For several weeks, the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been experiencing rapid spread, including into new health zones, in a context marked by security challenges and difficulties in accessing populations. This evolving situation is complicating detection activities, case monitoring and medical management, requiring continuous strengthening of on-the-ground response capacities.

In this context, MSF Switzerland is deploying and reinforcing its teams to contribute to surveillance, prevention and patient care activities in the affected zones.

As part of this response, we are seeking experienced nurses with humanitarian experience and with one or more specific experiences in Ebola epidemic response operations.

This opening concerns international positions. For local applications, please contact MSF offices in the DRC directly.

As Nursing Care Manager, your main responsibilities are as follows:

Supervise nursing care provided by teams to ensure good nursing practices while respecting human dignity with the aim of improving quality of care and listening to patients.

Coordinate and supervise the implementation of protocols, procedures and therapeutic standards and provide technical support as needed, so as to ensure the quality of nursing care, its confidentiality, information traceability, patient monitoring and the application of rules regarding therapeutics and sterilization by care personnel.

Manage, train and supervise nursing staff or community health care providers in activities such as recruitment, job description development, skills development, staff briefing/debriefing, their evaluation and scheduling follow-up.

Participate in and ensure proper resource management:

 - pharmacy management and procurement
 - administrative procedures, patient files, registers, data collection

Nursing degree (minimum 3 years of study)
Valid and up-to-date practice authorization
Minimum 6 months of clinical experience within the last 24 months
Minimum two years of experience as a Nurse in an NGO working in contexts similar to MSF
Experience as a Nurse in an epidemic response to Ebola virus or other hemorrhagic fever virus (experience in ETU or equivalent)
Team management experience
Fluency in French
Good teamwork spirit, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
Flexibility and stress resilience
Responsible behavior contributing to the safety and integrity of all – prevent, report and refuse any abusive behavior and/or behavior contrary to MSF values
Availability for a 6-week rotation + 3 weeks of follow-up