ABOUT WFP ADD OFFICE

Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31. These numbers lie at the roots of WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations.

WFP Ethiopia is working with the government and other humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

 This job is in Dollo Ado Sub-Office. The Medical Officer will report technically to the Head Doctor with delegation to WFP project manager for the routine administrative issues.

 JOB PURPOSE

 In the interest of WFP’s duty of care and organizational continuity, the role of the Medical Officer is to provide primary care to WFP employees and family members in the interest of promoting health, preventing injury and illness, stabilizing any emergencies, facilitating medical evacuations.

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive):

Reporting to the Coordinating Doctor in Addis Ababa for clinical and technical issues and Project Coordinator for admin issues, the Medical Officer will undertake the following tasks:

Clinical Duties

1. Provide evidenced based primary care to all eligible family and staff members as established by the ET CO;
2. Give first-aid and advice to the staff and their recognized dependents;
3. Perform diagnostic and laboratory tests such as: ECG and rapid laboratory (malaria RDT, urine dipstick, etc.);
4. Rotate to sub office locations to perform the above and reporting on the health status of staff and local (emergency) medical support options;
5. Administer minor outpatient treatments;
6. Assist in the follow-up of previously diagnosed chronic medical conditions for which treatment has already been started;
7. Provide early detection in mental health cases and arrange referral to appropriate specialists to facilitate proper treatment and follow up support;
8. Dispense generic medications properly according evidenced based medicine, in line with international standards and reviewing instructions with patients;
9. Perform medication, injection, dressing, stitching, minor foreign body extraction as needed;
10. Initiate IV fluid therapy in case of dehydration or other medical conditions for which it is advisable;
11. Consult with the Head Doctor when a given presenting problem goes beyond scope of practice/experience
12. Participate in weekly peer review meetings with Head Doctor to review clinical cases;
13. Maintain electronic medical records of patients in locked and secured manner with regular backup;
14. Maintain strict confidentiality with regards to patient’s medical records, patient management and treatment;
15. Assist in coordinating and providing to Head Doctor or UN Agency Doctors the essential clinical information for Medical evacuations as needed;
16. Assist in providing medical support during evacuation and repatriation;
17. Advise evacuees on the requirements for evacuation and/or escorting patients if needed;
18. Document case findings;
19. Be available and on-call for consultation;
20. Determine patient disposition when necessary (e.g. continued observation and primary treatment, referral, medical evacuation or other);
21. Plan health promotion and illness/injury prevention training campaigns for WFP and other UN agency employees in coordination with the WFP Wellness Division;
22. Facilitate referral to appropriate qualified specialist or to other qualified hospitals/private clinics, as required;
23. Ensure preparedness of employees travelling on missions or reassignments, including administration of appropriate vaccines, instructions on malaria prophylaxis and other travel- related ailments; Perform other related duties as required.

Medical Administrative Duties

1. Recommend medical evacuation when required to the Head Doctor or appropriate WFP/UN agency Medical Doctor
2. Undertake Entry, Periodic/Exit Medical Examinations, provide certificate for Sick Leave when appropriate, make recommendations for Medical Travel as needed;
3. Maintain strict patient confidentiality by not sharing medical records with agency/employer Ensure proper follow up and if required, referral on all cases;
4. Document all case findings, referrals, and follow up; Establish good relations with reliable hospitals and private medical facilities;
5. Ensure that proper medical records are kept in a strictly confidential manner;
6. Prepare and send periodic reports of functions, visits, medical evacuations and treatments to Head Doctor and WFP/UN agency Doctors;
7. Advise on health precautionary steps to be undertaken at any of the WFP/UN agency offices;
8. Perform any other duties as considered necessary by the Head Doctor or by WFP UN agency Doctors.

Administrative duties

1. Maintain up-to-date inventory the EMAT Clinic Pharmacies, medical/diagnostic supplies, equipment and consumables;
2. Maintain a 24-hour roster of available specialists for referral and treatment;
3. Check equipment and supplies at every rotation and maintains them in working order;
4. Ensure that any single use medical instruments are properly disposed of, any reusable medical instruments are properly sterilized.
5. Ensures that clinic spaces are maintained and clean

Education: Advanced university degree (Doctorate, Masters or equivalent) in Medicine or demonstrably equivalent studies from a recognized institution. Registration as a General Practitioner in the country of origin is required.

Additional training or certification in emergency cases management will be an advantage.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional post graduate experience relevant to the field is required.

Experience either working in a hardship location under very difficult and insecure environments is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

·         Specialist expertise in the assessment of medical health needs and the assessment of risk.

·         Demonstrated skills to create a trusted environment in which patients can talk confidentially.

·         Ability to manage medical emergency situations with limited resources.

·         Excellent clinical knowledge and skills.

·         Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

·         Analytical ability

·         Ability to communicate effectively with people of both genders and diverse national and cultural backgrounds.

·         Skills in designing and delivering trainings/information sessions on a number of subjects and ability to adapt those to different audiences.

·         Time management

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.