Doctors without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in 1971. Today, MSF provides independent, impartial assistance in more than 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters.
MSF Switzerland in Nigeria currently has 3 projects mainly on primary and secondary health care, vaccination, nutrition programs and water and sanitation activities in Gambaru/Ngala, Rann and Banki.
Starting date: as soon as possible
Type of contract: 3 months renewable
Place of work: Ngala. Specific compensation package available due to the remote location.
Scope of responsibility:
Provide outpatient and inpatient medical care to patients according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards
Function responsibilities include:
– Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient and nutritional consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
– Keep the patient (incl. family) informed about the illness, provide appropriate explanations about the treatment
– Follow up the evolution of patients through daily visits, consultations and examinations
– Check the rational distribution of medicines and sterilization of the medical material.
– Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, update supervisor about any problem or complication, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
– Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical team
– Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed, reducing bio-hazard risks, improving infection control
– Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.
– Respect medical secret and confidentiality
Experience required:
– Medical Doctor Diploma. Desirable diploma in Tropical Medicine.
– 2 year experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work (can be within medical training). Experience in tropical medicine, Public Health, obs and gynae, paediatrics, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS/STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery an asset. Experience in a nutritional programme is an asset.
Required qualification:
– Essential computer literacy (word, excel)
– English language mandatory , French an asset
– People Management, Teamwork, Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management
Please send your CV & Cover Letter to the below email and specify the position you are applying for in the subject of your email otherwise it will not be considered. There is no set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
Subject: Medical Doctor
Only selected applicant will be contacted for a test and an interview if successful.
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