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Mobile Surge Medical Officer, International Medical Corps (IMC) Vacancy Announcement; August 13, 2024

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Organization: International Medical Corps (IMC)

Position: Mobile Surge Medical Officer

Location: East Hararghe Field Office

Employment: Contract

Deadline: August 20, 2024

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Job description

 

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 will be responsible for technical quality implementation and delivery of clinical services at the assigned hospital or health center. S/He will mainly be responsible for the day-to-day clinical service implementation at the assigned Hospital or PHCU. Provide adult consultation for acute and life-threatening illnesses, treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases, safe motherhood, and child health consultation. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide technical assistance and on-the-job capacity building to Health workers in health facilities. He will also be responsible for the day-to-day documentation of children and adults treated.

 

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Provide lifesaving key primary health care services such as pediatric and adult consultation,

•Provide maternal and child health services which include emergency sexual reproductive health service packages, and screen clients for immunization and family planning services.

•Provide clinical services for malnourished children.

•Ensure affected communities have access for health services.

•Should have knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures in place as per the national guidelines.

•Be alert on early warning, surveillance, and early investigation, of any diseases under surveillance.

•Support early response and recovery practice at the assigned location according to the PHEM guideline.

•Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility.

•Ability to effectively work with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other International Medical Corps relationships.

•Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.  Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, Email and other computer applications

•Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with colleagues.

•Willingness to work additional hours to meet tight deadlines.

•Strong organizational skills.

•Good written and spoken ability in the local language.

•Create smooth relations and collaboration with Government stakeholders.

•Prepare detailed implementation plan and regular report on time.

•Ensure implementation of all health-planned activities upon expected quality and schedule at all levels.

•Organize joint supportive supervision by involving the key health partners at the zonal and woreda levels.

•Work in close consultation with the health program manager and Senior officer while implementing all activities and utilization of the budget.

•Prepare and provide regular monthly progress reports.

•Other tasks instructed by the immediate supervisor.

 

 

Job requirements

 

• First degree of Public health officer or Medicine/Doctoral and at least one year of clinical and public health experience also participated in emergency health services, clinical consultation, and outbreak response.
• At least two years of clinical experience in the field. out of which
• Experienced working at the primary health care unit (Health center) at the MCH department and labor wards.
• Good written and spoken ability in the local language.
• Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Interest in and ability to work in a 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.

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.

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.

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, or LGBTI individuals; 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.

Required Skills

• Action planning
• Attention to detail

Desired Skills

• Project management
• Planning

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How To Apply

 

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through ethiojobs.

 

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