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MHNT Medical Officer – Guji, International Medical Corps (IMC) Vacancy Announcement; July 18 2024

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Organization: International Medical Corps (IMC)

Position: MHNT Medical Officer – Guji

Location: East Borena and Guji

Employment: Contract

Deadline: July 22nd, 2024

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Job description

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International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com.

JOB SUMMARY

The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation and delivery of the mobile health and Nutrition services in the assigned Woreda.
S/He will mainly be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the mobile health and nutrition services under the team, health education, acute and life-threatening illnesses treatment as the primary health care level, safe motherhood and child health consultation. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance and capacity building to health extension workers and Health workers in health facilities. She/he will be responsible for the daily implementation of mobile health and Nutrition services package as per the standard, supporting health facilities assigned as integrated mobile health & Nutrition modality and daily dispensary and drug supply management. He will also be responsible for day-to-day documentation of children and adults treated, people provided for health education, vaccinated children, and all provided services accordingly and compile weekly and monthly reports and share with Field office health response coordinator and Woreda health offices.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

•    Coordinate overall MHN activities and Team at woreda level.
•    Improving basic preventive health care at community level in line with public health emergency management with emphasis on health especially commonly occurring epidemic diseases under surveillance.
•    Conduct & undertake PHC services like consultation & provide proper treatment for acute and life-threatening illnesses based on the protocol.
•    Ensure that lifesaving PHC services are provided with the highest moral standard and accountability.
•    Ensure at all times adequately equipped and supplied with the necessary drugs for provision of treatment under curative services, nutritional and clinical requirements at the catchment health facilities – Plumpy’nut, Vitamin A, routine drugs, nutritional equipment’s, nutritional/medical stationeries, etc.
•    Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda health bureaus
•    Strengthening of early referrals mechanism.
•    Ensure all referral cases are properly transported to the nearest or woreda capital health facility based on the availability of ambulance and seriousness of the illness.
•    Train and support the HEWs on prevention and response of major diseases under surveillance and in severe acute malnutrition case management and follow-up (e.g., referral to SC) according to national guidelines.
•    Train and support community-based volunteer health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.
•    Conduct planning and promotion of awareness creation on nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community.
•    Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and annual reports and share timely to woreda health office and to his immediate supervisor.
•    Control utilization of medicines and medical supplies delivered to his/her woreda and share verification documents and regular stock reports.
•    Performs other related tasks as instructed by supervisor.
 Code of Conduct:
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

Safeguarding:
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk,  and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities:

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

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Job requirements

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•    BSc Degree in public Health or Nursing and with valid registration/practicing license.
•    At least two years of experience in the field out of which one year NGO experience in the field is preferred.
•    Experienced working at the primary health care unit (Health center) outpatient department managing patients and other health program implementation and, training of health workers, etc.
•    Good written and spoken ability of the local language
•    Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
•    Interest in and ability to work in team.
•    Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability and willingness to work in remote and potentially insecure environments.
•    Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
•    Ability to coordinate with others and work under pressure of tight and conflicting deadlines and handle concurrent activities.
•    Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members.

Required Skills

• Infection control

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How To Apply

 

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through ethiojobs.

 

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