Internal Medicine Physician (Internist)

Overview of position

• Response Med is seeking to provide health professionals to deliver clinical services in UN facilities located in Somalia.

• Personnel shall deliver primary care & hospital level services, including emergency, surgical, diagnostic, intensive care & general hospital services.

• Personnel shall provide the services at the UN level 1+ health facility located in the UNSOS camp within the AAIA in Mogadishu & in sector health facilities, as & when required.

• Additionally, personnel may be to reinforce these AMISOM level 2 hospitals during emergency situations that severely stress facilities.

• The UN level 1+ health facility is a capability that was established in 2012 with the objective of providing emergency & primary health care for the UN international personnel in Somalia.

• The facility has since been supporting UNSOS, UNSOM & AMISOM FHQ personnel.

• Additionally, the facility is available to international personnel from other UN entities, diplomatic missions & UNSOS contracted vendors, on a cost recovery basis.

• Services may, on occasion, also be extended to the SNA.

Role objectives

We are looking for a dedicated & experienced Internist whose responsibilities will include primary care and treatment, preventative care, immunizations, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering & interpreting laborotory tests, physical examinations, STD screenings, vision / hearing screening, family planning & nutrition. Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reviews patient file / record, including allergies, problems, medications & immunization status. 

• Elicits & records information about patient’s medical history. 

• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.

• Orders or executes various tests, analyses & diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.

• Analyzes reports & findings of tests & examination & diagnoses condition of patient.

• Administers or prescribes treatments. 

• Determines & prescribes medication, dosage & schedule given the patient’s condition & allergies.

• Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.

• Prescribes vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases. 

• Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene & methods for prevention of disease.

• Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.

• Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well being.

• Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses & plan of action.

• Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.

• Maintain a safe, clean & well stocked environment for patients.

Project reportingThis role reports to the line manager

• Bachelors Degree in Medicine & Surgery with a minimum of three years of progressive post qualification clinical experience.

• Board certified / postgraduate certified by an appropriate body following the successful completion of specialist training in Internal Medicine, with a minimum of three years’ progressive post specialist qualification.

• Currently registered & licensed to practice medicine & apply specialty without supervision in own country or another UN member state.

• English proficiency, a minimum of level B 2 is required. 

• Preference / desire to live & work in Somalila.

Team management

This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

• CTG is open to reviewing applications of both expats as well as Somali nationals for this role.

Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.

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