reflects our commitment to the protection and safeguarding of our beneficiaries from abuse.
Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee.
