VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: MEDICAL DOCTOR, Mogadishu.

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JOB VACANCY: MEDICAL DOCTOR
30.07.2012 | Vacancies

MSF-CH is seeking candidates for the post of: MEDICAL DOCTOR To support its humanitarian operations in Somalia

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in four project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor, Afgoi and Mogadishu.

Location: Mogadishu project.                                     Start date: Immediately

Type of contract: 12 months fixed term contract

Scope of responsibilities:
The role of the Medical Doctor is to ensure medical care, treatment and follow-up of patients in accordance with doctors’ prescriptions, MSF protocols and context for the MSF CH mission managed from Nairobi:

Coach and train the field Doctors on the management of complicated cases.
Support the field team for the implementation of the innovative strategy: (negotiating with authorities at field level, guideline, analysis of report etc).
Ensure development of recommendations, implementation strategies, and training curricula’s, and or protocols depending on what is needed for practical action in the field.
Ensure analysis and review level of achievement of recommendations at the end of missions.

Recruitment criteria:
Certified medical doctor.
Degree on his professional skill in a recognised university
4 years experience related to the field of expertise.
At least one experience with MSF.
GP with paediatric experience is an added advantage.
Good communication and training skills.
Able to train /coach staff
Research or analytical capacity.
Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet.
Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Somali language is an added advantage.

Personal qualities:
Organized, methodical and accurate
Able to work under pressure.
Good team player.
Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Negotiation and diplomatic skills with high-level authorities.
Others:

All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 referent persons), copy of diploma and letter of motivation to:-

Human Resource Manager via
msfch.som.recruitment@gmail.com
Application deadline: 10th August 2012

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.