Medical Officer – Medical Teams International Vacancy Announcement; November 22, 2024
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Organization: Medical Teams International
Position: Medical Officer
Employment: Full Time
Location: Afar, Yallo
Date of Announcement:
Deadline: November 28th 2024
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Job description
Job summary
Responsible for the treatment, planning and technical supervision of Cholera outbreak response in Yallo woreda. As it is necessary represent the organization technically in the woreda and regional level, coordinates with technical stakeholders and donors, identifies areas of improvement in quality and work together with health and nutrition manager and Health and nutrition specialist.
S/he oversee the proper coordination of outbreak Response together with the health and nutrition manager. S/he is responsible to discharge technical services relating to medical treatment, overall project Planning, implementation, and coordination. Support MTI Health intervention at the field level for the smooth and accurate running of the Cholera outbreak response in Yallo woreda of Afar region specifically in cholera outbreak response for , vulnerable communities, health system strengthening and community health system strengthening interventions, capacity building and supervision following the national protocol. To provide operational guidance to project staff member, and to strengthen Emergency health response project in Afar, Yallo woreda
Job responsibilities
Medical / Technical
- Provide Technical support to health care service providing health facilities in the intervention refocussing Cholera case management
- Support CTC on case management and proper management of cholera cases based on the standard protocol,
- Participate in woreda level EOC meeting and update the overall partnership coordination and feedback to program manager.
- Facilitate appropriate referrals to the relevant referral sites in a timely fashion without delays, when required.
- Facilitate feasible activity, procurement, and spending plan for Cholera outbreak response activities. (Plan & initiate procurement to program activities required for Cholera outbreak response and prevention) within in the grant period.
- Closely work with Hygiene promotion officer on Prevention activities in collaboration with Woreda health office and other WASH partners.
- Participated in different phases of project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation on Case management, and cholera outbreak prevention and response related activities.
- Select and conduct capacity building training for HEWs, Community health workers, woreda level RRT, in outbreak affected weeds, with in the intervention area.
- Ensure medical supplies are available and facilitate support in communication with woreda health office, regional health bureau and program manager.
- Provide patient education and instruct on prevention methods for illness, proper nutrition, and hygiene.
- Liaison with the local government and implementing partners in preparation of action plan for implementation of effective outbreak response plan
- Compile weekly and monthly reports required by the Ministry of Health as well as UNHCR/PRM/RRS and provide to the clinic in-charge.
- Follow infection, prevention, and control protocols through maintaining good hand hygiene and appropriately using personal protective equipment
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to technical and immediate mangers.
- Ensures compliance to program standards at all levels and reports any issues of concern to the line manager.
- Produce and submit weekly outbreak update to Woreda health office, Health cluster /program manager in a timely manner.
- Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
Quality Management
- Aiming to achieve the highest quality programming possible within the challenging context of Afar Region , Ethiopia
- Ensure all admitted patients are treated based on the Guidelines of the Ministry of Health in line with cholera case managements protocol.
- Ensure rational use of drugs such that only those essential for treatment are prescribed. Do not over prescribe.
- Provide compassionate and respectful care to all patients who present to the clinic
- Support other staff and colleagues to maintain good infection control practices to prevent the spread of illnesses within the clinic and among the staff.
Additional activities
- Support other areas of the clinic as requested or needed to ensure efficiency and quality of care to all
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment, disposing of waste and sharps appropriately.
- Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Support other areas of the office as requested or needed to ensure efficiency and quality of work for all.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment, disposing of waste appropriately.
| Department: | Program /Health/ |
| Team: | Program Teams |
| Reports to (position): | Program manager |
| Location(s): | Afar -Yallo |
| Work Days & Hours: | Monday-Saturday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends and public holidays |
| Travel: | Regular travel to field offices |
Physical conditions
This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.
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Job requirements
Education, licenses, & certification
- Health Officer or Medical Doctor
Experience
- Health officer, BSC nurse,
- Postgraduate training in Public Health is an added advantage.
- At least 3 years of practical work experience after qualification in a related field.
- NGO experience inclusive of emergency Health and nutrition programs.
- Computer literate, especially MS Word and Excel
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English languages. Afar Af language has an added advantage
- Familiarity with program area is highly desired
Knowledge, skills & abilities
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of humanitarian principles and operations and project cycle management.
- Knowledge of [Country] MoH, WHO, and UN health systems and policies.
- Strong knowledge of evidenced based practices in health in humanitarian settings.
- Basic knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs.
Excellent communicator .
Skills:
- Skilled in communications using email, applications including teams, and whatsapp
- Skilled in project cycle management
- Skilled in capacity building and mobilizing staff to achieve a common goal.
- Skilled in relationship building with the ability to liaise with multiple partner agencies.
- Skilled in data analysis and writing proposals and reports.
- Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Abilities:
- Strategic thinker with analytical skills
- Keen interest to mentor others
- Ability to travel to health facilities frequently and at times upon short notice.
- Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines.
- Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI mission, vision and core values.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
Required Skills
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Powerpoint
- Communication
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How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply through this link: Medical Officer_ Yallo, Afar
within 05 working days (22 to 28 November 2024)
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