Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
is recruiting in Jordan a NANNY
Main Purpose
Being responsible for looking after the welfare of the infant/child, according to MSF hygiene standards and security rules, strictly observing the daily regimen specified by parents in written or oral instructions.
Accountabilities
• Taking care of the infant/child during the day and carrying out tasks specified by the parents, following at all times all hygiene standards and security rules. When requested, preparing food and planning their daily activities
• Taking all possible measures to prevent accidents in home/external activity locations. Immediately informing the parents in case of accidents (injuries, falling, intoxication, etc.) and immediately providing the first aid and calling the medical doctor if required. Checking the health of the child (fever, insect bites, injuries, etc.) when called for
• Practicing self-education, learning child development methods and practicing developing games with infants/children based on their age.
• Looking after the cleanliness of the infant/child, including clothes and shoes as well the cleanliness of the room, domestic appliances, toys and other items surrounding the infant/child. When required, ironing child/children’s clothes
• Dressing the infant/child appropriately and taking care of the toilet needs of the child. When applicable, changing diapers regularly and giving a bath during the day and when requested, during the evening
• Using the home and kitchen appliances accurately and carefully to prepare proper meals for the infant/child
• Note: The infant/child should never be left alone including while in the bath. When staying at home while parents are out, child minder should not open the door to unauthorized people
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
• Taking care of the infant/child during the day and carrying out tasks specified by the parents, always following all hygiene standards and security rules.
• Plan daily activities for children, considering the children’s individual routines (sleeping, meals etc).
• Taking all possible measures to prevent accidents in home/external activity locations. Immediately informing the parents in case of accidents (injuries, falling, intoxication, etc.) and immediately provid-ing the first aid and calling the medical doctor if required. Checking the health of the child (fever, in-sect bites, injuries, etc.).
• Practicing self-education and to learn the child development methods and be informed with the new toys for children, and practice developing games with children based on their age.
• Looking after the cleanness of the child/children, including clothes, shoes, as well the cleanliness of the room, domestic appliances, toys and other items surrounding the infant/child.
• Dressing the infant/child appropriately and taking care of the toilet needs of the child. When applicable, changing diapers regularly and giving a bath during the day and when requested, during the evening.
• Using the home and kitchen appliances accurately and carefully to prepare proper meals for the in-fant/child.
• Note: The infant/child should never be left alone including while in the bath. When staying at home while parents are out, childminder should not open the door to unauthorized people.
• Cook meals for children (respecting their diet if specific requirements or need), respecting healthy nu-trition principles.
• Clean Daily the house, in particular:
o Ventilate all rooms;
o Sweep and mop the floors;
o Clean the toilets (detergent)
o Dust furniture;
o Remove dishes and cutlery from rooms / offices and clean them.
o Clean the water filters every week and change the filter at least once every 6 months
o Empty the waste bins.
o Kitchen management: Wash dishes and cups and keep the kitchen appliances always clean.
o Consumable management: Request on time all supplies for house / office from logistic team such as: gas, toilet paper, soap, cleaning material.
• Security: Ensure that the premises are properly locked (doors, windows).
• Prevent entry of anyone in the house unless prior authorization from the manager or technical referent.
• Inform the line manager, on a weekly basis, of any installation or equipment maintenance/repair needs within the assigned premises.
• Immediately inform the line manager and/or technical adviser when urgent repairs are required or ur-gent measures must be taken to safeguard the premises (in the event of infestation by insects, rats, etc.)
Requirements
Education : • High School, Pedagogical education, or Early Childhood Care & Education an asset
Experience:• Experience in working with children in childcare facilities or in families
Languages: • English language is essential.
Knowledge:• Knowledge and ability to practice child development activities.
•Possession of good cultural standards
Competencies:• Commitment to MSF Principles L1
• Behavioral Flexibility L1
• Stress Management L1
• Results and Quality Orientation L1
• Teamwork and Cooperation L1
• Service Orientation L1
• Flexibility L1
Work Location: Amman – Jordan
Language: English language is essential.
Contract: Fixed term contract – Full Time – 6 months. Renewable is linked with the operation needs and the performance evaluation.
Eligibility: Eligible to work in the Jordan and if will ever need sponsorship to work in Jordan, she should be sponsored by organization or company.
Probable start date: ASAP
The deadline: 18th March 2024
Due to the urgency to fill this position, you are encouraged to apply immediately as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position before the advertisement’s closing date if we receive a sufficient number of candidates or a suitable candidate is identified.