No. Position/s: 1 (One)
VA No.: 86094
Contract: Service Contract
Grade: SC 10
Post Duration: One year with possibility of extension.
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).
Jobholders are General Practitioners based in Gode, 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:
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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