Medecins Sans Frontieres Medical Doctor Jobs in Nigeria
Medecins Sans Frontieres Medical Doctor Jobs in Nigeria
Main Objective and Responsibilities of the PositionProvide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions.
Accountabilities
Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
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 hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits , consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.
MSF Section / Context-Specific Accountabilities
The Medical Doctor under MTL leadership is overall responsible for medical care provided to all patients accessing the pediatric ward of Anka General Hospital from the screening tent to the ward through triage and Emergency room and OPD locations(IDP Camp and ATFC). He is leading patient care in close collaboration with Nurses, Clinical Assistants, Hygiene agents, lab technicians to ensure patient safety.
General:
Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
Informs patient and/or his/her family about the illness, treatment provided, the evolution and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking if they understood.
Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized patients, through daily visits and decide to discharge or transfer to other departments/facilities – in collaboration with other doctors.
Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control.
Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
Ensure absolute confidentiality of medical data and patients’ information.
Responsible for patient safety and apply patient centred care
Correct use of MSF properties.
Carry out duty in the assigned ward by the line manager
Present at the duty station in due time (8:00am)
Patient Care Management:
Knows, undestands and complies with admisson and discharged criteria available in the ER and strict aherence to it.
Strict adherence to admission process, this
includes the correct use of the admission file(pink for non-SAM and Yellow for SAM patients) respecting all steps of patient examination and initial Management.
Writes clearly complains and take meaningful history of the current sickness ,Physical examination, Lab investigation, initial diagnosis and treatment plan.
Apply actively ETAT principle to identify and treat urgently patients at higher risk and ask for support whenever needed.
Carry out daily ward round in the assigned ward, update diagnosis according to new findings and adapt the treatment plan. Deep and detailed patient examination after thourough review of documentation from the previous colleague.
Discharge patients who meet the discharge criteria
Proactively Identify patients who need referral to another referral hospital, prepare the referral sheet ,inform the caretaker then your linemanager to organize the movement.
Drug Management:
Correct use of the prescription for all oral drugs at discharge including bednet for all new admission
Participate in the Monthly consumption Analysis
Rational use of Antibiotics
Data Collection and Reporting:
Fills the epi front page for all exits
Fills the inpatient Mortality sheet immediately after patient death.
Actively prepare and participate in the Mortality review case.
Writes Medical Incident Report whenever it occurs and report to the linemanager
Medical Leadership
The Medical Doctor is leading the overall patient care, he should therefore be a very good communicator and a team player, guided by Medical Ethic, MSF principle and Values, respectful and respecting all (Para)Medical colleagues. Lead by example, with respect, integrity, humanity, accountability and empowerment.
Efficient and professional communication with Nurses, Clinical Assistants, Nutrition Assistant and Hygiene Agent.
Efficient and respectful communication with patients and their caretakers
Fully responsible of the patient care and outcome.
Requirements (Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge)
Education: University Degree in Medicine (MBBS) / Tropical Medicine
Experience: 2 year experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work. Desirable in tropical medicine, or post-registration experience in Public Health, obs and gynae, paediatrics, A, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS/STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery.
Languages: Mission language essential. Local language desirable.
Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel)
Competencies: People Management, Commitment, Flexibility, Results and Teamwork.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary Credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to: benue-jobs@oca.msf.org using "Health Promoter Supervisor" as the subject of the email.
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