SOS Children’s Villages Liberia (established since 1981), is a Member Association of SOS Children’s Villages International
(established since 1949); an international, non-governmental and developmental organization with Global footprints in
over 133 Countries; promoting and protecting the interests and rights of children at risk of losing parental care and
providing alternative parental care to vulnerable children; whilst focusing of family-based care to strengthen their families
and communities
SOS Children’s Villages Liberia is currently operating a wide range of programs both in Monrovia and Juah Town- along
the Buchanan Highway; including its fully functional Children’s Villages, Family Strengthening Programs, Youth Facility,
the Hermann Gmeiner International School Program (Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior & Senior High) and its renowned
Medical Center.
SOS Children’s Villages Liberia is in search of competent candidates with the right attitude and agility to occupy the
below listed positions
Medical Doctor
Reporting: Functional – Medical Center Manager
Matrix – National Director

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
The post holder may be required to have regular contact with or access to children or young people. As part of these
responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of
keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our
work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis. The post holder should report and respond to interventions as
determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Deadline for Submission: 7th November 2019
Submit your application to: recruitment.hr@sosliberia.org or apply through the system below.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted REFERENCE DETAIL BELOW
1. MEDICAL DOCTOR
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Doctor is responsible to
 Promote and provide good health care services to all patients, including SOS children and Staff, through proper examinations
and tests to diagnose patients’ conditions.
 Serve as the allopathic physician to boost the image of SOS Liberia
 Prescribe treatment and medications to attempt to heal any illnesses or injuries based on findings from examinations and tests
 Provide consultation as General practitioner and pediatrician
 Provide consultation as the often first start of every patient visit
 Routinely work in teams; with nurses and aides assisting them in well-lit work locations
POSITION REQUIREMENT
 Minimum of 5 –10 years’ experience as a Medical Doctor with proven track record working in a wide variety of medical setting
like long-term facility or hospitals, clinics,
nursing homes and any health care
institutions;
A loving home for every child
SOS Children’s Villages Liberia
P.O. Box 1924
Matadi
Monrovia, Liberia
T +231 886 514879
sos-no@sosliberia.org
www.sosoliberia.org
 Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Medicine from a recognized University. Advanced study or specialization in various medical
fields is an added advantage for aspiring candidates.
 Good communication skills (Excellent written and verbal)
 Medically aware of updates in medical terminologies and procedures and in touch with the new trends in medicine
 Highly responsible and sensitive with a good sense of humor
 Knowledge of hospital facility management systems and procedures
 Demonstrates a wide range of medical knowledge
 Comprehensive experience in clinical assessment
 Good Analytical and Conceptualized Skills
 Commitment to health and safety requirement
 A highly enthusiastic personnel with strong professional ethics
 Working knowledge of the use of hospital digitalized system, printers, scanners, photocopiers, etc.
 Goal-oriented with an excellent time management skill and the ability to prioritize work
 Attention to detail and problem solving skills
 Honest, hardworking, reliable and punctual.
 High level of respect for confidentiality of all information concerning each patient.
 Ability to supervise often difficult staff, effectively
 Willingness to take on additional duties from time to time as duty demands
 Ability to work as a team
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Diagnose patients through evaluating their signs and symptoms that they are experiencing.
 Carry out ample amount of medical research in order to come up with appropriate solution whenever the diagnoses and
preliminary testing are not adequate to know the patient’s ailment.
 Note down every symptom and signs that are manifested by of the patient as well as any progress.
 Make and ensure patient(s) record with the history of illnesses as well as histories in treatment regimen are recorded,
immediately.
 Contribute to physician effectiveness by identifying patient care issues that must be addressed
 Inform Medical Center Manager about any problems or discrepancies that might arise concerning patients or the staff of the
facility
 Assess patients’ health and demands and aim to provide quick and lasting solution
 Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection control policies and protocols
 Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with SOS procedures, rules, and regulations
 Review patients‘ medical history, interpret diagnostic test such as x-ray, ultrasounds, EKGs and record notes/data in
acceptable medical charts/forms
 Make medical diagnoses and institute therapy or refer patient(s) to specialists who focus on specific medical areas, such as
anesthesiology, cardiology, psychology and internal medicine, based on the needs of the patient (s) for appropriate health care
 Work long and unpredictable hours dictated by the needs of the patient(s).
 Travel amongst various locations, such as office, hospital and clinic, in order to provide patient care.
 Prescribe medications to the patient(s) after determination of the patient’s health condition and medical history
 Provide counselling and advise patient(s) on compliance to therapeutic regimen (including diet, hygiene and preventive care)
and things that should be avoided and other risk factors that may trigger the disease or reoccurrence of the disease
 Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Medical Center Manager
EVALUATION
The Medical Doctor will be evaluated on a bi-weekly basis according to the overall work performance based on the below listed:
 The orderliness, accuracy of diagnosis, patient’s evaluation and testing, up-to-date patient’s record.
 The efficiency and level of accuracy of the referral.
 General Attitude towards work and efficiency in the discharge of duties as outlined.
 Job Description
 Objectives agreed upon in Performance Appraisal sessions