Nursing Activity Manager Full Time NEW

• Planning and organizing all nursing related activities (IPD, OPD, maternity, nutrition, etc.) and participating in the definition of annual planning and update of its associated
• budget in order to efficiently maintain the continuity of the standard quality healthcare. When needed, being responsible for scheduling duty rosters, shifts and on call of
• nursing staff.
• Coordinating and supervising the implementation of the legal therapeutic protocols, procedures and standards, depending on project objectives (PPTCT, PEP, VCT, IEC, SGBV,
• MH services, etc.) and providing technical support when needed, to ensure the quality of the nursing care, confidentiality and information traceability, patient surveillance, and
• the application of the therapeutic and sterilization rules by the health care personnel.
• Supervising the nutritional activities in order to ensure that therapeutic food is provided regularly and that it complies with quality and quantity standards
• Ensuring all administrative procedures and documents (individual patient’s card and registration book, discharge paper, transfer paper, etc.) and existing data management
• tools are used correctly
• According to MSF protocols and in collaboration with the Pharmacist and Medco, supervising the distribution (according to medical prescriptions) and pharmacy activity,
• preparing new orders when required, supervising expiration terms and consumption patterns, in order to ensure that pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and
• above minimum safety point.
• In coordination with the project biomedical service supervising the appropriate use of medical devices and anticipating and communicating future needs.
• In close coordination with the Logistics Manager, supervising laboratory outputs related to nursing activities (blood test) to ensure samples are collected correctly and
• results are provided on time.
• In close coordination with the HR department, planning and supervising the associated processes (recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of
• the nursing staff of the project in order to improve staff capabilities and ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required. Training nursing staff on PTE.
• Reporting to the line manager on any relevant information linked to nursing activities and participating in monthly reports
• Note: PPTCT = Prevention Parent to Child Transmission; PEP= Post Exposure Prophylaxis; VCT = Voluntary Counselling and Testing; IEC = Information, Education and
• Communication: SGBV = Sexually Gender Based Violence; MH = Mental Health; PTE = Patient Therapeutic Education

• Healthcare
• WASH
• Referrals: referral systems to Bachuma Primary Hospital.

Operational Strategies:

1. Emergency Preparedness: Train health workers in outbreak response, develop EPREP plans, and strengthen surveillance.
2. Healthcare Delivery: Provide free OPD services, immunization support, and ensure continuous medical supplies.
3. WASH Interventions: Rehabilitate wells, improve water storage, build latrines, and train hygiene committees.
4. Capacity Building: Strengthen local health systems and community resilience for sustainable impact.

Challenges: Funding gaps, logistical constraints, and security risks. The 12-month project aims to reduce morbidity/mortality while transitioning to local authorities or NGOs post-intervention

Major tasks and responsibilities:

1. Coordination and Supervision of Nursing Care

• Activity: Plan, organize, and monitor all nursing-related activities (IPD, OPD, maternity, nutrition, etc.) in supported health facilities.
• Key Tasks:
  • Ensure adherence to MSF protocols for patient care, sterilization, and therapeutic procedures.
  • Supervise nutritional activities to meet quality standards (e.g., therapeutic food distribution).
  • Monitor administrative procedures (patient records, discharge papers) and data management tools.

2. Emergency Preparedness and Outbreak Response

• Activity: Strengthen capacity for disease surveillance and epidemic response.
• Key Tasks:
  • Train health workers on case definitions and management of epidemic-prone diseases (e.g., malaria, measles).
  • Develop and implement EPREP strategies for rapid mobilization during outbreaks.
  • Coordinate with logistics to ensure stockpiles of essential medicines and supplies.

3. Pharmacy and Medical Supply Management

• Activity: Oversee pharmacy operations and medical device use.
• Key Tasks:
  • Supervise drug distribution, expiration tracking, and stock replenishment to avoid shortages.
  • Collaborate with biomedical staff to maintain medical equipment (e.g., microscopes, solar-powered lab devices).
  • Prepare emergency orders for outbreak responses (e.g., antimalarials, vaccines).

4. Staff Training and Capacity Building

• Activity: Mentor and train nursing staff to improve service quality.
• Key Tasks:
  • Conduct Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE) sessions for local health workers.
  • Organize certified training in emergency response (e.g., HEAT, IPC, cold chain management).
  • Support career progression of national staff (e.g., 12 staff mentored to coordination roles).

5. Infection Prevention Control (IPC)

• Activity: Ensure hygiene standards in health facilities and communities.
• Key Tasks:
  • Train hygiene committees and community groups on disease prevention (e.g., cholera, scabies).
  • Monitor IPC compliance to reduce nosocomial infections (e.g., 38% reduction target).