Watchwomen with ref. MSF-WM

Location	Mosul	Job Type	Permanent
Salary		Sector	NGO

Deadline for application: 06/10/2020

Main purpose of the job:

Carrying out surveillance and guarding activities in MSF facilities, according to MSF protocols and security rules, in order to ensure the safety and security of all mission's personnel and premises.

Accountabilities:

Surveying the MSF premise's access and guides people to reception within authorized hours. Contacts administration team for authorizing people access.
Watching MSF premises and property's perimeter fence through regular patrols. Remaining on duty until other watchman comes to do a handover, never leaving the post unattended.
Organizing traffic of vehicles within the premises and directs them in and out.
Checking that the doors and windows are locked and lights are off when people leave premises. Checking that security lights are working properly and informing line manager of any possible problems.
Keeping area within MSF premises clean and tidy (ex. empty dustbins, sweep paths, etc.) and performs general maintenance activities of the garden (ex. cut grass, maintain flower beds, prune trees if necessary, etc.).
Maintaining watchmen's torch and other lighting tools, returning used batteries and keeping the necessary supply of spare batteries. Maintaining communication equipment (radio) in working conditions and providing battery availability.
Supervising diesel/petrol tank levels and providing spare can(s) of fuel. Ensuring the correct functioning of generator and water pumps (starting, switching off, record sheet of operating hours and maintenance) as well as the correct use of extinguishers (being aware of their location.
Informing line manager of arrival of any materials before unloading and helping MSF staff carry heavy items, if necessary.
Never be forceful verbally with a patient, be a friendly presence in order to be approachable and accepted by the patients so that you can learn about how best MSF can meet their needs and the patients can feel as though their views are heard.

Specific requirements for the role:

Essential Fluency in Arabic
Desirable basic level of English
Desirable previous experience as watchwoman
Able to read and write

What we offer:

Legal contract and pay in accordance with MSF Salary Grid. The position can also be treated as Daily Worker and pay is in accordance with MSF Daily Worker salary grid.
The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organisation.
The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering and working with those most in need.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their complete application file (CV + motivation letter + ID card), Only applications with complete documentation will be considered.
By email to MSFCH-MosulEast-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org
Or in the CV box located in Mosul Nablus Hospital
Please indicate “Watchwoman East Mosul” in the e-mail title or on the envelope.
We recommend all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.
English CVs accepted
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Your application will not be returned to you at any stage of the recruitment process.

FURTHER INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
MSFCH will manage COVID-19 Intensive Care Facility in the Al Salam Teaching Hospital, Mosul, in order to support DOHN’s response to COVID-19 pandemic by providing lifesaving intensive care for COVID-19 confirmed severe cases.

ADDITIONAL INFO
As a part of the MSFCH team, you will be directly exposed to potential contact with COVID-19 patients. Therefore, all interested candidates must ensure not to have any medical pre-existing condition that would make them more vulnerable in case of contamination of the virus.

COVID 19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within close proximity of someone who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose or mouth. People with the following pre-existing medical conditions are more vulnerable to develop complications from this disease:

Age > 60 years old
Obesity and Severe Obesity – BMI >30 and ≥ 40
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease, including hypertension, coronary disease, arrhythmia, heart failure
Chronic lung disease (including asthma, COPD, TB), heavy smokers
Chronic kidney or liver disease, including Hepatitis B/C
Pregnancy
Immunosuppression/immunocompromising conditions such as:
Cancer treatment
Bone marrow or solid organ transplant
Immunodeficiencies
HIV/AIDS
Prolonged use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants

Deadline for application: 06/10/2020 Main purpose of the job:

Carrying out surveillance and guarding activities in MSF facilities, according to MSF protocols and security rules, in order to ensure the safety and security of all mission's personnel and premises.

Accountabilities:

Surveying the MSF premise's access and guides people to reception within authorized hours. Contacts administration team for authorizing people access.

Watching MSF premises and property's perimeter fence through regular patrols. Remaining on duty until other watchman comes to do a handover, never leaving the post unattended.

Organizing traffic of vehicles within the premises and directs them in and out.

Checking that the doors and windows are locked and lights are off when people leave premises. Checking that security lights are working properly and informing line manager of any possible problems.

Keeping area within MSF premises clean and tidy (ex. empty dustbins, sweep paths, etc.) and performs general maintenance activities of the garden (ex. cut grass, maintain flower beds, prune trees if necessary, etc.).

Maintaining watchmen's torch and other lighting tools, returning used batteries and keeping the necessary supply of spare batteries. Maintaining communication equipment (radio) in working conditions and providing battery availability.

Supervising diesel/petrol tank levels and providing spare can(s) of fuel. Ensuring the correct functioning of generator and water pumps (starting, switching off, record sheet of operating hours and maintenance) as well as the correct use of extinguishers (being aware of their location.

Informing line manager of arrival of any materials before unloading and helping MSF staff carry heavy items, if necessary.

Never be forceful verbally with a patient, be a friendly presence in order to be approachable and accepted by the patients so that you can learn about how best MSF can meet their needs and the patients can feel as though their views are heard.

Specific requirements for the role:

Essential Fluency in Arabic

Desirable basic level of English

Desirable previous experience as watchwoman

Able to read and write

What we offer:

Legal contract and pay in accordance with MSF Salary Grid. The position can also be treated as Daily Worker and pay is in accordance with MSF Daily Worker salary grid.

The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organisation.

The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering and working with those most in need.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their complete application file (CV + motivation letter + ID card), Only applications with complete documentation will be considered.

By email to MSFCH-MosulEast-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org

Or in the CV box located in Mosul Nablus Hospital

Please indicate “Watchwoman East Mosul” in the e-mail title or on the envelope.

We recommend all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.

English CVs accepted

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Your application will not be returned to you at any stage of the recruitment process.

FURTHER INFORMATION ACTIVITY MSFCH will manage COVID-19 Intensive Care Facility in the Al Salam Teaching Hospital, Mosul, in order to support DOHN’s response to COVID-19 pandemic by providing lifesaving intensive care for COVID-19 confirmed severe cases.

ADDITIONAL INFO As a part of the MSFCH team, you will be directly exposed to potential contact with COVID-19 patients. Therefore, all interested candidates must ensure not to have any medical pre-existing condition that would make them more vulnerable in case of contamination of the virus.

Age > 60 years old

Obesity and Severe Obesity – BMI >30 and ≥ 40

Diabetes

Cardiovascular Disease, including hypertension, coronary disease, arrhythmia, heart failure

Chronic lung disease (including asthma, COPD, TB), heavy smokers

Chronic kidney or liver disease, including Hepatitis B/C

Pregnancy

Immunosuppression/immunocompromising conditions such as:

Cancer treatment

Bone marrow or solid organ transplant

Immunodeficiencies

HIV/AIDS

Prolonged use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants

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Deadline for application: 06/10/2020

Main purpose of the job:

FURTHER INFORMATION
ACTIVITY
MSFCH will manage COVID-19 Intensive Care Facility in the Al Salam Teaching Hospital, Mosul, in order to support DOHN’s response to COVID-19 pandemic by providing lifesaving intensive care for COVID-19 confirmed severe cases.

ADDITIONAL INFO
As a part of the MSFCH team, you will be directly exposed to potential contact with COVID-19 patients. Therefore, all interested candidates must ensure not to have any medical pre-existing condition that would make them more vulnerable in case of contamination of the virus.