MSF-CH is seeking candidates for the post of:
Medical Doctor - Paediatrician
To support its humanitarian operations in Somalia
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in four project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor, Afgoi and Mogadishu.
Location: Mogadishu project.
Start date: ImmediatelyMedical Doctor - Paediatrician
To support its humanitarian operations in Somalia
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in four project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor, Afgoi and Mogadishu.
Location: Mogadishu project.
Type of contract: 12 months fixed term contract
Scope of responsibilities: The role of the Medical Doctor is to ensure pediatric care, treatment and follow-up of patients in accordance with doctors’ prescriptions, MSF protocols and context for the MSF CH mission managed from Nairobi:
- Coach
and train the field Doctors on the management of complicated pediatric
cases
- Support
the field team for the implementation of the innovative strategy:
(negotiating with authorities at field level, guideline, analysis of
report etc)
- Ensure
development of recommendations, implementation strategies, and training
curricula’s, and or protocols depending on what is needed for practical
action in the field.
- Ensure
analysis and review level of achievement of recommendations at the end of
missions
Recruitment criteria:
- Certified
medical doctor with a recognised speciality in a paediatrics or GP with
paediatric experience.
- Degree
on his professional skill in a recognised university
- 4
years experience related to the field of expertise.
- At
least one experience with MSF
- Good
communication and training skills
- Able
to train / coach staff
- Research
or analytical capacity
- Excellent
computer skills – Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet
- Excellent
command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Somali language is an
added advantage.
Personal qualities:
- Organized,
methodical and accurate
- Able
to work under pressure.
- Good
team player.
- Motivated
with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
- Ability
to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
- Negotiation
and diplomatic skills with high-level authorities.
All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 referent persons), copy of diploma and letter of motivation to:-
Human Resource Manager
Via email: msfch.som.recruitment@gmail.com
Application deadline: 28th November 2011
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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