Fresh Jobs at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Description
Data Collection, Treatment and Analysis:

• Monthly supervise the data collection (in / out, consumption) of bases and Health Centres and their data entry
• Ensure delivery of drugs and supplies to various sites/ facilities and appropriate use of the management document (inventory records, delivery notes, computer tools etc.)
• Ensure first aid kits/pep kits are refilled
• Be able to provide at any given time reliable information on stock, consumption, use of medicines and health products for each project

Supply Management of Bases Health Facilities:

• Collaborate with the supply chain department to ensure the good delivery and receipt of goods and the quality control of drugs received
• Inform logistics and medical services in the event of non-compliance
• Participate in the preparation, distribution, planning, transport and delivery from central stock to bases
• Inform in advance and work with logistics department for the organization of transport of drugs to bases

Stocks Management:

• Participate in the monthly physical inventory and conduct random checking. In case of discrepancies between physical inventory and theoretical stock, investigate and inform the Mission Pharmacist
• Ensure a proper storage (especially conditions of temperature, humidity, light and safety), order (storage, classification, labelling) and secure (key access) according to the PUI Pharmacy procedures
• Ensure that storage conditions are in line with national legislation, in particular for narcotic and psychoactive drugs
• Monitor stock management of the bases pharmacies and health facilities (in collaboration with project managers)
• Ensure the understanding and application of pharmaceutical storage procedures and tools used at the base level and health facilities supported
• Supervise the stock management of particular pharmacies (vehicles, first aid kits, etc..).
• Inform the Mission Pharmacist in case of irrational consumption
• Ensure that expired or damaged items are properly collected from the bases and put in quarantine
• Participate in the preparation of donations / loans / exchanges with the Mission Pharmacist

Capacity Building and Training:

• Participate in the training and technical support to the Base Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Assistants, and the staff in charge of pharmacies at PHCC and ORPs: stock management, rational use, substitution, analysis of consumption of health facilities
• Train all staff working in the pharmacy aspect on rational use of drugs and proper Pharmaceutical waste management
• Strengthen the capacity of health facilities teams, so that they can assume their duties independently and can be critical in terms of consumption

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Responsibilities and Tasks

Medical Functions:

• Carry out daily ward rounds in the morning and evening with SC nurses and ensure patients are visited as appropriately. Fill the notes on patient cards after the ward rounds or any other patient examination or procedures
• Supervise the daily clinical management of SC patients and follow the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM with the medical complications
• Monitor and ensure patients are receiving comprehensive health checks, regular checking of vital signs and frequent medicines and feeding administration according to the protocols
• Undertake emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary
• Liaise with SC Nurses regularly (at least every 3 - 4 hours) to check on patient progress, or more frequently if the need arises and respond to calls from the ward relating to patient care
• Ensure regular procedure like taking blood samples, providing IV medications and other necessary procedures are done timely with if required him/her carries as necessary
• Ensure timely preparation, provision and monitoring of feeding for the patients admitted in the SC
• Facilitate and perform decisions on admission and referrals to/from the SCs properly
• Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community are treated respectfully at all times

Team Management:

• Ensure that all the SC team is familiar with and respect all the PUI Internal rules and regulations
• Plan and maintain work plan, schedules and rotations for the SC team
• Provide capacity building and training to the Nutrition team in collaboration with the Nutrition PM.
• Provide regular mentoring and on-the-job training for the staffs in the SC ward including SC Nurses, SC Nurse Assistant and staffs in the pediatric ward involved in the treatment of SAM with complication patients
• Plan, organize and follow up the weekly and monthly implementation chart, after being endorsed by the Nutrition PM.
• Plan and maintain working schedules / rotations for the SC team

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Ensure proper organization and functioning of the Stabilization Center in compliance with the goals defined in the project proposals
• Ensure that the SC team are following up proper implementation protocols and applying them according to international and national recommendations and guidelines through monitoring and technical assistance
• Monitor day to day activities of the Stabilization Center
• Ensure the collection, compilation and analysis of quality data and product the required reports for the SC activities including weekly and monthly reports.
• Report the progress and any problem in timely manner

Logistical and Administrative Support:

• In coordination with the Nutrition PM, Logistics Department and Base Pharmacist, ensure appropriate supply plan on weekly basis principle, for the stabilization centers
• Ensure the proper storage of SC medical supplies, medicines and nutrition commodities
• Supervise the use of medicines, medical supplies, and nutrition-related commodities and data tools in the SC
• Provide, on a monthly basis, the Nutrition PM with information necessary for the development of cash flow estimates specific to SC activities
• Support the Nutrition PM for all the necessary planning and preparations to establishing SC in Ngaranam PHC like facility set-up, staff recruitment and selection process

Internal and External Coordination and Representation:

• Network and coordinate with the relevant units with in the primary health care or other tertiary health facilities for issues that need further support for the patients
• When required, s / he represents PUI in coordination meetings and technical working groups for the relevant matters and contribute to the good relations with the project partners
• Build collaborative relations with MoH, WHO and other stakeholders to ensure a successful SC project
• Closely coordinate with the nutrition teams in the OTP and in IYCF activities as well as other staffs in the primary health care centres.

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Responsibilities

Consultation and Patients Care:

• Welcome patients to the facility
• Apply the procedures of triage and perform admissions for the new cases as per the protocol
• Ensure quality and timely identification and treatment of medical complications associated with malnutrition in liaison with the Physicians
• Give and advice on the drug regimen for the patients
• Supervise and coordinate the strict patient management in the Stabilization center and ensure the laid protocols are followed
• Participate in daily SC ward rounds with the Physicians and fill the patient cards after the round, medications and other patient examinations or procedures
• Strictly monitor and record the vital signs regularly as in the protocol and report any deviation from the normal
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts
• Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management
• Monitor therapeutic Feeds and ensure that children get 3 hourly therapeutic feeds as required
• Carry out regular procedure like taking blood samples, providing IV medications and other necessary procedures as per the physician’s prescriptions
• Facilitate a timely referral of complicated SAM cases from the OTPs to the SC and vice versa and escort patient when necessary.
• Provide all other necessary nursing care and procedures for the patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living while in the ward

Team Management and Internal Coordination:

• Provide regular mentoring and on-the-job training for the SC Nutrition Feeding Assistants
• Ensure caretakers of SC patients receive appropriate nutrition education and referred and linked to community IYCF team
• Participate actively in meetings when required

Work Environment:

• Maintain equipment’s in good condition and submit regular inventory report
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with universal standards, procedures, rules and regulations
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations

Reporting:

• Maintain registration and track the consumption of medicines, therapeutic foods and other consumables and share the report with the SC ward head physician
• Responsible for the collection, compilation and analysis of quality data and production of the required reports for the SC activities in charge
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur
• Report any difficulties or delays in the implementation of activities

Specific Code of Conduct:

• Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community are treated respectfully at all times
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all time
• Respect the rights of the patients and caretakers/attendants under his/her care.