IFRC recrute: Health Delegate - Infection Prevention and control Delegate - Sierra Leone

Description de l'offre : The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Organizational Context IFRC is recruiting staff to an Ebola Treatment Centre in response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. We are looking to recruit people with experience in working with infection prevention and control. A range of professionals may have the ideal skillset for the position of an IPC delegate, including nurses, paramedics, hospital technicians, water and sanitation experts, or hygiene promoters. Successful candidates will receive: • Full medical check including health briefing. • A 2-day pre-deployment course prior to the mission and a 5-day supervised on-the-job introduction upon arrival to the duty station before starting to work autonomously. • High standard personal protective equipment. • Post-assignment debrief, medical check, psychological support and support for self-monitoring. Duration of the mission is 2 months and has the formula 1W+4W+3W. 1 week for travel and training, 4 weeks for clinical work in the ETC and 3 weeks for cooling off. The cooling off period is for rest and recuperation. The IFRC follows the highest standards and rigorous protocols of infection prevention and control in its Ebola Treatment Centres, hence the risk of staff getting infected during work is very low, but it is not zero. Therefore the obligatory 3 week cooling-off period includes a regime of health checks and close contact with a staff health officer.   Job Purpose The IPC supervisor will work as part of a team of International Red Cross and Red Crescent clinicians and support staff. S/he will ensure adherence to infection prevention and control protocols and contributes to a high level of biosecurity within the ETC aiming at limiting the risks of hospital transmission of EVD. The IPC supervisor will coach, mentor and supervise both international and national staff in the ETC. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Works in the IFRC Ebola Treatment Centre and contributes to high quality of care to patients. • Plans, organises, documents and evaluates the IPC measures in the ETC. • Participates in internal or external meetings to ensure continuity and quality of the IPC work in the ETC. • Ensures consistent infection prevention and control procedures are in place, updated and followed at all times. • Evaluates and re-evaluates the IPC measures. • Works with the disinfection teams maintaining a clean hygienic environment • Ensures safe and dignified burial of the deceased. • Carries out other task within his/her area of responsibility as requested.   Education Relevant training as a nurse, paramedic, hospital technician, water and sanitation expert, hygiene promoter or other applicable area is required. Documented education in infection prevention and control is preferred. Experience Significant health care experience is a requirement Previous work with infection prevention and control would be preferred Practical work in epidemic response is a preference Resource poor hospital settings is preferred Previous humanitarian aid missions is a preference Knowledge, skills and languages All required: Works well in a multi-disciplinary team Works well under pressure Can live in basic conditions Flexible to changing needs and fluctuating workload Ability and willingness to follow strict infection prevention and control protocols. Good knowledge of barrier nursing Competencies and values   Comments There will be a continous rotation of delegates in this role. The Federation is an equal opportunity employer

Date d'expiration : 2014-12-31

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