ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps com- munities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This unique role is found to date only in Ethiopia as part of the innovative project: Ethiopia Medical Assistance Team (E-MAT).
Job holders are General Practitioners based in Gambella, dedicated to providing evidence based primary care to the staff members and families of the UN World Food Programme working in Ethiopia. The Medical Officers are required to employ their clinical experience and pro-active public health/ community health approach in managing and treating patients especially in remote locations, utilizing the resources available and coordinating closely with the Coordinating Doctor in Addis Ababa. A unique blend of family practice, public health, occupational health and emergency training and experience in clinical management is needed to fulfill this role.
JOB PURPOSE
In the interest of WFP’s duty of care and organizational continuity, the role of the Medical Officer is to provide primary care to WFP employees and family members in the interest of promoting health, preventing injury and illness, stabilizing any emergencies, facilitating medical evacuations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive):
Reporting to the Coordinating Doctor in Addis Ababa for clinical and technical issues and Project Coordinator for admin issues, the Medical Officer will undertake the following tasks:
Clinical Duties:
Medical Administrative Duties
Administrative duties
· Maintain up-to-date inventory of the E-MAT Clinic Pharmacies, medical/diagnostic supplies, equipment and consumables;
· Maintain a 24-hour roster of available specialists for referral and treatment;
· Check equipment and supplies at every rotation and maintain this in working order;
· Ensure that any single use medical instruments are properly disposed of, any reusable medical instruments are properly sterilized.
· Ensures that clinic spaces are maintained and clean;
. Perform other related duties as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: First level university degree in medicine from an accredited/recognized institute, licensed university medical education program. License and registration to practice as a GP. Advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in public health and/or health-related fields or Post graduate studies or specialized training in emergency response is desirable.
Experience: At least 5 years of clinical experience in Family Practice Medicine and/or Emergency Medicine. Having excellent clinical judgment and experience in health education and community/public health campaigns would be an added advantage.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.
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