Organizational description:
Medical Teams International (Medical Teams) is a humanitarian relief agency focused on providing life-saving medical care for people in crisis. We serve all people regardless of religion, nationality, sex, or race. Medical Teams go where needed most to ease the suffering of communities affected by the crisis by providing life-saving medical care, strengthening local health systems, and supporting community health programs. Medical Teams was established in 1979 in the United States of America. The headquarters are in Portland, Oregon with programs operating in different country offices including Tanzania, Colombia, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, the United States, and Ukraine.
Job summary
To ensure quality health care services for vulnerable refugee and host populations in Benishngul Gumuz, Ethiopia. This position will be responsible for ensuring proper day-to-day running of the mobile medical team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in Ensuring Medical Teams International (MTI’s) standard of quality in primary health services is met
Participates in the planning, implementation and supervision of the MHNT
Develops plans for process and quality improvement and reports findings
Ensures quality control at all levels of service provision (referrals from the community, primary health care level, pharmacy, referrals for secondary care)
Ensures strict monitoring of the use and flow of medications at the MHNT.
Ensures compliance to program standards at all levels
Ensures monitoring and accountability of beneficiary registrars
Maintains quality assurance and adherence to healthcare protocols ensuring compliance with RHB standards
Ensures data collection meets program requirements, and that all activities are suitably documented
Assists in the compliance with government health reporting mechanisms; both in terms of reporting to WHO, RHB, and internal reporting
Assess and implement appropriate training in coordination with the medical coordinator to equip and strengthen knowledge and skills of MHNT personnel
Leads development of trainings, feedback sessions and tools for M&E and quality improvement
Ensures that programming is of excellent technical quality, suitable to attract donor funding and contributes significantly to MTI’s strategic objectives
Provides technical support to project medical personnel to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved, adhering to international, donor and Ministry of Health Guidelines and policies
Ensures appropriate treatment protocols are followed as set forth per National guidelines and/or MTI policies
Collaborates and coordinates with the Community Health Coordinator to ensure program goals are achieved and program approach/interventions are being continuously evaluated and adapted
Ensures strong linkages between CHW program and MHNT program
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.
Quality Management
Aiming to achieve the highest quality programming possible within the challenging context of Tigray, 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 staf
Additional activities
Support other areas of the office as requested or needed to ensure efficiency and quality of work for all
Maintain a clean and safe working environment, disposing of waste appropriately
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
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and reaches their potential as individuals and teams and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to adhere to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies
Safeguarding & Code of Conduct
Medical Teams International is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Medical Teams International Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis.
Job Requirements
Education, licenses, & certification
Experience:
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Knowledge of development & humanitarian issues and concepts
Fluent spoken and written and English.
Knowledge of local language of the region and refugees is an added asset
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 MTI’s 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 applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirement should send updated application letters and CV before 23 October 2024. through THIS LINK
All applications must include a CV and copies of all applicable educational and work experience documents to be considered valid. Applicants called for an interview will be required to produce the original and legally valid copies of all documents.
Please include 3 references who are your immediate supervisors from current and former employers.
Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be shortlisted and contacted.
Your application letter must include the following information.
Name of the position you have applied
Date of application
Summary of your qualifications and experience
Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent)
“We are an equal employment opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, courageous, Tenacious, Selfless and Not alone.”
Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.
