Apply by 20 February 2013
Job Summary
The Medical Doctor will be based in Raja, Western Bahr el Ghazal State and will be mainly responsible to provide hands-on care and upgrade the skills and knowledge of local counterparts and/or community health workers in Raja Hospital.
Essential Job Duties:
-Provide medical services according to Ministry of Health, Government of South Sudan accepted standards
-Collect and analyze medical service data to adjust project objectives/plan additional specialized responses (infection prevention/control, ACLS, rational drug use, improved nursing care, etc) in collaboration with Field Site Manager and other relevant staff
-Provide training and mentoring to national clinical staff
-Conduct daily rounds and case discussions to assist and supervise program staff
-Hire and supervise clinical staff
-Analyze training needs and institute training for staff members as required, with an emphasis on hands-on training
-Work with logistics to ensure regular and adequate drug and medical supplies in order to avoid stock outs
-Collaborate with recognized health authorities, health agencies, and other stakeholders to utilize standardized reporting practices and information sharing
-Represent and actively participate in relevant meetings
-Any other relevant duties as requested by Field Site Manager and/or Medical Director
Qualifications
Essential Job Duties:
-Provide medical services according to Ministry of Health, Government of South Sudan accepted standards
-Collect and analyze medical service data to adjust project objectives/plan additional specialized responses (infection prevention/control, ACLS, rational drug use, improved nursing care, etc) in collaboration with Field Site Manager and other relevant staff
-Provide training and mentoring to national clinical staff
-Conduct daily rounds and case discussions to assist and supervise program staff
-Hire and supervise clinical staff
-Analyze training needs and institute training for staff members as required, with an emphasis on hands-on training
-Work with logistics to ensure regular and adequate drug and medical supplies in order to avoid stock outs
-Collaborate with recognized health authorities, health agencies, and other stakeholders to utilize standardized reporting practices and information sharing
-Represent and actively participate in relevant meetings
-Any other relevant duties as requested by Field Site Manager and/or Medical Director
Qualifications
-Medical Degree, preferably with a postgraduate degree in Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine
-Minimum of five years of experience required, of which three should be in a hospital setting in a developing country or resource constrained environment
-Experience and skill in designing and leading trainings for both clinical and non-clinical staff
-Able to use and instruct on the use of emergency medical equipment/emergency medical procedures – chest tubes, intubation, defibrillation, ventilator, and similar. Knowledge and experience with ultrasound a plus.
-Experience treating trauma
-Experience with and/or training on management of mass-casualty incidents
-Previous NGO experience, with knowledge/experience in producing donor reports
-Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
-Self-motivated, and able to work with limited supervision
-Experience in effectively dealing with government officials, NGOs and local stakeholders
-Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
-Extremely flexible, and able to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
-Ability to relate to and motivate local staff
-Creative and able to work with limited resources.
Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English; Arabic language a plus.
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-Minimum of five years of experience required, of which three should be in a hospital setting in a developing country or resource constrained environment
-Experience and skill in designing and leading trainings for both clinical and non-clinical staff
-Able to use and instruct on the use of emergency medical equipment/emergency medical procedures – chest tubes, intubation, defibrillation, ventilator, and similar. Knowledge and experience with ultrasound a plus.
-Experience treating trauma
-Experience with and/or training on management of mass-casualty incidents
-Previous NGO experience, with knowledge/experience in producing donor reports
-Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
-Self-motivated, and able to work with limited supervision
-Experience in effectively dealing with government officials, NGOs and local stakeholders
-Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
-Extremely flexible, and able to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
-Ability to relate to and motivate local staff
-Creative and able to work with limited resources.
Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English; Arabic language a plus.
Organization Description
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