Vacancy Announcement

Internal/External

Job Title: Medical Officer X4

Reference number:

Vac/0200/22

Vacancy posting date:

June  16, 2022

Closing Date:  June 26, 2022

Duty Station: South Wello ( Tawuladere, Ambasel, Dessie Zuria & Worebabu Woredas) 

Duration of Employment: Nine Month

Employment Type: Fixed term

Salary: As per the organization scale

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.  

About International Medical Corps

A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care. We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.

Job Summary:

The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation and delivery clinical services at the assigned hospital. S/He will mainly be responsible for the day-to-day clinical service implementation at the assigned Hospital or PHCU. Provide adult consultation for acute and life-threatening illnesses treatment, safe motherhood, and child health consultation. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance, and capacity building to Health workers in health facilities. He will also be responsible for day to day documentation of children and adults treated.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improving basic preventive health care at community level in line with public health emergency management with emphasis in health especially commonly occurring epidemic diseases under surveillance.
• Conduct & undertake PHC services like consultation & provide proper treatment for acute and life threatening illnesses based on the protocol
• Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda health bureaus
• Strengthening of early referrals mechanism.
• Ensure all referral cases are properly transported to the nearest or woreda capital health facility based on the availability of ambulance and seriousness of the illness.
• Train and support the HEWs on prevention and response of major diseases under surveillance and in severe acute malnutrition case management and follow-up (e.g., referral to SC) according to national guidelines.
• Train and support community-based volunteer health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.
• Conduct planning and promotion of awareness creation on nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community.

Job Requirements

Education:

• College Degree in public Health or Nursing and with valid registration/practicing license.

Experience:

• At least two years of experience in the field out of which one year NGO experience in the field is preferred.
• Experienced working at the primary health care unit (Health center) outpatient department managing patients and other health program implementation an, training of health workers, etc.
• Good written and spoken ability of the local language
• Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Interest in and ability to work in team.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in remote and potentially insecure environments.

If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please notify International Medical Corps at report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can apply using THIS LINK

              Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

                 Applicants from South Wollo and its surrounding are advantageous  

                            Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.