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 nurse provides care to the patients, attends to their needs, and ensures they are comfortable. S/he records and communicates information regarding the evolution of the patients.

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

· Nurse is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC

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

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

· Takes the vital signs at least once per shift and records in the patient file.

· Gives treatment at the appropriate time as prescribed by the doctor.

· Calls the doctor on duty if any medical problem arises.

· Ensures that each patient always has ORS or plain water for rehydration.

· Assists patients in taking fluid as required or as prescribed by the doctor.

· Ensures that the patients are comfortable.

· Ensures that the patients and their bedding are clean.

· Assists the patients with bathing and personal hygiene.

· Informs the supervisor of the burial team when a patient dies.

· Assists with the doctor’s ward rounds, and records the necessary medical information.

· Makes a detailed report at the end of the shift in the report book.

· Records new patients in the admission book, and completes other data forms as required.

· Attends and participates in the weekly meeting.

· Informs the surveillance team of the general condition of the patients (to inform the relatives at home).

· Ensures that the items for admission are in place before each admission.

· Explains the rules of the VHF Treatment Unit to all new patients, and their relatives.

· Provides the necessary protective gear to the relative and ensures that they are familiar with the rules of the VHF Treatment unit.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ nurse experience 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/163814/nurse-ebola-treatment-center-etc.html

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

Is responsible for the planning, organization, monitoring of all medical activities of the ETC, ensuring overall administrative and human resources management of the hospital as well as the smooth running of all medical activities.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM ETC, with regular visits along the country, mainly to Freetown, if needed.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Sanitary Project Coordination in Moyamba

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans the medical human resources needs for the hospital
• Ensures general management of staff related to hospital activities, working in close collaboration with activity managers and team supervisors
• Ensures that the Hospital staff is properly managed, according to MDM HR vision, policies and values and reports any problem or issue to administration manager and field coordinator
• Ensures that all job descriptions of all hospital staff are updated and accurate.
• Participates in selection and follow up of all hospital staff
• Defines the training needs of the staff, organises and implements trainings for hospital staff.
• Participates in the individual training of the staff by accompanying and/or supporting individuals in their work and generally reinforces skills of all hospital staff.
• Participates in identifying people showing potential within the hospital staff
• Undertakes regular evaluations of the staff under his/her direct supervision (supervisors)
• Manages potential conflicts among hospital staff.
• Promotes communication and active participation of all hospital staff in the project
• Ensures accurate diffusion of information to all staff under supervision.
• Ensures the good transfer of information from one duty team to another.
• Ensures that all hospital staff promotes and maintains confidentiality regarding all patient cases and records.
• Plans and organises in close collaboration with medical team managers all hospital related activities.
• Is in charge of the medical budget plan and budget approval of the hospital.
• Participates in the definition and update of annual hospital HR planning and budgets.
• Is responsible for hygiene and universal precautions in the hospital according to protocols, in cooperation with logistics manager.
• Ensures inter-departmental coordination in order to maintain the continuity of care
• Coordinating the implementation of adapted patient files (registration, follow up, archiving, confidentiality)
• Ensures, in cooperation with logistics manager, that all hospital staff has the material and technical support needed.
• Together with logistic manager, plans and organizes the set out, rehabilitation and maintenance of the premises
• Together with logistic manager, establishes cleaning protocols for the premises and material following MDM procedures
• With the activities managers and team supervisors, identifies material needs (equipment and consumable material) required for the different departments
• Defines the procedures and frequency of logistics and medical material supply for the different departments
• Monitors the proper use material and medicines and their correct inventory
• Monitors the management of the central and departmental pharmacies, based on consumption, ensuring the availability of drugs and medical equipment for all hospital activities
• Ensures that all administrative procedures and hospital documents are used correctly, i.e. discharge paper, transfer paper, etc.).
• Supervises cleanliness of all hospital area.
• Looks after equipment provided.
• Ensures that no material is taken out of hospital without prior authorisation.
• Ensures that inventories of all material and equipment used exist and are updated
• Gathers data and statistics of the different wards in the hospital.
• Informs medical managers or doctors about any possible serious problem or complication, ex. delays in consultations, problems in medicines, etc.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ experience in hospital direction 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/163670/medical-coordinator-of-the-ebola-treatment-center-etc.html

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 SUMARY

Ensures that the management of the water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste activities are organized so that staff, patients, and the environment inside and outside the ETC are not exposed to ebola virus contaminated material.

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 Sanitary Project Coordination in Moyamba

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC.

The coordinator follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

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

General responsibilities:

Responsible for all water, hygiene and sanitation issues linked to the outbreak intervention.

Trains and educates staff of the hospital and other health structures in the affected area with respect to ETC and watsan related issues.

Takes every opportunity to inform and sensitise the population when working in the field.

Attends and participates actively in weekly staff meeting.

Attends and participates actively in the Task Force meetings.

Advises the hospital authorities on general health care waste issues.

Monitors and orders stocks of cleaning and disinfection material.

Coordinates with the Hospital Directo for the monitoring and ordering of PPE, and other materials.

Human Resource Management:

Provides technical support to other watsan staff (local & expatriate).

Supervises and guides the Ebola ward support staff.

Supervises and guides the mobile teams.

Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

Water, Hygiene and Sanitation:

Ensures that safety procedures are implemented in all outbreak control activities.

Ensures that sufficient good quality water is available in the ETC

Ensures that sufficient quantities of chlorine solution are always available.

Ensures that latrines and bathing areas are well maintained, and cleaned and disinfected properly.

Ensures that staff and patients are following the protection regulations

Ensures that waste is collected, handled, transported, and disposed of safely and according to the protocols.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ water, sanitation and hygiene coordination experience 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/163812/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-coordinator-for-ebola-treatment-center-ipc-infection-and-prevention-and-control.html

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

Coordinates and manages psychological staff, and ensures that all patients and families are offered appropriate psychological support.

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

The Coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the VHF Treatment Unit.

The Coordinator follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

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

General Responsibilities

Responsible for all psychological and psychosocial activities linked to the outbreak intervention.

Analyses and plans activities of the mental health team.

Takes every opportunity to inform and sensitise the population when working in the field.

Participates in interagency meetings dealing with psychological issues, and social mobilisation as required.

Attends and participates actively in weekly staff meeting.

Human resource Management

Supervises and guides the mental health team: Inpatient Psychologist, Community Psychologist.

Provides technical support to the mental health team as required.

Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

Identifies, recruits, and trains staff as required.

Psychological and Psychosocial Activities

Ensures that patients are able to benefit from the psychological assistance available.

Assesses capacity of staff and conducts training sessions as required.

Organises and leads regular meetings and debriefings for the mental health team.

Provides support to other outbreak team members as required.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ psychologist experience 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/163681/psychologist-for-the-ebola-treatment-center.html

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

Organization: Plan
Country: Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

Plan’s vision is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high quality programmes that deliver long lasting benefits. In 2012, Plan provided life saving humanitarian assistance, protection, education and emotional support in 36 disasters across the world.

We are looking for exceptional, highly experienced Project Directorto join our Emergency Response Team responding to Ebola Response in Liberia or Guinea or Sierra Leone

You will be responsible for overall coordination and management of the programme.

· Establishment of Community Care Centers (CCCs), following guidelines by the World Health Organization, with the leading role of the Ministry of Health and community groups and health care workers. This includes establishment of management, operation and monitoring systems

· Community health workers and burial teams trained and working on infection prevention and control, waste management and disinfection for the safe disposal of dead bodies.

· Oversee all program implementation, monitoring and evaluation

· Working closely with the Health Specialist, represent Plan in government / inter agency coordination meetings and initiatives on health and Ebola issues.

· Ensure strong partnership with Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, County Health Teams and other governmental partners.

· Ensure collaboration with other Plan responses to the Ebola crisis

Essential

· Proven experience as Public Health Specialist in emergencies.

· Master of Public Health qualification with medical background

· Field experience in managing health projects in an emergency setting

· Previous work in a highly contagious area (i.e. a tuberculosis ward, cholera treatment centre) an advantage

· Experience working with patients with viral hemorrhagic fevers (Ebola, Lassa, Marburg, etc.)

· Knowledge of infection control and safety practices related to minimizing infection related to patient care and experience with using personal protective equipment an advantage

· Previous work on bilateral donor-funded health programs an advantage

· Demonstrated experience in community based interventions and participatory planning and training

· Knowledge of international humanitarian standards and codes of conduct

· Experience in managing large, complex grants (e.g. USAID, EU) essential, including budget management, overall supervision of procurement and logistics and timely production of accurate narrative and financial reports essential

· Experience of collaboratively working with local groups, NGOs and UN Agencies

· Demonstrated experience in community based interventions and participatory planning and training

· Excellent written and spoken English

· Excellent written and spoken French (Guinea only)

· Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with major donors and other health actors

· Experience of open collaboration with U.S.-based backstopping staff

How to apply:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%

Closing Date:10 November 2014

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

Please submit details of contactable referees with your application. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will be done as we receive the cvs.

Organization: Plan
Country: Guinea, Sierra Leone
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

Plan’s vision is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high quality programmes that deliver long lasting benefits. In 2012, Plan provided life saving humanitarian assistance, protection, education and emotional support in 36 disasters across the world.

We are looking for exceptional, highly experienced Health Specialistto join our Emergency Response Team responding to Ebola Response in Guinea or Sierra Leone.

You will be responsible for providing overall technical supervision of Plan’s Health sector Ebola response. The main element of the response is support for Community Care Centres (CCC), which are the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) version of the general WHO-model Ebola Care Units. You will ensure CCC training and operations in line with national and international protocols and best practice is implemented. In addition you will be responsible for training Plan and partner staff, monitoring of CCC activities and outcomes, partnership with MoHSW. Participate in the MoHSW- international agency health cluster and integration of CCC work with other aspects of Plan’s Ebola response. Implementation of the program in line with donor’s requirements, as well as contribute to proposals development.

Essential

· Proven experience as Public Health Specialist in emergencies.

· Master of Public Health qualification with medical background

· Field experience in managing health projects (preferably clinical management) in an emergency setting

· Previous work in a highly contagious area (i.e. a tuberculosis ward, cholera treatment centre) an advantage

· Experience working with patients with viral hemorrhagic fevers (Ebola, Lassa, Marburg, etc.)

· Knowledge of infection control and safety practices related to minimizing infection related to patient care and experience with using personal protective equipment an advantage

· Previous work on bilateral donor-funded health programs an advantage

· Experience of collaboratively working with local groups, NGOs and UN Agencies

· Demonstrated experience in community based interventions and participatory planning and training

· Proven capacity to train, coach staff and provide supportive supervision

· Excellent written and spoken English with Liberian English an advantage

· Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with major donors and other health actors.

· Experience with implementation of large grant funded projects an advantage

· Experience in conducting health assessment, understanding of HMIS (health management information system) and disease surveillance systems.

· Knowledge of international humanitarian standards and codes of conduct

· Experience In conducting rapid assessments.

How to apply:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career

Closing Date:10 November 2014

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

Please submit details of contactable referees with your application. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will be done as we receive the cvs.

Organization: Plan
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

Plan’s vision is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high quality programmes that deliver long lasting benefits. In 2012, Plan provided life saving humanitarian assistance, protection, education and emotional support in 36 disasters across the world.

We are looking for exceptional, highly experienced Project Directorto join our Emergency Response Team responding to Ebola Response in Liberia or Guinea or Sierra Leone

You will be responsible for overall coordination and management of the programme.

· Establishment of Community Care Centers (CCCs), following guidelines by the World Health Organization, with the leading role of the Ministry of Health and community groups and health care workers. This includes establishment of management, operation and monitoring systems

· Community health workers and burial teams trained and working on infection prevention and control, waste management and disinfection for the safe disposal of dead bodies.

· Oversee all program implementation, monitoring and evaluation

· Working closely with the Health Specialist, represent Plan in government / inter agency coordination meetings and initiatives on health and Ebola issues.

· Ensure strong partnership with Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, County Health Teams and other governmental partners.

· Ensure collaboration with other Plan responses to the Ebola crisis

Essential

· Proven experience as Public Health Specialist in emergencies.

· Master of Public Health qualification with medical background

· Field experience in managing health projects in an emergency setting

· Previous work in a highly contagious area (i.e. a tuberculosis ward, cholera treatment centre) an advantage

· Experience working with patients with viral hemorrhagic fevers (Ebola, Lassa, Marburg, etc.)

· Knowledge of infection control and safety practices related to minimizing infection related to patient care and experience with using personal protective equipment an advantage

· Previous work on bilateral donor-funded health programs an advantage

· Demonstrated experience in community based interventions and participatory planning and training

· Knowledge of international humanitarian standards and codes of conduct

· Experience in managing large, complex grants (e.g. USAID, EU) essential, including budget management, overall supervision of procurement and logistics and timely production of accurate narrative and financial reports essential

· Experience of collaboratively working with local groups, NGOs and UN Agencies

· Demonstrated experience in community based interventions and participatory planning and training

· Excellent written and spoken English

· Excellent written and spoken French (Guinea only)

· Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with major donors and other health actors

· Experience of open collaboration with U.S.-based backstopping staff

How to apply:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%

Closing Date:10 November 2014

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

Please submit details of contactable referees with your application. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will be done as we receive the cvs.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 30 Sep 2014

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is deploying an emergency response team (ERT) to assess the country after the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak starting in May 2014. The ERT will assess the provision of direct clinical care. The ERT will expand the current activities including: health education, health awareness, surveillance and contact tracing support.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Objective Of The Post:
The ETC charge nurse coordinates and manages the nursing staff. S/he ensures that proper care is provided to the patients and that the care corresponds to the doctor’s orders. S/he also ensure that all activities in the wards are carried out safely.

In collaboration and liaison with other senior IMC staff (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, and HR Manager) and the Medical Coordinator in the center, s/he is responsible to ensure that the infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and protocols including the correct use of personal protective equipment are respected and adhered to.
S/he is responsible for the induction and training of nursing staff on the infection prevention and control protocols and procedures.

Technical Support

• The ETC Charge Nurse should be aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC.
• Coordinate with the ETC Medical Coordinator
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure safe compassionate nursing care is provided
• She should ensure that sufficient protective equipment and materials are available in the dressing rooms
• Order protective equipment and materials when required
• Ensure that protective gear is used properly, and that safety protocols and infection control measures are followed
• Monitor the consumption of drugs and order as necessary
• Organize orders of other requirements
• Supervise nurses and monitor adherence to case management and IPC protocols and correct use of PPE
• Ensure nurses are properly collecting and recording data for each patient.

Training / Capacity Building

• Supervise training of new nurses, and closely monitor and supervise their activities until able to work independently
• Enforce the buddy system for all nurses and doctors entering the ETC

Human Resource Management

• Responsible for notifying the ETC Medical Coordinator about any problems with nursing staff and compliance with protocols.
• Prepare duty roster for nurses
• Organize staff handovers between each shift
• Monitor the wellbeing of nurses and other staff and immediately report any issues to the ETC Medical Coordinator

Coordination

• Coordinate with other senior IMC staff members (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, HR Manager) in the center to ensure the smooth running of the treatment center
• Work with other senior colleagues to establish corrective measures when / if problems arise.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of nursing degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or resource-limited environment.
• Post-graduate qualification in infectious / tropical diseases is a plus
• Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases.
• Previous NGO experience.
• Will have excellent communications skills, both oral and written in English.
• Will have excellent self-motivation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently in difficult environment.
• Extremely flexible, willing to take on other duties / tasks and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.Other Relevant Information (if applicable):Accountable to:
• The Charge Nurse is accountable to the ETC Medical Coordinator or the designated person.
• Willing to take on other duties and tasks as directed by ETC Medical Coordinator or the Country Director.
• Working hours: On call 24 hours per day.

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx, noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 27 Sep 2014

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is deploying an emergency response team (ERT) to assess the country after the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak starting in May 2014. The ERT will assess the provision of direct clinical care. The ERT will expand the current activities including: health education, health awareness, surveillance and contact tracing support.

Objective Of The Post:
The ETC medical coordinator is responsible for managing the ETC, and overseeing all medical related activities in the centre. 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.

In collaboration and liaison with other senior IMC staff (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, and HR Manager) in the centre s/he is responsible to ensure that the infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and protocols including the correct use of personal protective equipment are respected and adhered to.
S/he is responsible for the induction and training of (medical) staff on the infections prevention and control protocols and procedures.
Responsibilities:

Technical Support

• The ETC MedCo should be aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC.
S/he should establish IPC procedures and protocols and ensure all (medical) are trained on them. .
• Supervise and monitor adherence to IPC protocols and correct use of PPE .
Manage and provide support to all medical activities in the treatment center.
• Establish, manage and ensure proper patients records and data collection system is in place
• Visits the treatment wards or communicates with the Doctor on Duty at least twice a day.
• Give daily updates of the situation in the centre to the IMC Country Medical Director (CMD)

Training / Capacity Building

• Train staff on IPC and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Train doctors, clinical officers and nurses on the treatment protocols for ebola patients
• Liaise with other senior IMC staff members (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, HR Manager) in the centre to train non-medical staff on IPC and PPE procedures and protocols.

Human Resource Management

• Organizes and chairs a weekly meeting with the medical and non-medical staff working in the treatment unit to take stock of how things are going and implement corrective measures accordingly.
• Responsible for forwarding relevant problems and issues arising from the weekly meeting to the IMC Country Medical Director.
• Prepares duty roster for doctors and clinical officers in liaison with the Head Nurse.
• Monitors the wellbeing of staff and immediately report any issues to the IMC Country Medical Director

Coordination

• Coordinate with other senior IMC staff members (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, HR Manager) in the centre to ensure the smooth running of the treatment centre
• Work with other senior colleagues to establish corrective measures when / if problems arise.

Skills & Requirements:
• Minimum medical degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or resource-limited environment.
Post-graduate qualification in infectious / tropical diseases is a plus
• Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases.
• Previous NGO experience.
• Will have excellent communications skills, both oral and written in English.
• Will have excellent self-motivation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently in difficult environment.
• Extremely flexible, willing to take on other duties / tasks and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.