MSF-Switzerland Medical Doctor Job in Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp

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MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.

Job Title: Medical Doctor – ITFC Department

Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp

Start date: as soon as possible

Length of contract: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Main Tasks:
Ensure and organize medical activities for patient population in accordance to the context.
Responsible for the supervision and training of the team.
Function responsibilities:
Supervision of the ITFC and ICU Wards with a bed capacity of 200 beds
Participate in the organisaion of the ward in collaboration with nurses/team supervisors
Ensure the good course of medical activities within the ward (prescription correctly applied, necessary follow-up done)
Organise and work in collaboration with other wards and departments
Supervise, motivate and train a multidisciplinary heath team and more particularly staff carrying out medical activities.
Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnosis and prevention
In-charge of new needs identification, in terms of drugs and medical equipment, in line with
Requirements:
Degree in Medicine from a recognised Institution and must be registered with relevant body
At least 2 years experience in a ITFC Ward
Fluent in English
Good communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
Humanitarian spirit, flexible and able to work in a demanding and challenging work environment, able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
Ability to live and work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant documents, mentioning on the envelope “ Medical Doctor – ITFC Department” to:

The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi

Deadline: 4th November, 2011