EXTERNAL/INTERNAL VACANCY
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) – SOMALIA MISSION
MSF is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. Somalia mission set up Projects in Somalia and in Baidoa, Bay region Somalia at Bay Regional Hospital in particularly is now is looking for below position:
Job Title : Hospital Clinical Lead.
Work Location : Bay region, SWS, Somalia.
Start date : Immediately
Length of contract : Fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance and operational need (Includes 3 month probationary period)
Main Purpose
Implement gynecological and obstetrician procedure and newborn essential care performing any other prior treatment required, during or immediately after a woman has given birth in order to improve women’s reproductive health and to reduce pregnancy, delivery and neonatology risks. This will be done in accordance with MSF policies, protocols and universal hygiene standards and in multidisciplinary collaboration with the others medical doctors and midwife services, under the supervision and guidance of the expatriate gynecologist, sometimes long distance (via telephone, internet) or in person when a field visit is available.
Accountabilities
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Perform advanced surgical procedures in gynecology and obstetrics with the support of the expatriate gynecologist when circumstances allow.
Lead Maternal Mortality reviews and update the mortality database; and propose, and implement improvements in care of patients based on lessons learnt.
Apply and implement surgical checklist, and other standard documentation in the OT for the staff to adopt systemati-cally.
Support and coach MoH maternity staff in Baidoa projects (theoretically and practical) Support the implementation and launching of SHR activities in Baidoa project
Provide support to other OT staff (nurse anesthetist, scrub nurse etc.) in Baidoa projects. Participate in IPC improvement in OT, maternity and Neonatology committee.
As part of medical team, participate in medical orders, weekly and monthly reporting. Ensure maintenance of and update the mission Fistula Care Database.
Support the mission in the formulation and implementation of SRH strategy.
Education
Specialist in gynecology and obstetrics with extensive experience in service in the outpatient, in-patient and emergency areas.
Experience
Essential at least 4 years certified work experience in Gynecology and obstetrics department
Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO is in developing countries.
Languages
Essential language English; local working language (Somali) mandatory
Knowledge
Comprehensive management of common pathologies in the gynecology and obstetrics service
Experience in repair of obstetric fistula will be taken into account; and willingness to receive standard training on fistula care.
Essential practical knowledge in basic general surgery and high complexity surgical procedures in gynecology and obstetrics (cesareans, salpingectomy, laparotomy, hyster-ectomy)
Essential computer literacy (word, excel).
Essential, specialist diploma.
Update courses related to gynecology and obstetrics. Neonatal resuscitation training
Competencies
Stress management
Commitment to MSF Principles Behavioral Flexibility
Results & Quality Orientation Teamwork & Cooperation
This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your updated CV , motivation letter, and any relevant qualification certificates, which indicate the subject line as Hospital Clinical Lead plus your full name on or before 15th February
2023 to: [email protected]
Note: Only applications with the supporting documents will be considered