Medical Doctor

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

About the position

Job title : Medical Doctor

Type of contract : Fixed term contract and Backup Pool

Post location : Beir El-Balah, Khan Younis

Starting date : As soon as possible

Main purpose of the position and responsibilities:

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits, consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
• Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
• Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
• Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensure professional confidentiality is respected.
• Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.

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Education

 Diploma in Tropical Medicine or post-registration experience in Public Health, obs and gynae, paediatrics, A&E, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS/STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery

Experience

2 years’ experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work - Previous experience with MSF and other NGOs is an asset - Experience in primary care, pediatrics and internal medicine is an asset

Languages                            

Arabic and English

Knowledge

Essential - Computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies

Results and Quality Orientation,Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management

Interested candidate are invited to submit their application, composed of a CV in English, diplomas copie and ID copie before the 1st of September 2024 through Apply Now-button below.