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JOB SUMMARY 

The position holder shall be in charge of quality implementation and delivery of clinical services at the assigned health facility. S/He will mainly be responsible for the day-to-day clinical service implementation at the assigned health facility according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, WHO and Ethiopian Ministry of Health protocols, values and universal infection control standards to improve the patients/beneficiary’s health status. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide support, technical assistance and capacity building to the health workers in the health facility. He will also be responsible for day-to-day documentation and report of activities regularly.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide medical consultations as needed, prescribing necessary treatment based on adapted and up-to-date medical knowledge, MOH and IMC protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients’/beneficiaries’ health conditions.

• Carry out acute and life-threatening illnesses treatment at the   primary healthcare level including safe motherhood and child health consultation based on infection prevention and control guidelines

• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood. 

• Follow up the evolution of the patients through daily consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment according to MOH protocols, adapting treatment when necessary, deciding whether patient is ready for discharge or requires transfer to another department or facility.

• Monitor and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and ensure the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. 

• Ensure patient confidentiality is respected at all times.

• Strengthening 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 hospital based on the availability of ambulance and seriousness of the illness.

• Assure general compliance with standard infection prevention and control standards. 

• Provide supervision, technical assistance, and capacity building to health extension workers.

• Responsible for day-to-day documentation and report of service provided.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

• Preferably Doctor of Medicine (Medical Doctor) with relevant clinical experience. Alternatively, Bsc in public health (Health officer), with proven clinical experience. Candidate should have a valid registration and practicing license.

• Two years’ experience for medical doctor and four years’ experience for Public Health officer. Priority will be given to applicants with previous clinical experience in health facility or NGO level.

• 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

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through THIS LINK On OR before July 31, 2025

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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.