Nanny

Main responsibilities

Responsible for  looking after the welfare of child(ren) of MSF employee, according to hygiene standards and security rules, strictly observing the daily regimen, which is specified by parents in written form or/and verbally.
Execute, according to hygienic standards, housekeeping, cleaning and tiding up activities in order to ensure private areas are in good condition.

What is MSF ?

Short video introduction

Médecins Sans Frontières/حدود  بلا أطباء (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people in 70 countries who are 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 and our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.

We offer basic healthcare, perform surgery, fight epidemics, rehabilitate and run hospitals and clinics, carry out vaccination campaigns, operate nutrition centers, and provide mental healthcare. Our activities include the treatment of injuries and disease, maternal care and the provision of humanitarian aid. Where necessary, we set up sanitation systems, supply safe drinking water, and distribute relief to assist survival.

Detailed accountabilities

• Carry out tasks as specified by parents;
• Create a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the children;
• Supervise the children’s activities at all times. The child should not be left alone and not to be left unattended to unauthorized people;
• Plan and prepare meals and feed the children;
• Bath and dress the children
• Place the children down for naps and bedtime;
• Perform housework related to child care, including washing the children’s clothes, cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas, and washing bottles;
• Entertain the children during the day with available toys;
• Entertain the children with tales, songs and any kind of educational activities;
• Teach the children good social manners;
• Play with the children, both indoors and outdoors;
• Plan and lead educational activities, including reading, with the children; Engage in creative and stimulating activities;
• Verbally discipline the children, when necessary, in the manner defined by the parents;
• Administer medicine to the children according to the parents instructions;
• Help children with their school homework;
• Implement daily routines set by the parents;
• Take all possible measures to prevent accidents in home/external activity locations. In case of accidents, child minder should immediately inform parents about this (injuries, falling, intoxication, etc.) and immediately provide the first aid. Should call the medical doctor if required;
• Look after the cleanness of the child/children, including  clothes, shoes, other domestic appliances, toys and other items, surrounding the child;
• Follow at all times all hygiene standards and security rules;
• Give regular feedback to the parents and report directly any issue or incident;
• Plan and coordinate leaves and holidays according to the parents’ schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

Education : Secondary school essential, Pedagogical education or nursing education is an asset;

Experience : Essential, working experience in taking care of children in a similar role.         

Language skills : Arabic + French and/or Engligh (fluent)                                  

Soft skills :   Cross-cultural awareness/  Flexible / Committed /  Good stress management