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MHNT Medical Officer – International Medical Corps Vacancy Announcement; November 6, 2024

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Organization: International Medical Corps

Position: MHNT Medical Officer

Location: Guji Zone, Saba Boru, Aga Wayu and Wadara woredas

Employment: Full Time

Deadline: November 10th 2024

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Job description

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Required No: 3

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.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide consultation at the hard to reach areas (OPD, communicable and non communicable diseases)
• Improving basic preventive health care at community level with emphasis health, immunization, health and nutrition services
• Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda health bureaus
• Strengthening of early referrals mechanism.
• 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.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.
• Conduct planning and promotion of awareness creation on nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community
• 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.

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Job requirements

 

• Medical Doctor /University Degree in Public Health 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/Primary hospital) outpatient department managing patients and other health program implementation and training of health workers, etc.
• Proficient in local language (Afan Oromo).
• Good knowledge of project area.
• 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.

 

• 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, 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.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Action planning
• Active listening

Desired Skills

• Action planning
• Active listening

 

How To Apply

 

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through ethiojobs.

 

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