JOB ANNOUNCEMENT : Medical Doctor

MSF France is a non-profit international organization, belonging to the international movement of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders), providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. MSF does so irrespective of gender, race, religion, creed or political convictions. MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance, and claims full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions. Members undertake to respect their professional code of ethics and to maintain complete independence from all political, economic or religious powers.

MSF France operates a Pediatric Hospital in Gardnersville area of Monrovia, Liberia following the outbreak of the Ebola epidemic in order to provide medical care to the more vulnerable. Therefore, MSF France is recruiting for the position Medical Doctor.

Location

MSF-France Paediatric Hospital, Gardnesville at Bardnesville Junction

Main purposes

Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients’ health conditions.

Main responsibilities

• Apply medical knowledge, 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 dis-charged 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. Ensures 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.
• Work primarily in the emergency room to improve the management of new admissions, supervises the majority of admissions and the treatment plans, first contact for ER emergencies
• Ensure all patients admitted meet the hospital’s admission criteria
• Support other departments depending on their needs (because of a high BOR or acuity of patients)
• Ensure a sufficient and effective handover between PAs
• Do a quick ward round with the day shift PA in the morning on ITFC and pediatrics to ensure critical patients are spotted immediately, as well as in the evenings on pediatrics
• Ensure proper referral of patients and communicates with pediatrician, PA supervisor and/or Medical referent.
• Join and support the team with on calls.
• Make proposals on improving the quality of care of all inpatients.
• Analyze trends in the evolution of certain diseases, especially malaria and shares the results with the entire team involved in the management
• Provide education for PAs, nurses, nurse aides, and intern doctor via bedside teaching as well as formal presentations.

Requirements

Essential:

• Medical Doctor diploma Desirable diploma in Tropical Medicine
• 2 year experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical
• Great flexibility and availability for emergency/last minute calls
• Valid license to work as a medical doctor” as essential requirement.

Desirable:

• Experiences in tropical medicine or post-registration experience in pediatrics or Public Health or general practice or general medicine.
• 2 years of previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s
• Critical care experience in a paediatric department is an asset

Competencies:

• People Management
• Commitment
• Flexibility
• Team work

Language:

• English

IMPORTANT NOTE:

NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE LIBERIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH

NO OTHER PART/FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT PERMITTED AFTER HIRE

Each person interested in this position must submit:

• CV
• cover letter
• copies of diplomas
• registration
• work certificates
• valid license

to MSF-France Paediatric Hospital, Gardnesville at Bardnesville Junction or To MSF-France compound in Congo Town Back Road.

Until August 21st, 2020 before 12:00 Noon.

Your envelope must identify the position you are applying for.

Applications without copies of diplomas, registration or license will not be considered.

MSF France Administrator. MSF-France Hospital, Gardnesville at Bardnesville Junction