MEDICAL DOCTOR/CLINICAL OFFICER (ITFC)

EXTERNAL VACANCY

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) – SOMALIA MISSION

MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking qualified Somali citizens for the position:

Job Title : MEDICAL DOCTOR/CLINICAL OFFICER (ITFC).

 Work Location: DHOBLEY-SOMALIA.

Start date: As soon as possible

Length of contract: 6 months with 3 months probation period. 

Main Purpose:

Provide inpatient medical care ( Dhobley Hospital ITFC)to patients according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries' health conditions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•       Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnosis and prevention. Carry inpatient consultations within the Dhobley ITFC, 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 the hospitalized/IPD 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 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 the 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.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Essential: Medical Doctor/ Clinical Officer diploma.

Experience

Essential: 2 years experience minimum as a Medical Doctor/Clinical Officer.

Language

Mission language- English and Local language -Somali is essential.

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel, and Internet)

Competencies

People Management

Commitment

Flexibility

Results

 Teamwork

If you meet the above requirements, please email your CV & motivation letter as a single file by 1st August 2023 under the subject “MEDICAL DOCTOR/CLINICAL OFFICER (ITFC)_DHOBLEY” to: [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)