CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Mali
Closing date: 04 Mar 2015

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

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 to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

In 2014, International Medical Corps is continuing the implementation of health, nutrition and protection activities in the north of Mali, specifically in the region of timbuktu, targeting two health districts

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Coordinator is primarily responsible for the design, implementation and management of the emergency health programs. The Medical Coordinator will work in collaboration with the senior management team and health teams in the field.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical Monitoring and Program Quality

• Technically lead the International Medical Corps' health program strategic planning, design and implementation in close coordination with the Emergency Response team leader, donors and other implementing partners, providing technical supervision, and technical support to the emergency health program

• Ensure planned health activities are in line with approved proposals as well as consistent with established best practices

• Maintain the quality of clinical care through direct supervision of medical personnel, chart review, training and role modeling on the job training and mentoring

• Ensure referral of complicated case from the static and mobile clinics to the In Patient Department and establish a system to monitor their progress while admitted

• Manage clinical staff including recruiting, hiring, supporting and redistributing the International Medical Corps health professionals, wherever and whenever required in the supported health facilities

• Work closely with the WASH Coordinator and Nutrition Coordinator to ensure synergy in the interventions in three sectors where the International Medical Corps is working

• Work closely with senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the medical program within the scope of the grants

• Ensure that early warning systems and contingency plans are in place for investigation and control of outbreaks of infectious diseases and other health issues of concern

• Participate and technically represent International Medical Corps in the camp coordination meetings and task force meetings, provide regular technical updates in such forums and the senior management following the established reporting structures and ensure positive interaction and good relations with partners in the region

• Flag any need for and provide input to possible IMC advocacy drives on matters pertaining to the refugee crisis

• In collaboration with the ERT team leader, the Logistics Coordinator and the Finance Manager, assume responsibility over the emrgency medical response budget including submitting purchase requests to adequately supply medical teams and making sure funds allocated to the response are fully and appropriately spent

1. Program Development

• Work with the Emergency Response Team (ERT) team leader, senior management team, field teams, and regional desk in strategic planning for future direction of the health programs

• Work with ERT team leader, Program Officer, other program staff, and management team to draft concepts for future funding following protocols and formats of each relevant donor

Skills & Requirements:

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum medical degree, preferably with a Master’s in Public Health

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with emergency response and post-disaster, post-conflict work experience

• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGO’s; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently

• Ability to write clear and concise reports and to meet required reporting deadlines

• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to work in basic living conditions, and under administrative and programmatic pressures and ability to cope with stressful situations

• Ability to assume non-medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for other team members

• Skills and knowledge in program sustainability, capacity building, and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)

Other Relevant Information (if applicable):

LANGUAGES

• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and rebel leaders and other related regional players

• Ability to speak English and French required. Knowledge of Bambara a plus.

CONDITIONS

• Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization

• Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization

• Further information regarding security and situation on the field available during the interview process

• While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor extreme weather conditions

How to apply:

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: Guinea
Closing date: 23 Feb 2015

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

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. In early August, 2014 International Medical Corps deployed an emergency response team (ERT) after the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak. Based upon assessment findings, the ERT identified Ebola case management services as the most critical and priority need. International Medical Corps set up an Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) in Liberia and Sierra Leone and plans to establish one in Guinea. International Medical Corps is initially providing direct clinical care for Ebola-infected patients, infection control and prevention and ambulance transport services for suspect and confirmed cases to ETUs. These services may be expanded in the future to include health education, surveillance, support to primary health care services, and contract tracing support.

The ETU Medical Coordinator is responsible for managing the ETU, 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 International Medical Corps 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 ETU MedCo should be aware of the risks involved in working in the ETU. 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 International Medical Corps 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 International Medical Corps 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 International Medical Corps 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 International Medical Corps Country Medical Director Coordination

• Coordinate with other senior International Medical Corps 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.

Qualifications:

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.

• French speaking skills are required.

How to apply:

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: 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: CTG Global
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 07 Dec 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PositionMedical CoordinatorPlace of Performance Liberia (exact location to be determined) Contract Duration 18 weeks Starting Date Early December

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and in close coordination with the ETU Team Leader, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for effective supervision, monitoring, coordination and timely implementation of all clinical management and infection control practices to ensure effective management of Ebola Treatment Units (ETU) operations.

Safety:

· The ETU Medical Coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETU.

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

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

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

· Oversee the entire coordination, administration, implementation of clinical management of ETU related operations, as the designated ETU Medical Team Leader; Manage the resource deployment, activation, shifts, reporting and monitoring of ETU operations;

· Supervise the direct application of updated and effective safety, quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) measures, care protocols, and internationally accepted infection control standard operating procedures (SOPs) in both clinical and non-clinical aspects of ETU management in coordination with the Infection Control Officer.

· Coordinate on-site Ebola related training/re-training of all staff involved in ETU operations in coordination with the IOM Chief Medical Officer;

· Assign tasks, assess performances of health personnel, amend procedures, alert on IOM management teams shortcoming and incidents, review medical cases as needed.

· Liaise, coordinate with key counterparts and partners such as Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) and local health authorities, World Health Organization (WHO), and with IOM Liberia project management team. among others where appropriate;

· Monitor and analyze ETU clinical services’ process to increased effectiveness, identify need and recommend solutions ;

· Provide periodic technical updates and documentation/ dissemination of best practice materials; contribute to regular reporting;

· Other duties that may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

University Degree in Medicine from an internationally accepted institution, with advanced degree or extensive experience in public health; or postgraduate training in infectious diseases, or microbiology with training in infection control;

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in clinical care in hospital settings; treatment of communicable diseases (e.g. tuberculosis, cholera, dengue haemorrhagic fever etc); substantial experience in infection control measures, safety practices and bio-waste management;

Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, infectious diseases and resource poor settings

Key Competencies

Excellent communication and negotiation skills; demonstrated management skills, monitoring, leadership and supervision of staff; ability to make effective decisions under time pressure; ability to work effectively and harmoniously in multi-cultural settings.

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_585” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: Heart to Heart International
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ETU medical coordinator is responsible for managing the ETU, 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. S/he is responsible for the induction and training of (medical) staff on the infections prevention and control protocols and procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Coordination and Planning

• S/he should establish Infection Prevention Control (IPC) procedures and protocols and ensure all (medical) are trained on them.
• Supervise and monitor adherence to IPC protocols and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (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 written updates of the situation in the centre to Chief Medical Officer

2.Training and Capacity Building

• Train staff on IPC and the correct use of PPE.
• Train doctors, clinical officers and nurses on the treatment protocols for Ebola patients
• Liaise with other senior staff members in the centre to train non-medical staff on IPC and PPE procedures and protocols.

3.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 via written notes accordingly.
• Responsible for forwarding relevant problems and issues arising from the weekly meeting to the Chief Medical Officer.
• Prepares duty roster for doctors and clinical officers
• Monitors the wellbeing of staff and immediately report any issues to the Chief Medical Officer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum medical degree (MD or RN); addition Masters of Public Health preferred
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal**ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:**

Heart to Heart International, Inc. (HHI) is a nonprofit international health organization. Since its founding in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth more than $1.2 billion to more than 150 countries, including the United States. HHI responds to crises and natural disasters both domestically and internationally by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. HHI broadens access to healthcare with medical education opportunities and laboratory standards training around the U.S. and in Haiti, and also works with U.S. safety-net clinics to increase their capacity by providing medical equipment, supplies and volunteers that are vital to operations.

As it works to create healthier communities around the world, HHI is motivated by the same faith-based values that guided that its founders. These values are the motivation behind creating a faith-friendly environment - inviting all people to serve the poor and those in need. Everyone has something to offer and HHI is inclusive of all people to serve with their time, talent and resources. HHI is a volunteer–based movement intentionally managed to create a transformational experience for the volunteer. The organization is as interested in seeing volunteers find a renewed sense of purpose in their lives as it is helping people in challenging situations. The volunteer’s experience is at the heart of the mission, making HHI notably unique in comparison to other charitable organizations.

How to apply:

To apply for this position:

• Email your cover letter, CV/resume, and references to Carla Orner (carla.orner@hearttoheart.org), referencing the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
• Complete the Operation Ebola Medical Volunteer Application Form so your information is on record:

(https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=764124636)

Organization: Médecins du Monde
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.

Médecins du Monde-France is present in Egypt since the end of 2004.

From 2005 to 2012, it implemented and completed projects to improve health care access for children in street situation.

In May 2014, Médecins du Monde-France has launched a project to improve access to mental health services among most at risk populations in Great Cairo.

In Egypt, the populations most at risk of incurring in mental distress are women victims of violence, disadvantaged children, prisoners, and persons with disabilities. People living with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C are as well affected by mental distress.

Main challenges assessed in the field of mental health care and support to marginalized populations in Cairo are:

• No adequate integrated services and support programmes at the community level
• Lack of mental health care services at the Primary Health Care level, and above all in marginalized and deprived areas
• Widespread stigma around the concept of mental health and towards persons suffering of any kind of mental health distress
• No existence of a platform for exchange and dialogue among non-state actors, families networks, patients, health and social practitioners and local authorities concerned by mental health issues.

Mdm's project main components are capacity building of medical and social staff of Primary health centres and local NGOs, health education, anti-stigma activities and advocacy initiatives.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work under the supervision and in close collaboration with the General Coordinator in Cairo.

You will supervise, organise and participate in the implementation of the mission’s medical activities.

You will ensure to integrate a public health approach in the program’s planning, assessment and implementation.

More specifically you:

Assessment,implementation and project monitoring :

• assess needs, feasibility of activities, resources needed, definition of priorities and timing, through a participatory approach with MDM team, local partners and beneficiaries
• supervise the accurate and ethical medical content throughout program’s planning and activities implementation
• coordinate the activities implemented by the Medical team: documentation and gathering of technical information, development of material, educational material
• organize and participate to meetings with the partners and other MdM networks in Cairo
• participate in meeting and discussions with local authorities (Ministry of Health)
• set-up new health projects (field assessment visits; medical recruitment; planning; follow-up)

Activities monitoring:

• create monitoring tools with the MdM team and ensure their distribution and explanation to the project partners
• ensure data collection and analysis according to planned indicators

Project evaluation and reporting process:

• gather data and documentation
• participate in the organisation and animation of meetings with all actors of the project
• participate in analysis and reporting

Management of the mission and fundings search (in collaboration with the general coordinator)

• update the health aspects of the country strategy
• support with technical information in cases of project modifications or updates
• ensure the respect of donors requirements
• participate with the general coordinator in the project budget construction and supervision on medical items and medical related activities;
• writing with the general coordinator new project proposals

Capacity Building of the technical team:

• training the medical team on: reporting, health needs assessment and analysis
• provide the team with planning and organization tools

Communication, representation:

• ensure the exchange of medical / technical information with the head office; supervise the respect of procedures and of the obligation to give information within the team
• participate in the negotiations and in the development of agreements with Health local partners and authorities

Team management

• You will directly supervise and evaluate the Technical Team

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Starting: ASAP
• Duration: 6 - 12 months
• Contract : EMPLOYEE (French contract)
• Fixed term contract

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Mental Health degree (psychiatrist recommended or experienced psychologist)
• Work experience in public health is an asset
• Previous professional experience in Middle-East
• Experience in humanitarian field, in NGOs
• Experience in programme coordination and management
• Experience in team management
• Experience in project proposal writing and needs assessment
• Adaptability
• Ability to take decisions
• Diplomatic
• Reactivity, anticipation, capacity to take initiatives
• Organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to work and to live in particular conditions (political instability)
• You will be committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and be motivated by its non-statutory, Not-For-Profit model

Languages:

• Fluent English (oral and written) mandatory
• Arabic prefered
• French is an asset

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

How to apply:

To apply this position, please send a resume and a cover letter via this link.

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Country: Liberia
Closing date: 23 Nov 2014

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

In Liberia we are refocusing activities on our Ebola emergency response, an unprecedented priority. We have just finished building a 70-bed Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) in Bong County (which is now run by International Medical Corps) and are planning on establishing at least 10 Ebola Care Units for the treatment of Ebola patients close to their homes, which we are going to run.

As a result we are now looking for suitable candidates across a number of roles:

• Clinical Trainer
• Health Management Information Specialist
• Nurse Supervisor
• Physician
• Pharmacist
• Medical Doctor (GP)
• Infection Control Specialist

We are interested in hearing from you if you have significant experience of working in any of these areas and are prepared to be deployed in Liberia.

You'll be in country between 4-8 weeks at any given time, but your contract may be up to 6 months. You will be offered a competitive salary package including medical insurance, accommodation and other benefits.

We are looking for candidates, who can be deployed immediately in the first instance, but this is also a longer term response and as such we are also interested in hearing from you if you will be available to deploy over the coming months.

Please do include on your cover letter and CV (both should be submitted as one document):

• Your next availability
• Your possible deployment length
• Your current country or residence
• The position you feel you are the most suitable for

• Your skype username and preferred phone number

  Prior to deployment to the field, a period of paid training will be provided which includes relevant organisation inductions, security training and external training on Ebola risk management.

Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

How to apply:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'dbuttet.71490.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

Organization: UN Operation in Côte d'Ivoire
Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Closing date: 07 Nov 2014

This position is located in Abidjan, in the Medical Section of the United Nations Mission in Cote d’Ivoire. The Medical Officer reports to the Chief Medical Officer.Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer P-3 will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Medical Officers.):

Clinical Duties:

• Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, consult emergency patients,

• Undertake day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations prepare UN staff for travelling providing immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, etc.

• Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary

• Follows-up with outside specialists.

• Provides health education and health promotion programs.

• Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.

Medico Administrative Duties:

• Liaises with UN-Military Medical Units in the mission and host-nation medical facilities.

• Follows the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations/repatriations.

• Participates in drafting and implementation of business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station/mission.

• Deputizes for a more senior Medical Officer during his/her absence.

Supervisory Administration:

• Manages day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of medical supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment.

• Ensures appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR).

General:

• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies:

Professionalism: Knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical/travel medicine. Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• Planning & organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Qualifications;

Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical experience. Experience of working in the UN or an International organization especially in conflict areas and adverse living conditions is required.

Education: Doctorate (MD) with experience in infectious disease control and occupational medicine. ACLS/BCLS certification and /or certification in tropical and travel medicine is required.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.

How to apply:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Cover Letter Personal History Profile (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate a PHP)

Proof of required academic credentials (for external applicants)

Employment verification letter from most recent employer (for external applicants)

Last two completed Performance Appraisal or two Reference Letters for external applicants

ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO:

Contact Name:Fatima Coulibaly Email Address: coulibaly@un.org Copy (cc): Stephanie Appell Email Address: appell@un.org

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context

IFRC is recruiting medical doctors in response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. We are looking to recruit clinical staff with experience in working in a resource-poor setting. We also need doctors with experience of tropical medicine and working in infectious disease control or emergency medicine to work in an Ebola Treatment Centre.

Successful candidates will receive:

• Full medical check including health briefing.

• A 2-day pre-deployment course prior to the mission and a 5-day supervised on-the-job introduction upon arrival to the duty station before starting to work autonomously.

• High standard personal protective equipment.

• Post-assignment debrief, medical check, psychological support and support for self-monitoring.

Duration of the mission is 2 months and has the formula 1W+4W+3W. 1 week for travel and training, 4 weeks for clinical work in the ETC and 3 weeks for cooling off. The cooling off period is for rest and recuperation. The IFRC follows the highest standards and rigorous protocols of infection prevention and control in its Ebola Treatment Centres, hence the risk of staff getting infected during work is very low, but it is not zero. Therefore the obligatory 3 week cooling-off period includes a regime of health checks and close contact with a staff health officer.

Job Purpose

The MD will work as part of a team of International Red Cross and Red Crescent nurses and doctors. He/she will actively engage in triaging new arrivals and providing supportive treatment to patients with suspected or confirmed EVD. The MD will coach, mentor and supervise both international and national staff in the ETC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in the IFRC Ebola Treatment Centre and provide supportive treatment and care to a range of patients.
• Organizes or participates to all necessary internal or external meetings to ensure continuity and quality of care to patients.
• Ensures consistent infection prevention and control procedures are in place.
• Performs ward rounds.
• Evaluates and re-evaluates treatment based on clinical assessment.
• Prescribes treatment.
• Attends to new admissions
• Informs the laboratory technician responsible for blood sampling.
• Co-ordinates the infection prevention and control measures of the ETC together with the Head Nurse
• Participates in the meetings of the ETC.

Education

Medical Doctor (active registration in country of origin) is a requirement
Specialisation in infectious diseases, emergency medicine, anaesthesiology or intensive care will be an asset.

Experience

Minimum 3 years post registration experience is required
Tropical medicine would be preferred
Practical work in epidemic response is a preference
Resource poor hospital settings is required
Previous humanitarian aid missions would be preferred.

Knowledge, skills and languages

All required:
Works well in a multi-disciplinary team
Works well under pressure
Can live in basic conditions
Flexible to changing needs and fluctuating workload
Ability and willingness to follow strict infection prevention and control protocols.
Good knowledge of barrier nursing

How to apply:

Interested candidated are invited to submit their application via the following link:

http://www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are/working-with-us/current-vacancies/job-...

Comments

There will be a continous rotation of delegates in this role.

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: Columbia University
Country: Ghana
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

Program Description:

Columbia University (CU) sidHARTe Program, USA, is working with partners to develop an EMS Educator Program in Ghana. The objective of the Program is to train and develop a strong team of 20 NAS advanced EMTs to serve as EMS Educators with the Ghana National Ambulance Service (NAS). The EMS Educators will be responsible for providing initial and continuing education to NAS pre-hospital providers and basic community healthcare workers across Ghana. This novel and exciting program will be based in the Ashanti Region of Ghana at the NAS Training Academy, and will be overseen by an expert team of EMS and Emergency Care physicians. The duration of the project is 01-November 2014 to 30-October-2015 (12 months).

Candidate Description:

We are seeking two experienced, certified EMS educators to be part of the leadership team of this EMS Educator Program.

Requirements of each EMS educator applicant includes:

• Certification as EMS educator (within the past 10 years)
• Minimum 3 years of classroom and field training experience (specifically with basic, intermediate and/or advanced EMTs; experience with Paramedic training optional)
• Significant experience working in Africa (in an educational and/or clinical capacity)
• Willingness and availability to live in Ghana during the entire program period.

Principal activities by the EMS Educator applicant includes:

• Actively participate in design and implementation of the NAS EMS Educator Program
• Conducting day-to-day classroom and field training of NAS EMS Educator students
• Conducting semi-frequent cognitive, affective and skills assessments of EMS Educator students
• Writing progress and status reports of the EMS Educator Program and students
• Working closely with the US and Ghana Program leadership and management team.

If selected, each EMS Educator will be well-compensated, including:

• USD $50,000 for a 12 month contract
• Relocation expenses (round-trip airfare from their home country to Ghana)
• 1 additional round-trip airfare from Ghana to home country (for short holidays and visits)
• Accommodation in Ghana
• Program-related domestic ground and air travel

How to apply:

To apply, please send, in English, your cover letter and CV to Dr. Rachel T. Moresky at sidharte@columbia.edu, no later than October 31, 2014.

Organization: MENTOR Initiative
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 20 Oct 2014

The Country Medical Coordinator is a member of the Country Management Team (CMT) and as such responsible for the development of the mission’s medical strategies and for the quality of the health programmes all along the project cycle, from assessment, to implementation, monitoring and evaluation. S/he works closely with the field medical coordinators and head of mission in assessing, implementing and following-up all health aspects of the programs as per logical frameworks and/or in accordance with the programme grant/award specifications.

How to apply:

CV and letter of motivation to recruitment@mentor-initiative.net

Please also copy helle@mentor-initiative.net

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 12 Oct 2014

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Liberia, and supervision of the Senior Medical Coordinator, in his/her function as Team Leader of an IOM ETUs-Support Mobile Medical Team, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the supervision, effective coordination and implementation of quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) mechanisms of all the medical, infection prevention and control, occupational health and psychosocial support activities related to management of a cluster of Ebola Treatment Units (ETUs) within IOM operations in Liberia.

S/he is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards, safety of IOM personnel, building and maintaining of partnership with agencies and Government, and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support as ETUs-Support Mobile Medical Team Leader, the Senior Medical Coordinator in the management, administration, implementation, internal and external coordination of all clinical services, infection prevention and control and related services of the management of the IOM Ebola Response Project in Liberia, in coordination of other logistics and support IOM team leaders.
2. Lead the Infection Prevention and Control practitioners in the direct application of updated and effective safety, quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) measures and internationally accepted infection prevention and control standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols (e.g. WHO, MSF, US Centres for Disease Control etc.) in both clinical and non-clinical services of ETUs set up:

i) Patient Admissions Unit (PAD);

ii) Patient Care Wards (CARE);

iii) Infection Prevention and Control (INF-Control);

iv) Pharmaceutical Supply and Medical Consumables;

v) Bio-waste Management and Body Removal;

vi) Occupational Health and Safety of Staff;

vii) Psychosocial Support (PSS); and Social Communications; as well as logistics, WASH, transport etc. in all ETUs operations.

1. Manage the internal medical coordination mechanisms in all phases of the ETUs operations with IOM Senior Medical Coordinator and ETUs medical care operations (doctors, nurses, operations, logistics, pharmacy and medical supplies occupational health and psychosocial support etc. and other logistic, operations, and administration managers.
2. Serve as IOM’s focal point in coordination and liaison with the external ETUs staff in the QA/QC mechanisms and clinical management of ETUs; including organizing joint meetings, trainings, monitoring, evaluation and data analysis.
3. Facilitate and manage the scheduling of on-site Ebola training requirements of all staff involved in ETUs operations with external partners and IOM ETUs section team leaders.
4. Monitor and analyse the infection and prevention control, ETUs clinical services and wider public health process, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness, recommending specific actions, and assist in the development of monitoring and evaluation protocols.
5. Report on identified needs and constraints, and advise the Senior Medical Coordinator on progress, plans, priorities, and issues related to QA/QC and effectiveness within ETUs operations.
6. Represent IOM at health and other related coordination meetings, liaise and coordinate with national and international health and development assistance authorities, agencies or organizations regarding strategic planning on health related matters; key counterparts will include Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), International Medical Corps (IMC) other Health Cluster partner agencies among others, and other stakeholders.
7. Ensure that critical epidemiological and operational data are collected and analysed at the level of ETUs, and are transmitted as needed. Provide periodic technical updates and documentation/ dissemination of best practice materials in close coordination with IOM Liberia team, and MHD at Headquarters as appropriate.
8. Contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs, as well as for donors and partner agencies.
9. Undertake duty trips to ETUs locations on a regular basis.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

Emergency and Crisis

• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

· Doctorate in General Medicine, Internal or Emergencies Medicine or a related field from an accredited academic institution with eight years of relevant professional experience; or

· University degree in the above fields with ten years of relevant professional experience;

· Post-graduate education in Public Health, Emergency Management, Humanitarian Assistance or Hospital Administration is an advantage.

Experience

• Experience in clinical care in a hospital setting; treatment of communicable diseases (e.g. tuberculosis, cholera, dengue hemorrhagic fever etc.);
• Experience in infection prevention and control measures, safety practices and bio-waste management including experience in evaluating health programmes and protocols;
• Experience in working with government and/or at international agencies; including conceptualisation, analysis and implementation of programmes; and resource mobilization;
• Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies, donors and organizations;
• Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, infectious diseases and in a resource poor setting is beneficial;
• Familiarity with the public health sector in the African region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Liberian Kreyol is an advantage.

Note:

* With frequent travel to field missions within Liberia.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by October 12, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 12 Oct 2014

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Liberia, technical oversight and health policy guidance of the Director of Migration Health Division (Headquarters), and in close coordination with the Ebola Response Project Manager in Liberia, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the overall supervision, effective coordination, reporting, and adherence to strategic directions of all the medical, infection prevention and control, occupational health and psychosocial support and social communication activities related to management of Ebola Treatment Units (ETU) and other health operations in Liberia.

S/he is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards, safety of IOM personnel, building and maintaining of partnership with agencies and Government, and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. As Senior Medical Coordinator oversees the management, administration, implementation, internal and external coordination of all clinical services, as well as infection prevention and control, and related services of the management of the IOM Ebola Response Project in Liberia.
2. Manage internal medical coordination in all phases of the ETU operations with IOM Liberia senior management, Project Manager and core team leaders of the ETU medical care operations (e.g. medical doctors, nurses, operations and logistics liaison, pharmaceutical and medical supplies, administration and human resources, psychosocial support, occupational health, and social communications etc.).
3. In coordination with the Project Manager and Project Officer liaise with the external recruitment agencies in filling up positions needed for the management of the ETUs; including organizing joint meetings, trainings, monitoring, evaluation and data analysis.
4. Lead the development and implementation of the infection prevention control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on internationally accepted standards and guidelines (e.g. WHO, MSF, US Centres for Disease Control etc.) in the specific clinical sections and related services of the ETU set up:

i) Patient Admissions Unit (PAD);

ii) Patient Care Wards (CARE);

iii) Infection Prevention and Control (INF-Control);

iv) Pharmaceutical Supply and Medical Consumables;

v) Bio-waste Management and Body Removal;

vi) Occupational Health and Safety of Staff;

vii) Psychosocial Support (PSS); and Social Communications, etc.

1. Supervise the IOM ETU Mobile Team (PAD, CARE, INF-Control, bio-waste management, etc.) to ensure continuous provision of quality services.
2. Guide and direct the application of all safety, quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) measures and infection prevention and control SOPs in both the clinical and the non-clinical aspects (e.g. logistics, WASH, transport, management of bio-waste and body removal etc.) in all ETU operations.
3. Coordinate the on-site Ebola training requirements of all staff involved in ETU operations with external partners and IOM ETU section team leaders.
4. Coordinate with Psychosocial Specialists and ETUs management staff the delivery of social communications and psychosocial support activities within the ETU. Liaise with Migration Health Division (MHD) in Geneva, as well as with the Head of Mental Health and Psychosocial Response Section as needed.
5. Coordinate the resource deployment, activation, implementation, reporting and monitoring of clinical aspects of ETU operations.
6. Advice the Chief of Mission, Project Manager and members of the senior management, MHD Director, RO Dakar Regional Director and MHD/DOE Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) on progress, plans, priorities and strategies and developments related to ETU operations.
7. Monitor and analyse the public health/clinical services’ process, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness, recommending specific actions, and assist in the development of monitoring and evaluation protocols.
8. Represent IOM at health and other related cluster meetings, liaise and coordinate with the national and international health and development assistance authorities, agencies or organizations regarding strategic planning on health related matters; key counterparts will include Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), International Medical Corps (IMC) other Health Cluster partner agencies among others, and other stakeholders.
9. Provide periodic technical updates and documentation/ dissemination of best practice materials in close coordination with IOM Liberia team, DRD, DOE, and MHD at Headquarters as appropriate.
10. Contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs, as well as for donors and partner agencies.
11. Undertake duty trips to ETU locations on a regular basis.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

Emergency and Crisis

• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

· Master’s degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, Humanitarian Assistance, medical specialization in Infectious Diseases plus University Degree in Medicine or a related field from an accredited academic institution with eight years of relevant professional experience; or

· University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least ten years of professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in public health, emergency health response;
• Experience in the implementation of infection prevention, control programmes and evaluating health programmes and protocols;
• Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, contagious diseases and a resource poor setting are beneficial;
• Experience working with government and/or at international agencies; including conceptualisation, analysis and implementation of programme; and resource mobilization;
• Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies, donors and organizations;
• Familiarity with the public health sector in the African region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Liberian Kreyol is an advantage.

Note:

* With frequent travel to field missions within Liberia.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by October 12, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 01 Nov 2014

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work: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 to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps has been operating in CAR since 2007, primarily in the north-eastern regions of Vakaga and Haute-Kotto. International Medical Corps remains one of only two international organizations providing health and protection assistance in each of these regions. International Medical Corps has also been supporting Sudanese refugee in Ouaka prefecture in the south of the country since 2010. As of 2014, International Medical Corps has expanded its areas of operation to include Bouca sub-prefecture in the north west and was chosen as UNHCR’s implementing partner at an additional two refugee camps in the south, as well as an emergency response to the recent crisis in Bangui.
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JOB SUMMARY:

Through a one year project funded by OFDA, International Medical Corps seek to prevent and reduce excess mortality and morbidity of vulnerable displaced people and resident communities through health, nutrition and protection interventions in Haute Kotto and Vakaga prefecture in Central African Republic.

As part of the implementing team, a medical doctor is required to provide hands-on care and upgrade the skills and knowledge of local counter parts and/or community health workers in the areas of medical and sterilization practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK: (Essential functions, quality/quantity expected list of marginal duties and number of national/and or expat staff supervised)

1. Medical/Program Management
   • Conduct routine and emergency surgeries as required
   • Asses local capacity of doctors and health care teams and conduct trauma and emergency trainings as needed
   • Implement standard surgical and sterilization practices Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly activity reports and submit relevant information to the Medical Director and Country Director
   • Submit required activity reports and statistics
   • Anticipate changing needs and emergencies
2. Representation
   • Attend health coordination meetings as well as other coordination meetings which are relevant to country programs as required by Medical Director
   • Serve as a liaison with MOH on matters related to the program to ensure programmatic accountability
   • Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the NGO community
   • Participate the production of reports at site and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information
   • Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
3. Human Resources Management
   • Assist in the selection and training of qualified health staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Medical Director and Finance Director
   • Supervise the day-to-day health staff to ensure smooth and effective operations
   • Ensure compliance to local labor laws including working hours
   • Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
4. Training/ Capacity Building
   • Determine training needs medical staff
   • Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
5. Working Relationships
   • Maintain frequent communication with Medical Director to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated
   • Work with Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs supplies
   • Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities or as assigned
   • Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary
6. Security
   • Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies Qualifications:- Medical degree; with surgical training
7. Minimum of three years of experience required, of which 1 to 2 years should be of developing country experience or resource deprived environment
8. Previous NGO experience
9. Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written
10. Must have excellent self-motivation skills
11. Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGO’s; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people
12. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
13. Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
14. Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
15. Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
16. Excellent decision making skills
17. Must work independently under difficult conditions
18. Must be able to take on non medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for other team members
19. Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)
20. Strong writing and presentation skills;
21. Proven capabilities in leadership required
22. Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills
23. Fluency in French required.
24. Ability to read, write, analyse and interpret technical and non-technical information in English.
25. While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor extreme weather conditions

How to apply:

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: Médecins du Monde
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.

Médecins du Monde-France is present in Egypt since the end of 2004.

From 2005 to 2012, it implemented and completed projects to improve health care access for children in street situation.

In May 2014, Médecins du Monde-France has launched a project to improve access to mental health services among most at risk populations in Great Cairo.

In Egypt, the populations most at risk of incurring in mental distress are women victims of violence, disadvantaged children, prisoners, and persons with disabilities. People living with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C are as well affected by mental distress.

Main challenges assessed in the field of mental health care and support to marginalized populations in Cairo are:

• No adequate integrated services and support programmes at the community level
• Lack of mental health care services at the Primary Health Care level, and above all in marginalized and deprived areas
• Widespread stigma around the concept of mental health and towards persons suffering of any kind of mental health distress
• No existence of a platform for exchange and dialogue among non-state actors, families networks, patients, health and social practitioners and local authorities concerned by mental health issues.

Mdm's project main components are capacity building of medical and social staff of Primary health centres and local NGOs, health education, anti-stigma activities and advocacy initiatives.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work under the supervision and in close collaboration with the General Coordinator in Cairo.

You will supervise, organise and participate in the implementation of the mission’s medical activities.

You will ensure to integrate a public health approach in the program’s planning, assessment and implementation.

More specifically you:

Assessment,implementation and project monitoring :

• assess needs, feasibility of activities, resources needed, definition of priorities and timing, through a participatory approach with MDM team, local partners and beneficiaries
• supervise the accurate and ethical medical content throughout program’s planning and activities implementation
• coordinate the activities implemented by the Medical team: documentation and gathering of technical information, development of material, educational material
• organize and participate to meetings with the partners and other MdM networks in Cairo
• participate in meeting and discussions with local authorities (Ministry of Health)
• set-up new health projects (field assessment visits; medical recruitment; planning; follow-up)

Activities monitoring:

• create monitoring tools with the MdM team and ensure their distribution and explanation to the project partners
• ensure data collection and analysis according to planned indicators

Project evaluation and reporting process:

• gather data and documentation
• participate in the organisation and animation of meetings with all actors of the project
• participate in analysis and reporting

Management of the mission and fundings search (in collaboration with the general coordinator)

• update the health aspects of the country strategy
• support with technical information in cases of project modifications or updates
• ensure the respect of donors requirements
• participate with the general coordinator in the project budget construction and supervision on medical items and medical related activities;
• writing with the general coordinator new project proposals

Capacity Building of the technical team:

• training the medical team on: reporting, health needs assessment and analysis
• provide the team with planning and organization tools

Communication, representation:

• ensure the exchange of medical / technical information with the head office; supervise the respect of procedures and of the obligation to give information within the team
• participate in the negotiations and in the development of agreements with Health local partners and authorities

Team management

• You will directly supervise and evaluate the Technical Team

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Starting: ASAP
• Duration: 6 - 12 months
• Contract : EMPLOYEE (French contract)
• Fixed term contract

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Mental Health degree (psychiatrist recommended or experienced psychologist)
• Work experience in public health is an asset
• Previous professional experience in Middle-East
• Experience in humanitarian field, in NGOs
• Experience in programme coordination and management
• Experience in team management
• Experience in project proposal writing and needs assessment
• Adaptability
• Ability to take decisions
• Diplomatic
• Reactivity, anticipation, capacity to take initiatives
• Organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to work and to live in particular conditions (political instability)
• You will be committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and be motivated by its non-statutory, Not-For-Profit model

Languages:

• Fluent English (oral and written) mandatory
• Arabic prefered
• French is an asset

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

How to apply:

To apply this position, please send a resume and a cover letter via this link.

To have a look at all our vacancies.

« MdM reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding. »

Organization: MENTOR Initiative
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 20 Oct 2014

The MENTOR Initiative (MENTOR) is an international non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing on going emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Liberia, Angola, Kenya, the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Chad.

The Project Medical Coordinator is responsible for all the medical aspects of MENTOR operational response in the mission, with emphasis on support to existing health facilities in his/her area of responsibility. He/she guarantees the appropriate implementation and management of medical aspects of MENTOR projects in CAR ensuring the achievement of the objectives as per donor agreement and logical frame work. As member of the Mentor coordination team, the Project Medical Coordinator participates in and contributes to result oriented coordination team meetings, both in the capital and in the field.

How to apply:

CV and letter of motivation to recruitment@mentor-initiative.net

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

MEDICAL COORDINATOR (MD)

Background on CTG Global

CTG Global is a managed services company specializing in recruitment, management consultancy, human resources support services in disaster affected and post conflict countries around the world. We provide services to international humanitarian aid organizations, governments, and development agencies, to alleviate the administration burden enabling them to focus their management on the core business objectives. Our model is particularly well designed and proven to work in hostile and threatening environments to ensure our clients continue to have a reliable HR output. CTG Global ensures our services and consultants are selected for their suitability to operate in the environment regardless of its insecurity. We relieve our clients of any liability and mitigate any risk involved in placing personnel into regions deemed less secure.

Background on the Project

For this requirement CTG Global is required to provide Foreign Medical Teams (FMT) in support of the Ebola crisis in Liberia. Staff will be require to provide clinical management functions of Ebola Treatment Units (ETU) across Liberia.

Monrovia urgently requires at least 1,000 ETU beds (currently there are only 240 ETU beds set up in Monrovia), while Freetown and its surrounding areas require a minimum of 250 as soon as possible (currently there are 15 ETU beds in Freetown).

The level of care offered inside the ETUs, while basic (especially in the first phase), will encourage families to bring loved ones forward for isolation and care.

Job Description

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to organising, supervising and/or executing:

i) Overall coordination of medical operations at ETU

ii) Planning, Medical Supplies supervision, safety and QA/QC

iii) ETU team leader

Qualifications & Attributes

The successful candidate will be able to work results-driven and without direct supervision.

a) Qualifications

i) Doctor of Medicine (MD)

b) Experience

i) Proved infectious diseases control experience, hygiene, isolation ward management, leadership, coordination, and management of health personnel in busy health facility

ii) Minimum 10 years experience

iii) Solid professional international field experience at senior level with emergency response experience working in fragile states

· Emergency response experience working in fragile states

· Health and disease outbreak background highly desired

· Previous first phase emergency response experience highly desired

iv) Professional experience in Africa, especially within projected performance locations is preferred

c) Skills & Competencies

i) Forward thinking: has a flexible approach to change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, seeks improvements and looks to the future

ii) Languages: Fluency in English with strong narrative and verbal communications skills is required, and good working knowledge of French is highly desirable

iii) Flexibility and adaptability to work overtime, often with short notice, to meet deadlines – overtime is likely to include late nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays

d) Other Duties/Requirements:

i) Ability to obtain a worksite location visa

ii) Holds valid Passport from home country

e) Physical Requirements:

i) Confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit”

ii) Full inoculations current and up to date (including but not limited to Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Typhoid Fever).

Applications

Applications should apply through our recruitment division: crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_585” in the email subject line.

Due to the expected high number of applications, we kindly request you to include the following information in your email response:

1) Salary Expectation: (per month)

2) Available Deployment Date:

3) Reason for Applying:

4) Qualifications suitable for the position:

URGENT APPOINTMENT therefore deadline for applications is 2300 (Dubai time) on 19^th October 2014.

These Terms of Reference have been designed as a guide to the position and are not likely to be the definitive responsibilities and are not designed to restricted ability to improve in any area identified has a requirement for attention. CTG as a small and growing company relies on its staff keeping an open mind, a flexible approach to work and a dedication and loyalty to its business development.

How to apply:

Applications

Applications should apply through our recruitment division: crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_585” in the email subject line.

Organization: GOAL
Country: Liberia, Sierra Leone
Closing date: 30 Oct 2014

****Job Title:**** Ebola Virus Disease Centre Medical Coordinator

****Location:**** Liberia or Sierra Leone

****Contract Duration:****3-6 months

****Ebola Outbreak in Sierra Leone (SL) and Liberia and GOALs Response to Date****

The 2014 Ebola outbreak is the largest Ebola outbreak in history and the first in West Africa. The current outbreak is affecting multiple countries in West Africa with Sierra Leone/Liberia first reporting cases in March of this year. As of September of this year Liberia has reported over 3,000 cases with Sierra Leone reporting over 2.500 cases. Based on current rates of infection it is expected that case numbers will climb significantly in the current months. GOAL has been working in Sierra Leone for several years now and has been active in the Ebola Health response since the outbreak was declared. Due to the scale of the outbreak in Liberia GOAL has decided to establish a response in Liberia to provide assistance to the large numbers of people who have become infected in recent weeks and are expected to be infected in the coming weeks and months ahead.

****Summary of Role:****The EVD Centre Medical Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the operation of GOALs Ebola Medical Treatment Facility in Ebola.

****Key Responsibilities****

• Overall Management of EVD Centre (s) and ensuring that clinical care and infection control is of a minimum acceptable standard.
• Ensure that EVD Centre infection control and safety procedures are in place and documented.
• Ensure that standards of patient care and all appropriate protocols are in place and being implemented in the EVD Centre.
• Ensure that all staff have been provided with appropriate training on infection control and risk reduction management and that on the job training is ongoing and part of day to day practice.
• Infection Control equipment is in place and being used appropriately by all clinical staff.
• Ensure that all logistics, supplies are in place and that appropriate supply chain is in place.
• Provide training and de-briefing for all health and other Ebola Centre staff.
• Provide direct clinical care as required based on patient need and patient load.
• Provide technical support and oversight for all elements of managing the EVD Treatment Centre including waste disposal, water supply and infection control parameters and provide support to technical staff in managing this.
• Ensure that any possible risk exposure by staff to possible infection is dealt with promptly.

****Requirements****

1. Experienced and skilled Nurse or Doctor ideally with relevant skills in infectious diseases/infection control in an acute clinical setting
2. Experience of working in challenging acute clinical settings
3. Ideally at least 1-2 years working in a health humanitarian contexts; infectious disease outbreaks or medical emergency response.
4. Relevant people management skills and providing direction for a multi-disciplinary team
5. Experience in coordination
6. Excellent IT and report writing skills
7. Ability to work in a difficult situation and deal with challenging clinical settings.

How to apply:

http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=...

Organization: MENTOR Initiative
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 06 Oct 2014

The MENTOR Initiative (MENTOR) is an international non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing on going emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Liberia, Angola, Kenya, the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Chad.

We are currently looking for a Public Health Specialist to lead a Home Based Treatment programme for the current Ebola outbreak in Liberia to start with immediate effect.

If you feel you have either the operational programme or the relevant technical experience to contribute to the programme team and are interested in applying to the Mentor Initiative then please submit a general letter of interest and CV to recruitment@mentor-initiative.net

How to apply:

CV and letter of motivation to recruitment@mentor-initiative.net

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 18 Nov 2014

Application deadline: Friday, September 26, 2014

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged!

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Ebola Treatment Centre in Monrovia, Liberia

The International Rescue Committee is in discussions to run a 100-bed, Ebola Treatment Centre in Monrovia, Liberia. The Centre will be a high-capacity, isolated unit which will require the oversight of 240 staff including 14 international staff, over a period of 6-9 months. Given the magnitude of the need, the plan is to set up the Centre immediately. Staff safety is an absolute priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures with be undertaken to protect staff. Given the tedious nature of the work, personal protective equipment which must be worn at all times in the heat and need for strict adherence to infection control protocols, staff will have ample rest time.

The IRC will prioritize health workers who are available immediately for 6 to 8 weeks and clinicians and who have experience with safety practices in highly contagious areas.

The following are "highly desired criteria" for physicians and nurses:

• Previous work in a highly contagious area (i.e. a tuberculosis ward, cholera treatment centre) or a Level 4 biosafety area
• 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
• Experience with using personal protective equipment

The IRC seeks one (1) Medical Coordinator.

The Medical Coordinator is the overall lead for management of the clinical area. The responsibilities of include:

• Assuming responsibility for overall clinical care at the ETC
• Ensuring that clinical management and infection prevention and control procedures are being applied by clinical staff according to a strict protocol.
• Providing direct patient care for complicated cases and advice on special cases (pregnant women, children, etc)
• Providing on the job training to clinical staff
• Liaising with key treatment partners (WHO, MSF, MOH, CDC, IMC, US Army) to ensure proper coordination and to apply best practices
• This position will enter the wet area of the ETC

The ideal candidate will be a physician who has the "highly desired criteria" above, with demonstrated and repeated experience working in isolation centres for viral hemorrhagic fevers or secondarily, field hospitals or cholera treatment centres. Demonstrated experience in supervising a team in the strict adherence to infection control is needed.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2ltbC41OTk1Mi4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20