Lassa Fever: Plateau State - one killed

Plateau State government has confirmed that Lassa fever has killed one.

Lassa fever has been noticed in five local governments; Jos North, Mangu, Langtang South, Pankshin and Shendam.

NOTE:
- The host of the virus is rat and it sheds it through its urine and faeces.

- Human beings can become infected by getting exposed to the urine and faeces of the carrier animal.

- Person to person transmission occurs in crowded communities. The disease spreads fast in crowded environments, especially under poor sanitary conditions.

- Health officers can be at risk if they don’t use barrier nursing and infection control practices.”

- Lassa fever can be difficult to distinguish from other viral haemorrhagic fevers, such as the Ebola virus.

- The symptoms are usually gradual, starting from fever to general body weakness and malaise. After a few days headache, sore throat, chest pain, muscle pain, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and cough follow.

- When it becomes severe, facial swelling, bleeding through mouth, nose, ear, anus and genitals occur.

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STILL ON LASSA FEVER: Edo confirms six cases of Lassa fever

The Edo Government has confirmed six cases of Lassa fever in the state.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Aihanuwa Eregie,said the cases were confirmed at the Institute of Lassa Fever Research and Control, Irrua Specialist Hospital, Edo.

“Among the six cases, one is from Plateau while the remaining five cases are from Edo.

“Among the five cases from Edo, four are from Estako West local government area while the remaining case is from Uhumwonde area of the state,” she said.

Lassa fever is a haemorrhagic viral disease caused by Lassa virus which is transmitted from rats, of the family called Mastomys, to humans.

“The symptoms of the disease include severe illness with fever and at least one of the following signs: bloody stool, vomiting blood or unexplained bleeding from the gums, nose, vagina, skin or eyes.

Lassa Fever Update

Still on the Lassa Fever outbreak in some states in Nigeria, the Health Ministry has  Confirmed 35 Dead in 76 Cases  with a Case Fatality Rate of 46 per cent.

Healthcare workers seeing a patient suspected to have Lassa Fever should immediately contact the epidemiologist in the State Ministry of Health or call the Federal Ministry of Health using the following numbers: 08093810105,08163215251, 08031571667 and 08135050005."

LASSA ALERT

Nurse Anaesthestist

December 4th, 2015
MSFF NGI 16 - Jahun
Admin' Office

RECRUITMENT NOTICE
The French Section of Médecins Sans Frontières is recruiting for its project in Jahun:
Nurse Anaesthetist

CONTEXT
Médecins, Sans frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Anesthetic care in Operation Theatre and recovery room, resuscitations acts in the hospital, and assistance of Medical Anesthetist as needed.
• Pro-operative assessment.
• fluent in spoken and written English and Hausa (preferably)
• flexibility in tasks and working hours,

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CONDITIONS
• A diploma in anesthesia is a must
• Knowledge of acute trauma management
• Communication skills with people from broadly diverse backgrounds
• Compassionate, flexible and committed personality

SKILLS WISHED.:
Self-directed, strong critical thinking skills, a good listener. non-judgmental, strong clinical skills, able to adapt in already running program

WORK LOCATION
Jahun MSF Bose and General Hospital, Jigawa State (Nigeria).

CONTRACT
208 working hours per month and roster flexibility required.

TO APPLY
Submit your CV, copies of diplomas. qualifications and a cover letter with contact details to the MSF Admin' Office in Jahun ("Application Box" at the Watchmen Desk).

Applications can be submitted in person or by email to:
msff-abuja-recruitment@paris.msf.org

Deadline for the submission of applications: 18th December 2015.

Please make sure to submit your application on or before this date.

NB: only successful applicants will be called for Interview.

Nurse for the Operating Theatre

December 4th, 2015

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES

RECRUITMENT NOTICE
The French Section of Médecins Sans Frontières is recruiting for its project in Jahun.

A Nurse for the Operating Theatre (OT)
OPEN TO QUALIFIED NURSES

CONTEXT
Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

•Provide best possible care before, during and after surgery in the OT in accordance with MSF protocols;
•Adherence to MSF hygiene protocol
•Prepare the OT, manage equipment and instruments, and assist the scrub nurse and the surgeon.
•Observe and respect the MSF Charter and adhere to work schedule as per roster and on-call requirements;
•Treat the patient with respect, providing good quality care and ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
•Proper documentation, reporting and handover to receiving medical providers.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CONDITIONS

•Nigerian Registered Nursing Qualification with minimum of 1 year of active clinical experience since graduation;
•Strong work ethic, commitment to humanitarian objectives and patient care;
•Motivation, flexibility and capacity to work as a team;
•Fluent in spoken and written English and Hausa.

WORK LOCATION

Jahun Hospital, Jigawa State (Nigeria).

CONTRACT

Unlimited contract duration starting as soon as possible. Flexibility required.

TO APPLY

Submit your CV, copies of nursing qualifications and a cover letter with contact details to the MSF Administration Office in Jahun ("Application Box" at the Watchmen Desk).

Applications can be submitted in person or by email to:
msff-abuja-recruitment@paris.msf.org

Deadline for the submission of applications: 18th December, 2015.

Please make sure to submit your application by this date.

NB: only successful applicants will be called for interview.