Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent medical humanitatrian associations that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man-made disasters. MSF observes strict neutrality with respect to political issues and renders its assistance without making any discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ideology or political opinion, MSF has no ties or affiliation with any political economic or religious body or organization, in order to act in accordance with humanitarian principles.
MSF is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Medical Focal Point Assistant for its project in Dera Murad Jamali Hospital, Balochistan.
Job Summary:
MSF is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Medical Focal Point Assistant for its project in Dera Murad Jamali Hospital, Balochistan.
Job Summary:
- Be responsible for medical data collection, analysis and reporting to the Medical Team Leader in DMJ to ensure a proper monitoring of the program.
- Represent MSF in the district level health systems forum and advice the MTL and PC accordingly.
- Participate in the development of the project policy annual plan, project proposal, budget review and project reports to donors.
- Monito activity in the different medical specialities as well as providing technical support to medical personnel in DMJ project through self-knowledge and policies to help MSF medical activities in the field. In this sense, includes monitoring and ensuring compliance with the protocols of MSF medical activities.
- Give support to the Medical Supplies Officer in supervision and supply of medical stocks in all departments by.
- Promote the policies and protocols of MSFH refrain from practicing out of regular working station and organization. Should not prescribe medications outside these policies for local purchase from the bazaar.
- Coordinate, Supervise, coach and support medical team members' performance to improve the medical components of the project and ensure compliance with MSF protocols.
- Manage all referrals together with the doctors responsible to Jacobabad Civil hospital or Quetta health facilities and ensure that patients are aware of the conditions of referral.
Requirements:
- Minimum medical doctor degree (MBBS) with valid PMDC registration.
- Desirable: A relevant postgraduate qualification in public health, public health management, maternal and child health, tropical medicine etc.
- At least 2 year MSF experience in a medical position or equivalent experience with any an INGO or other sector (e.g. hospital etc.)
- Able to speak English , Urdu and any other relevant local language.
- Good communication and social skills & respectful behavior.
- Computer skills (Word, Excel and Power Point)
- Capacity to work in amultidisciplinary and international team.
- Ability to manage and organize work independently and proactively.
- Flexibility in case of emergencies to work longer hours, extra days and to change duty station to meet the needs of the program.
- Willingness to work in remote areas with marginalized communities Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Applicants who meet the professional qualifications and required skills should apply with a cover letter, latest CV, copies of educational documents, copy of PMDC registration & experience letters to:
Address: House No 36A, Park Road, F-8/2, Islamabad. ATTN: DMJ Medical Team Leader or via email to: dmj-mtl@oca.msf.org, Deadline for applicants: 28th March 2013
Please write the title of the position on your email subject or on the corner of the envelope. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the management for test/interviews.
