Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
A worldwide movement
MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation’s founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation.
Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland.
Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide.
Humanitarian action
MSF’s work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.
MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments.
MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law.
Bearing witness and speaking out
MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention.
At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests.
Quality medical care
MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases.
Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Preparation and implementation of medical training:
Conduct regular assessments & learning needs analysis to identify training gaps and skills deficiencies together the medical team, with the aim to define the learning activities to be included in the continuous professional development
In collaboration with the project’s medical team, assesses and prioritizes training needs for medical and hospital staff.
Review, complete and harmonize the training materials with the help of the IPC Manager ,PMR and the LF training team.
Design and implement comprehensive training programs for all Medical, Hygienist, WASH and the rest of the staff.
Tailor training sessions together with experts to address specific needs of the hospital, including, infection prevention, medical procedures, and patient management.
In collaboration with the training team, conduct training sessions, workshops, and simulations for medical /paramedical staff using teaching material provided by MSF applying relevant teaching methodology for adult learners
Responsible for practical training organisation, room, material, participant and attendance list
Use a variety of training methods, including classroom teaching, hands-on practice and e-learning.
Provide one-on-one mentoring bed side teaching to staff as needed to reinforce key skills and knowledge.
Ensure that training sessions are interactive, engaging, and supportive of the staff’s learning styles.
Co facilitates trainings with LF training team in the project
Regularly report on training progress, challenges, and outcomes
Use the methodology taught for practical workshops (use of clinical cases, simulation, etc.)
Use and integrate the skills acquired during external training (TOF, etc.) in training and teaching.
Facilitate sessions:
Work in collaboration with the LF training team facilitators of the project
Collaborate as closely as possible with the L&D training team at headquarters, with regular feedback on the summary of the training given with IPC Manager and PMR in copy.
Participates in the implementation of a chronogram with a training plan outside and during the peak, specifying the subject of training, the duration, the date, the number and name of the participants, and the name of the medical speaker. The training requires the participation and involvement of the medical team in the field; it is their responsibility to contribute to maintaining the quality of care.
Participates in the implementation of the training plan (e.g.: presentation of a medical topic, a case analysis, an RMM on regular basis).
Participates in the implementation of a regular practical session (e.g. simulation, workshops, video analysis, practical exercise with triage case simulation with manikin, patient-caregiver role-play).
Training follow-up:
Support the consolidation of knowledge in terms of norms, standards, guidelines and work tools
Strengthen the skills of the medical and paramedical staff by offering weekly team or individualized support such as bedside training, teaching
Offer training workshops
Participates in the implementation of training sessions, workshops to be repeated during the recruitment phases
Deliver the facilitations & simulations sessions for the learners
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback surveys, skills assessments, and observation.
Contributes to the development and implementation of a training schedule for both peak and non‑peak periods, ensuring that each session clearly outlines the training topic, duration, planned dates, and the number and names of participants
Adjust training plans based on feedback and ongoing evaluation to ensure continuous improvement
Implement, update Logbook for each participant
Mortality review:
Supports the activities of patient safety evaluation to improve quality of care to the patients in support of the, IPC Manager, NAM , MAM and the medical team.
Requirements
Education:
Registered Nurse degree specialized in Infection prevention and control or with significant work experience in IPC
Experience:
Experience in supervision or in a similar role will be considered a strong asset.
Significant experience in IPC hospital wards
Strong mastery of current IPC protocols, with the ability to apply them effectively in the field.
Previous professional experience in training or teaching is preferred, ideally in a clinical or humanitarian context.
Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs, as well as exposure to work in humanitarian settings or low resource countries, is highly desirable.
Languages:
English, Hausa
Knowledge:
Proficiency in computer tools is mandatory (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in Tembo MSF learning platform an asset
Competencies:
Strong interest in training and learning
High level of rigor and professional discipline
Results orientation and commitment to quality
Teamwork and collaboration
Flexibility and adaptability in behaviour.
Adherence to MSF principles
Stress management skills