Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Medical Doctor

Moreh, Manipur

ccpur-log@oca.msf.org

Vacancies:	1
Avaliability:	12 months (renewable)
Last date of application:	January 21, 2021
Expected starting date:	N/A

General

• Position: Medical Doctor
• Location of Job:  Moreh, Manipur
• Duration: 12 months (Renewable)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Closing date: 21 January 2021
• No. of vacancies: 01 (One)
• Email: ccpur-log@oca.msf.org

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders is an international humanitarian medical aid organization working in more than 70 countries worldwide. Médecins Sans Frontières is neutral, impartial, independent, and not linked to any political party or governmental body. Our teams provide emergency medical assistance to people in need, irrespective of their nationality, race or religion. In 1999 MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as recognition for its medical work in several continents.

Purpose of the Post

Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, DWBI protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions.

Functional and Hierarchical Lines

• Hierarchically accountable to Medical Activity Manager
• Functionally accountable to Project Medical Referent

Accountabilities

• Apply medical knowledge, skills to diagnose, and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting DWBI 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 DWBI 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 DWBI medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing biohazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to DWBI HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.
• The MD plays a lead role in the medical aspects of OST program. He /she is expected to provide the best possible medical care for OST along the DWBI/NACO guideline.
• The MD will deal with PWIDs and OST patients without discrimination, in line with Medical Ethics.

Context Specific Accountabilities

• Responsible to apply medical knowledge and skills for diagnostics treatment and prevention of MDRTB HIV, HCV, NCDs and other medical conditions as well as treating IDUs with OST while assigned at OSCC Clinic.
• To 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.
• Refer patients to specifically care based in indications set by DWBI Protocols, follow up the evolution of referred cases by networking/collaborating with partner doctors.
• Ensure rationale use of medicines
• Accurate filling of all required medical forms in the patient file and collection of clinical data as required
• Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Work closely with other members of medical team staff (Nurses including triage and patient flow, Counselors, Health Promoter, Lab Technicians and Medical Data Processing Officer) to ensure quality medical care.
• Participate in any emergencies/explorations if necessary.
• Support clinic/community activities with any additional task assigned.
• Ensure proper and careful use and check quality of biomedical equipment following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Inform MAM of any irregularities, shortage or damage of materials
• Participate in team meetings as required.

Requirements

Education

• Essential: MBBS degree with full & valid registration from Medical council of India or state medical councils.
• Desirable: Diploma in Tropical Medicine

Experience

• Essential: Minimum 1 year of work experience.
• Desirable: Experience with HIV, TB and/or MDRTB, HCV and OST.

Language

• Mission language (English) essential.
• Local language desirable.

Knowledge

• Essential: Computer literacy (word, excel)

Competencies

• People Management, Commitment, Flexibility, Results, Teamwork

HR & Benefits

• Salary Gross (INR 85,394/- (including Medical Market Adjustment Allowance) per month (non-negotiable)
• Leaves:-
• 18 days annual leave
• 12 days paid leave as per specified list of holidays
• Sick/Casual leave of 12 days as per calendar year (pro-rated based on hire date).
• Contributions made for statutory benefit programs such as Provident Fund.
• Covered under accident insurance
• DWBI provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per health care policy
• A stimulating, professional environment in an international organization.

Application Procedure

To apply for the above position, please clearly state which position you are applying for and send CV and Letter of Motivation to apply for this position (with phone number)

not later than 21 January 2021 until 4:00 pm

to ccpur-log@oca.msf.org

You can also send your application to:

DWBI Office, Phalam Road, Chiengkonpang, Churachandpur, Manipur – 795158, India. 

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