CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Médicos del Mundo
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Apr 2015

MISSION

Development of the projects currently implemented in Sierra Leone, ensuring appropriateness of actions in respect of Médicos del Mundo (MdM) policies and of the identifications already made.

JOB SUMMARY

The Doctor in Charge is responsible for managing the unit, and overseeing all medical related activities. S/he must follow up on activities and procedures in the wards, including admission and discharge of patients, the evolution of the patients, staff issues, and any problems that may arise. S/he is also responsible for supervising the doctors and clinical officers.

S/he is responsible to ensure that the unit is accepted and integrated within the health structure, and to ensure that other health staff are informed and understand the measures put in place and the procedures for referring patients to the unit.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM ETC.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Medical Coordinator of the ETC.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Doctor is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC treatment unit.

· Doctor follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.

· Management of the treatment unit.

· Coordination with Hospital Director

· Ensures that all new staff members are trained properly.

· Organises and chairs a weekly meeting with the medical and non-medical staff working in the treatment unit.

· Responsible for forwarding relevant problems and issues arising from the weekly meeting to the medical superintendent/hospital authorities.

· Prepares duty roster for doctors and clinical officers.

· Visits the treatment wards or communicates with the Doctor on Duty at least twice a day.

· Records data and patient information as required.

· Informs Medical Superintendent and coordination team of the situation in the treatment unit.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ experience in sanitary coordination of international or emergency cooperation projects are required.

Previous experience in similar emergency work, especially in Africa shall be valued.

SKILLS

Great organizational skills. Adaptability to rural areas. Stress management.

Leadership and staff management skills.

Teamwork.

Accuracy and workautonomy.

Sharing MédicosdelMundo’svalues, mission and lines of work.

How to apply:

http://trabaja.medicosdelmundo.org/empleos/oferta/163676/doctor-of-the-ebola-treatment-center.html