MSI Nigeria: Career Opportunities in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare in Kano

MSI Nigeria: Career Opportunities in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare MSI Nigeria is a leading organization committed to ensuring that every individual in Nigeria has access to high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare services, empowering them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our mission is to remove barriers to healthcare by offering compassionate and non-judgmental services to all, regardless of age, gender, or background. We provide a comprehensive range of sexual and reproductive health services tailored to meet the diverse needs of the Nigerian population, including: •  Family Planning & Contraception: Offering a variety of contraceptive options to help individuals and families plan their futures. •  STI Testing & Treatment: Providing confidential screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. •  Wellness & Preventive Care: Providing regular health screenings for men and women to detect early signs of illness and promote overall well-being. •  Maternal & Child Health: Supporting women throughout their pregnancy journey and providing comprehensive postnatal care. •  Safe Abortion & Post-Abortion Care: Delivering compassionate care for women, ensuring their safety and well-being within the framework of Nigerian law. •  Men’s Health Services: Addressing reproductive and general health needs for men, promoting holistic health. •  Cervical Cancer Screening & Prevention: Offering life-saving screenings and vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer. In addition to these services, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive education and counseling, ensuring that individuals have the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Current Job Openings: MSI Nigeria is currently seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Explore the following opportunities to contribute to our mission: •  Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer (Kano): This part-time, onsite position will support the organization’s commitment to quality service delivery. •  Regional Marketing and Communications Advisor: This role will be instrumental in supporting the organization’s efforts to reach more people with essential information and services. For detailed information about these positions and to submit your application, please visit: https://careers.msichoices.org.ng/search MSI Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team in making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of communities across Nigeria.

Remote Opportunity: Data Entry Specialist – Africa-Wide

Remote Opportunity: Data Entry Specialist – Africa-Wide Seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Specialist for a remote position, open to applicants across Africa. As a Data Entry Specialist, you will be responsible for accurately inputting and managing data in a timely manner. Essential Skills: •  Exceptional typing speed (60+ WPM) and accuracy. •  Proficiency with spreadsheet software (Excel, Google Sheets) and/or database management tools. •  Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills are a must. Take the next step in your career and apply today: https://jobs.workforceafrica.com/jobs/5/data-entry-specialist-job-in-kenya-nigeria-southafrica

Join MdM as Clinician – Mobile Clinic (Roster)in Katsina

Medecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MdM operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Clinician – Mobile Clinic (Roster) Location: Katsina ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the medical doctor (team lead), the Clinician will be responsible for the following main activities in order to ensure the quality of care in the mobile clinics: Provision of free of charge curative health consultationsCollection, computerization and analysis of weekly epidemiological dataReporting and attendance to different meetings.Tasks DescriptionProvision of free of charge curative health consultations Prepare all the necessary drugs, material and equipment for mobile clinics and ensure that everything is ready before to leave MdM officeFollow the basic medical rules of hygiene when performing curative health consultationsParticipate actively in triage activities before to start curative health consultationsPerform curative consultationsTake a proper medical history including:Reason for consultationDuration of the illness or complaintsMain symptomsPast medical history and treatment.Perform a correct physical examination:Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpationSystematic checking of signs of severityExplain the treatment to the patientGive individual health education related to the patient’s diseaseDiagnose and treat the diseases according to protocols in use (i.e. clinical guidelines)Write the most important complaints, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment on the patient’s registration form.Manage emergency cases according to MdM protocols and regulationFill in the registration form for each patient, according to the diagnosis of the morbidity surveillance formCheck the immunization status for all EPI targeted children and referred the unvaccinated children to the vaccinatorInvestigate any information regarding unusual health events or diseases outbreak, provided through any sourceEnsure patient confidentiality is respected and treat all the patients with respect and dignity.Admission, weekly medical follow-up and discharge of the malnourished children in OTP program Ensure that all the 6-59 months children have been screened (MUAC, H/W and edemas)Admit new cases in OTP program according to the criteria of national nutrition protocol and give systematic treatment for SAM casesEnsure weekly follow up of SAM cases and adapt RUTF dosesDischarge cases according to the criteria of national nutrition protocolRefer complicated SAM cases to identified Stabilization CenterFill in the specific OTP formPerform the daily data collection regarding curative consultationsParticipate to the weekly computerization and analysis of the medical dataPrepare weekly activities report to submit to team leaderParticipate in a pro-active way to MdM internal meetings (medical, security)Participate to all the trainings organized by MDMCollection, computerization and analysis of weekly epidemiological dataReporting and attendance to different meetings.Others: Give suggestions to improve the functioning of MDM mobile clinicsParticipate to the loading and unloading of the vehicles and to the setting up of the mobile clinicsParticipate to weekly physical inventory of mobile clinic pharmacyBe flexible in performing his/her duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality servicesPerform other additional duties on request of the team leaderInform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem in the field.Requirements Any medical certification. Eg. Nursing, Community Health, etc.At least 1-2 years of professional experience in a clinical setting, preferably in mobile clinic operations or humanitarian healthcare services.Experience in a similar position for at least 5 years. (Essential)Ability to diagnose and treat common illnesses.Good knowledge of nutritionCapacities management medical emergenciesStrong sense of responsibility and organization skillsStrong work ethic and rigorLanguages (spoken and written): English, Hausa and Kanuri.Skills Required: Strong understanding of primary healthcare, including curative consultations, diagnosing and treating diseases based on clinical protocols, and handling emergency cases.Familiarity with screening for malnutrition (MUAC, H/W) and management of SAM cases following national protocols.Experience in collecting, computerizing, and analyzing epidemiological and medical data.Understanding of EPI (Expanded Program on Immunization) protocols and ability to refer unvaccinated children appropriately.Ability to respond effectively to disease outbreaks and unusual health events in a timely manner.Personal Skills Required: Ability to adjust to changing working hours, perform under pressure, and respond promptly to emergency situations.Strong communication abilities to explain treatments, provide health education, and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with team members, community partners, and stakeholders.Empathy and commitment to treating patients with respect and dignity while maintaining confidentiality.Ability to provide creative solutions for challenges related to the functioning of mobile clinics.Capacity to take independent actions while ensuring the quality of healthcare services provided.Method of ApplicationInterested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and cover letter in one document to: [email protected] using the position as the subject of the email. Note Because of the emergency relief nature of MDM’s work, working hours may be irregular and employees are expected to be flexible in their approach to working hours under emergency conditions.The employee shall respect Médecins du Monde – France’s schedule and Terms and Conditions of Engagement for National Staff and is expected to be available anytime to answer to an emergency situation and be flexible and available beyond normal working hours if requested.This job description can be modified according to changes in MDM activities or in the context. It can be amended at any time after mutual consultation, to fit the requirements of the programs.