Physician – Internal Medicine Specialist | - 2015

****15-185 Physician – Internal Medicine Specialist – South Sudan****

****BACKGROUND****

International Medical Corps, a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs, seeks candidates for the position of ****Physician – Internal Medicine Specialist****for our Health Systems Strengthening Program in Wau, South Sudan.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps has been awarded funding through the Health Pooled Fund-South Sudan to support Wau Teaching Hospital. This is a tertiary hospital in Western Bhar El Ghazal delivering services to a wide catchment area in South Sudan. The project focuses on building capacity to increase access to, utilization, and quality of health services, and strengthen the referral system and management of the hospital. The facility, like many others in resource-limited areas, has low human resource capacity that poses a challenge to its effective delivery of quality patient care. To improve the quality of patient care, International Medical Corps will be supporting the Ministry of Health to train and build capacity of the management, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and other staff in the hospital. The International Medical Corps, in partnership with the Health Pooled Fund and Ministry of Health, is looking for an experienced ****Physician/Internal Medicine Specialist**** to provide specialist clinical services, train, and provide leadership at department level.

****JOB SUMMARY****

The ****Physician/Internal Medicine Specialist**** will be directly responsible for provision of quality specialized surgical services and to provide leadership to the department staff. S/he will supervise and build clinical management capacity of the General Practitioners and Clinical Officers. Other duties include delivering trainings, producing reports, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, and any other roles as may be assigned from time to time.

****ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES****

To provide consultation, prescription, and follow-up to patients attending the department of internal medicine, according to the relevant national policy and guidelines of the Ministry of Health
Collaborate with the other specialists to support the intensive care/critical care services and cross-consultations
Implement specialized out-patient clinic days to improve access and quality of chronic care
Build the capacity of the local clinical staff in patient care, diagnostic services, and other related aspects through on-the-job training
Utilize standardized data collection tools and train staff on accurate data collection
Collect and analyze service data to monitor project performance
Work with auxiliary staff to implement procedural training programs
Initiate and conduct activities to support, coach, and train medical officers and clinical officers in clinical care and emergency surgical techniques
Ensure that clinical staff strictly adhere to the ethical code of conduct and high standards of practice and consent prior to intervention to avoid medical litigation
Support the IMC and the hospital management in making key clinical decisions
Participate in the recruitment of technical staff for the IMC and performance management for medical officers and clinical officers
Participate in daily rounds and case discussions to build the capacity of medical officers, clinical officers, and nurses
Analyze training needs and institute training for staff members as required, with an emphasis on hands-on training
Advise the IMC colleagues responsible for PSCM in collaboration with the hospital management on the requisition of essential renewable material as well as equipment and supplies for the hospital
Collaborate with recognized health authorities, health agencies, donors, and other stakeholders, and represent IMC in coordination meetings and other relevant meetings
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps
Any other relevant duties as requested by Project Management or IMC Medical Director

The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

****QUALIFICATIONS****

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

A Master’s degree of Medicine is required
At least three years of experience in a busy clinical setting; skills in emergency medicine and mental health is desirable OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous NGO experience in a resource-limited setting
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGOs; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Extremely flexible, with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
Excellent decision making skills
Must be able to work independently under difficult conditions.

How to apply: Please go to:

Physician/Internal Medicine

and follow the instructions for applying online.

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.