New Job Vacancy at Medical Teams International (MTI) Tanzania – Medical Officer
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| Medical Teams International |
Department Programs
Reports to Direct: Medical Coordinator Technical: NA
Location Mtendeli
Work Days & Hours Monday-Sunday, 40-45 hours/week as per duty roster. May include weekends, night shifts and public holidays
Supervises Direct: Nurse Midwife Technical: Clinical Officer
MTI Calling
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JOB
SUMMARY
Responsible for
performing consultations in OPD and IPD units in line with MoH protocol
and clinical guidelines to diagnose, treat and manage patients. Performs
surgery within competency and controls the rational distribution of
medicine to improve patients` health conditions.
JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform
OPD/IPD ward rounds to assess patient condition, diagnose and prescribe
treatment and/or refer complicated cases in line with clinical
guidelines and hygiene protocols. - Determine when IPD patients
should be discharged or transferred, ensuring referrals are managed
efficiently to minimize complications. - Control the rational distribution of medicine and equipment; ensure sterilization and good maintenance of medical equipment.
- Keep
the patient and family informed about the illness and provide
appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow; verify
understanding to ensure informed consent and adherence to treatment. - Ensure
data traceability by recording all medical activities on patient’s card
and in registration books such that patient treatment is continuous. - Assist with and perform surgical interventions and clinical procedures within competency.
- Attend to emergency cases in the health facility.
- Participate in the recruitment of medical staff.
- Ensure
general hygiene standards and universal precautions are followed at all
times and implement and monitor actions to reduce bio-hazard risks and
improve infection control. - Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
- Participate
in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its
validity and informing the Medical Coordinator about any problem or
complication of the patient’s illness, including medical error. - Ensure
that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of
integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Codes of Conduct. - Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities.
- Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary process as per MTI policy.
- Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule.
- 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 as assigned.
EDUCATION,
LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Must have completed one-year internship.
- Registered with Tanganyika Medical
- Valid practising license is required.
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EXPERIENCE
- 3 years of work experience
in a hospital practice relating to primary health care, maternal and
child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases is
required. - Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge
of primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health,
HIV and AIDS and communicable diseases, surgery, paediatrics,
obstetrics and gynaecology - Knowledge of professional clinical medicine principles, procedures and techniques
- Knowledge of surgery methods and best practices
- Knowledge of medicines, hygiene management and IPC protocol
SKILLS
- Skilled in applying clinical medicine principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
- Skilled in performing surgery within competency.
- Skilled in prescribing correct medication.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A good command of both written and spoken English.
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ABILITIES
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct.
- Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice.
- Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first.
- Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy.
- Ability to be flexible and manage stress.
- Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
- This
position requires work at health facilities located in refugee camps
which are remote areas with very basic living conditions.
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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.
Application Procedure:
All
interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their
application letter and CV in either PDF or Word only, including three
work related referee to: recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
Indicate your expected salary, current/previous salary, and notice period at the bottom of your CV.
Indicate clearly the position applied for in the subject line ”Referral Focal Person Mwanza”.
Application Deadline: 04th of February 2021 at 1700HRS.
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