Medical Doctor

Job Description

• Provide consultations with diagnosis and treatment of illnesses based on the guidelines in Ethiopia and focusing initially on IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses)
• Support the treatment of co-infections in children diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition and referred to an appropriate outpatient treatment program. 
• Provide appropriate referrals to the medical doctor or to the relevant referral sites in a timely fashion without delays
• Prescribe medications and instruct patients on correct usage based on guidelines.
• Ensure medical supplies are available and support the projection of needs.
• Provide patient education and instruct on prevention methods for illness, proper nutrition, and hygiene.
• Compile weekly and monthly reports required by the Ministry of Health as well as UNHCR and provide to the clinic in-charge.
• Follow EPI routine/campaigns sessions at clinic and catchment
• Follow infection, prevention, and control protocols through maintaining good hand hygiene and appropriately using personal protective equipment
• Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.

Department:  Medical 

Team: Program Teams 

Reports to (position): Health and Nutrition Manager 

Location(s): Afar_ Berhale Refugee Camp

Work Days & Hours: Monday-Saturday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends and public holidays

Travel: Regular travel to field offices

If Manager of Staff, Positions Supervised: (directly & indirectly) TBD

Job Requirement

• Aiming to achieve the highest quality programming possible within the challenging context of Afar Region, Ethiopia
• Ensure all patients are treated based on the Guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the IMCI guidelines
• Ensure rational use of drugs such that only those essential for treatment are prescribed. Do not overprescribe.
• Provide compassionate and respectful care to all patients who present to the clinic
• Support other staff and colleagues to maintain good infection control practices to prevent spread of illnesses within the clinic and among the staff
• Additional activities
• Support other areas of the clinic as requested or needed to ensure efficiency and quality of care to all
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, disposing of waste and sharps appropriately.
• Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. 

•  1 year of professional experience after qualification

• Knowledge of development & humanitarian issues and concepts 
• Fluent spoken and written  Afar, Amharic and English.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills  
• Proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations
• Excellent communicator 
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment 
• Negotiation and representation skills 
• Analytical and problem-solving Computer literate, able to work efficiently in Microsoft office on standard or mobile platforms.

• Humanitarian motivation
• Emotionally and spiritually mature 
• Team player – practical, desire to support the field teams.   
• Willingness to pitch in and get the job done 
• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues 
• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure 
• Able to build new relationships and gain people’s trust quickly
• Integrity in representing Medical Teams Willing to travel to insecure environments

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to embrace and promote Medical Teams International mission and vision
• Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public