Job Description
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF France) France is an international non-governmental organization working in the field of medical care in Sudan. We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill in the position of Paediatrician
| Organization | Doctors Without Borders |
| Duty Station | Khartoum, Maygoma Orphanage |
| Gross Salary | 1394 USD |
| Duration | 6 Months Renewable |
| Deadline for the application | 22/03/2022 |
Main Purpose
Providing outpatient and/or inpatient pediatric care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values, and universal hygiene standards to improve the new-born and child/beneficiaries’ health conditions.
Accountabilities
- Applying medical knowledge and skills to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of children, ensuring integrated new-born and pediatric care through OPD, and IPD services in New-borns and cases of malnutrition. Prescribing the necessary treatment, respecting MSF and MOH protocols.
- Collaborating closely with the different departments of the orphanage, knowing and ensuring all updated MSF medical protocols and universal precautions are followed and implemented, reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control.
- As an expert in pediatrics, proposing strategy (modification on current new-born and pediatric care management) and implementing them after validation of Operation and Pediatric Advisor.
- Ensuring ongoing new-born and pediatric training (formal and bedside) of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the new-born and pediatric quality of care. Reviewing and discussing selected complicated cases or mistakes and giving technical input.
- Ensuring professional autonomy and confidentiality are respected and a good attitude and proper bedside manner towards the patient and their care takers and the rest of the medical team.
- Following 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.
- Monitoring the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material and addressing the list of the missing item for new-born and pediatric activities. Providing inputs about general organization of the different pediatric wards, including the admission, transfer, and discharge criteria + referral procedure from Maternity and post-delivery wards
- Checking and controlling the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and taking care the quality, disinfection, and sterilization of the medical material. Assuring general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
- Participating in the introduction/improvement of the collection and analysis of epidemiological new-born and pediatric data, checking its validity, and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problems or complications of the patient’s illness and medical errors. Collecting Clinical cases for further training and list a series of comments to improve the current MSF protocols
- Managing 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.
- Designing and providing training to staff as required.
- Debriefing with coordination, headquarter (including Pediatric Advisor) and providing a written report on main findings, activities, conclusions and further recommendations.
Minimum Requirements:
Education
- Medical Doctor diploma in a recognized university
- Paediatrics qualification preferred
Experience
- 3 years experience minimum as a Medical Doctor in paediatric hospital
Languages
Mission language essential and local language desirable
Knowledge
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel, and internet).
- Updates his / her knowledge before each mission, according to the most updated MSF new-born and pediatric protocols.
Competencies
- People Management and Development L2
- Commitment to MSF principles L2
- Behavioural Flexibility L3
- Results and Quality Orientation L3
- Teamwork and Cooperation L3
Applications must be in English language and include:
- Complete CV and Copies of all certificates and diplomas.
- Cover letter in English
- Updated contact details (candidate’s phone number and a backup phone number)
- Sudanese National ID. Copy of Labor card and civil certificate.
How to Apply
The application should be submitted on or before 22 of March 2022 in a sealed envelope mentioning “MSF France- application for Paediatrician ”, to labour office Khartoum Aljomhriya street or MSF France Office at Al Ryad district, Block#12, House#2, Jazer street, Khartoum State.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications to be submitted to the HR office.
Note: Covid19 risk factors will be done by MSF staff health before the confirmation of the contract.
For jobs from Doctors Without Borders visit: MSF Jobs Page
