Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland, Dadaab Programme
Medical Team Leader (MTL)
Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp
The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary
level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.
MSF provides a full package of medical care through 4 primary
health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and OT.
Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional
activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.
The selected candidate will be reporting technically to the
Medical Coordinator and hierarchically to the Field Coordinator.
He/she will be responsible of the overall management of medical
activities of the Dagahaley Refugee Camp project.
Location: 25%
Nairobi and 75% in Dagahaley according to the
needs.
Start date: 9th
December 2013
Package: Attractive
salary package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health
cover. Supportive learning environment within a large, dynamic International
Medical Humanitarian Organization with dedicated career paths for proven staff.
Contract duration: 12
months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance.
Main Tasks include:
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Overview and coordination of all medical activities at field
level including Primary Health Care, Outreach, Hospital and Emergency response.
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The MTL works in collaboration with the field team to ensure
quality of all medical activities in accordance with the MSF protocols and MSF
guidelines.
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The MTL is the medical representative in the field and assists
the Field Co with stakeholder relations and attendance and/or communication at
official medical meetings.
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He/she provides support and guidance to the Hospital Director,
FMA and the Outreach Supervisor
Requirements:
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Kenyan national
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Preference to Recognized Medical Doctor. Paramedical
diploma/degree considered only IF exceptionally strong in other requirements of
MTL role.
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2 years post graduate experience related to the diploma /degree
(preferably pediatrics and maternity)
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Basic epidemiological background
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Previous experience as Field Coordinator or Medical Field
Referent with INGO
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A minimum of 1 year experience with MSF preferably or with other
INGO
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Health/project Management experience desirable,
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Registered and licensed to practise by the Kenya Medical and
Dentists Board.
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Strong interpersonal skills, strong initiative, able to handle
complex assignments with proactive attitude, organized, autonomous and
attentive to details.
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Due to the nature of the work, an ability to speak Somali could
be a strong advantage
Medical Doctor
Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp
The selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of Medical
Activity in the Hospital and he/she will be responsible to provide clinical
services at the Dagahaley Hospital.
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
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Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnosis, treatment and
prevention (helped by clinical examination and available laboratory services)
and ensure patient follow-up at outpatient clinics if needed.
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Ensure and organise medical activities at the hospital for
patients and/or population in accordance to the context, to MSF protocols and
guidelines and to universal hygiene standards taking into consideration quality
and continuity of care
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Conduct basic emergency surgical interventions mainly Caesarean
sections
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Monitor the medical activities by ensuring data collection,
compilation and entry into the UNHCR and MSF health information systems, and
contribute to the analysis and reporting of the data in context with a public
health approach to inform future programming
·
Supervise, motivate and train medical teams in the various
departments of the MSF project in Dagahaley (formal and informal).
Requirements:
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Medical doctor with diploma/degree recognised by the state.
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Registered and licensed to practise by the Kenya Medical and
Dentists Board.
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At least 2 years clinical and surgical experience at a busy
hospital. Previous MSF experience is an advantage.
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Kenyan national
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Strong interpersonal skills, strong initiative, able to handle
complex assignments with proactive attitude
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Organized, autonomous and attentive to details
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Punctual, reliable and flexible to work long hours when required
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Familiarity or experience working with health information
systems and computer literacy with practical use of MS-Office applications an
advantage
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Due to the nature of the work, an ability to speak Somali will
be a strong advantage
Pharmacist
Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Project Summary:
The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary
level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.
MSF provides a full package of medical care through 4 primary
health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and OT.
Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional
activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.
Package: Attractive salary package on offer with
additional benefits including comprehensive health cover. Supportive learning
environment within a large, dynamic International Medical Humanitarian
Organization with dedicated career paths for staff.
Contract Duration: 6 months fixed term contract with possibility
of extension based on performance.
Main Tasks:
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Stock management of drugs and medical material within the
hospital/health posts
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Management of Central Pharmacy including reporting, inventories,
consumptions, flow
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Provides clinical support to their teams and clinicians.
Monitors prescriptions and conducts audits to ensure legitimacy and clinically
justified based on MSF protocol.
Requirements:
·
Kenyan national
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Pharmacists with diploma/degree from recognized institutions.
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Must be a registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons board, Kenya
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2 years experience working in demanding clinical setting
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MSF experience an added advantage
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Ability to speak Somali will be highly advantaged
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV,
motivation letter outlining HOW you fulfill each of the requirements in bullet
points, copies of certificates/diplomas and current registration documents on
or before 11th of November, 2013, to msfchkenya@gmail.com or by
mentioning on the envelope “Pharmacist” to:
The Medical
Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya
Mission
P.O. Box 25091 –
00603
Lavington, Nairobi
Or
Deliver the application to:
Deputy Field Coordinator
MSF Office - Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
