Medical Doctor
INTRODUCTION
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization 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. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.
Direct Reports: MEDICAL ACTIVITY MANAGER
Location: Nduta Camp, Kibondo District
Town Residence: Kibondo Town
Job Summary
Provide outpatient and / or inpatient medical care to patients / beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols and MOH, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients / beneficiaries health conditions.
Required Criteria
Minimum Educational Qualification: Medical Doctor degree Desirable in Tropical Medicine (Tropical Medicine Is essential)
Experience
2 years experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work (can be within medical training). Desirable in tropical medicine, or post-registration experience in Public Health, obs and gynae, paediatrics, A, infectious diseases, HIV / AIDS / STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery.
Languages
English (fluent, oral & amp; written). Swahili or French is an asset.
Knowledge
Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).
Competences
People Management and Development
Commitment to MSF Principles
Behavioral Flexibility
Results
Teamwork and Cooperation
Accountabilities
Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
Keep the patient and / or his / her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
Follow up the evolution of hospitalized / IDP patients, through daily visits, consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments - in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient's evolution.
Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his / her responsibility and take care of the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of patients illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
Ensure ongoing training of the medical / paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
Manage the team under his / her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
All interested applicants should submit a CV, supporting documents (copies of diplomas…) and phone number
To: Administrator, MSF Tanzania, Nduta - please deposit CVs at MSF Offices, Kibondo - MM guesthouse or at Nduta camp CV box. Or
the msfch-nduta
dhrmanager@geneva.msf.org
Please mark the envelope with PHARMACY SUPERVISOR
Deadline for the submission of Applications is 2 pm 03/09/2020.
Only applications in English will be considered. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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