To provide quality health care and medical services for internally displaced peoples and host community in Kebribeya Region, Ethiopia.

Job responsibilities

1. Medical / Technical

• Provide consultations with diagnosis and treatment of illnesses based on the guidelines in Ethiopia and focusing initially on IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses)

• Support the treatment of co-infections in children diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition and referred to an appropriate outpatient treatment program. 

• Provide appropriate referrals to the medical doctor or to the relevant referral sites in a timely fashion without delays

• Prescribe medications and instruct patients on correct usage based on guidelines.

• Ensure medical supplies are available and support the projection of needs.

• Provide patient education and instruct on prevention methods for illness, proper nutrition, and hygiene.

• Compile weekly and monthly reports required by the Ministry of Health as well as UNHCR and provide to the clinic in-charge.

• Follow EPI routine/campaigns sessions at clinic and catchment

• Follow infection, prevention, and control protocols through maintaining good hand hygiene and appropriately using personal protective equipment

• 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.

1. Quality Management

• Aiming to achieve the highest quality programming possible within the challenging context of Kebribeya Region , Ethiopia

• Ensure all patients are treated based on the Guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the IMCI guidelines

• Ensure rational use of drugs such that only those essential for treatment are prescribed. Do not overprescribe.

• Provide compassionate and respectful care to all patients who present to the clinic

• Support other staff and colleagues to maintain good infection control practices to prevent spread of illnesses within the clinic and among the staff

1. Additional activities

• Support other areas of the clinic as requested or needed to ensure efficiency and quality of care to all

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, disposing of waste and sharps appropriately.

• 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. 

Physical conditions

This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

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. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.

Job Requirements

Education, licenses, & certification 

• Medical Doctor or BSC Degree in related health background 

Experience

•  1 year of professional experience after qualification

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Knowledge of development & humanitarian issues and concepts 

• Fluent spoken and written  Somale, Amharic and English.

• Strong interpersonal and team skills 

• Proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations

• Excellent communicator 

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment 

• Negotiation and representation skills 

• Analytical and problem-solving Computer literate, able to work efficiently in Microsoft office on standard or mobile platforms.

Skills:

• Humanitarian motivation

• Emotionally and spiritually mature 

• Team player – practical, desire to support the field teams.   

• Willingness to pitch in and get the job done 

• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues 

• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments 

• Ability to remain calm under pressure 

• Able to build new relationships and gain people’s trust quickly

• Integrity in representing Medical Teams Willing to travel to insecure environments

Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Ability to embrace and promote Medical Teams International mission and vision

• Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values

• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public

How To Apply

• Interested and qualified applicants should apply through this link: Medical Officer Application form