Gaza Medical Doctor

Founded in 1993, Médecins du Monde Switzerland is a medical association of international solidarity that is part of the Médecins du Monde network. We provide sustainable access to health care for people in vulnerable situations in Switzerland and around the world.

WE PROVIDE CARE

For nearly 30 years, we have been working to ensure that the right to health is effective for all, without financial, social, cultural, or geographical barriers. We collaborate with civil society organizations and local authorities to implement projects in Switzerland and around the world.

WE BEAR WITNESS

We call up on and accompany regional, national, and international authorities to facilitate access to healthcare and promote respect for human rights. We advocate with decision makers to change things in a sustainable way.

MdM Switzerland, has been working in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) since 1994 in the sector of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), implementing emergency and development interventions, focusing on victim of occupation-related violence, children and detention, suicide prevention and management, strengthen of access to mental health cares at national and community level, and advocacy initiative.

YOUR MISSION

Under the direct supervision of the Project Area Officer and in close coordination with Gaza Field Coordinator and Medical Consultant, the Medical Doctor will organise, implement and monitor the medical activities of the programme that MdM-CH is implementing in Gaza Strip.

• S/he will promote the quality of medical activities, practices and data.
• S/he will directly or indirectly lead/supervise medical teams (MdM-CH or partner).

Main objective:

• Coordinate and manage the medical activities implemented in Gaza by MdM-CH and its local partner

Specific objectives:

• To contribute to implementing medical emergencies interventions
• Contribute to the development of MdM Emergency preparedness and Response Plan (EPREP) in cooperation with MdM technical and coordination teams.
• Ensure the proper use of MdM resources in Palestine.
• Ensure the respect of MdM procedures in Palestine.

The Medical Doctor controls the staff under his/her direct supervision according to the organigram, and participates in the project meetings according to the indications established by the Project Area Officer and Gaza Field Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Main responsibilities and tasks of the Medical Doctor can change according to the organization of the work and to the composition of the team.

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MdM-CH protocols.
• Responsible for scheduling, developing training tools, and providing the on-the-job/supervision training for the people who benefitted from the training
• Ensure technical meetings with partners are regularly conducted regarding project activities (e.g. trainings, simulations, and workshops), under the supervision of the Project Area Officer
• Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and take care the quality within MdM-CH’s premises and its local partner along with assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Lead the community awareness activities within targeted areas, ensuring that awareness topics are relevant to the needs of the communities and are in line with MdM-CH priority topics and develop IEC materials to support community awareness activities
• To conduct field visits to the mobile clinic teams and other PHCCs and ensure that the trainees complete satisfactorily their training course, through an assessment of trainees’ attendance and their performance.
• To participate in the data collection needed for assessments, data analysis, and writing reports.
• Provide program operational reports based on the request of the supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with MHPSS team within MdM-CH and its local partner to ensure better implementation of medical aspects.
• Attend team meetings and to give input and ideas for current and future interventions.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine and medico-surgical emergency diploma with experience in
• emergency
• Previous experience at the PHC level
• Previous experience in Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan design and implementation will be an asset.
• At least 2 years of work experience with NGOs
• Capacity to organize and conduct training.
• Good supervision & reporting skills
• Good communication skills.
• Good command of English and Arabic languages (both written and spoken)
• Computer skills (word, excel, PowerPoint, statistics software…)
• Experience in health information management and/or health data collection and analysis will be an asset

CONDITIONS

The position is based in Gaza,

Contract type: fixed term contract

Contract Duration: 6 months renewable, with 3 months’ probation period

Working Hours: Standard office working hours from Sunday to Thursday.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION 05./04./2024

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send a detailed CV and motivational letter in English to: [email protected]  titled “Gaza Medical doctor”.

The applications received after the deadline or without all the required documents, will not be considered.