Medical Doctor - Surgical (National) at International Medical Corps

Location: Damboa

JOB SUMMARY   

This role provides general clinical services in inpatient or outpatient areas based on assigned responsibilities. He/she will also be responsible for providing and performing surgical intervention for general surgical cases, obstetric and gynecological cases, and other lifesaving instances. 

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

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

General Clinical Tasks 

• Provide high quality clinical care based on analysis of relevant and available patient history/records, appropriate physical examination, available investigations and diagnostic facilities. 
• Provide inpatient and outpatient services at the supported health facility based on assigned responsibilities. 
• Provide accurate prevention information and/or diagnoses, and treatment including referrals and patient follow-up as per local/internationally accepted standards. 
• Conduct routine and emergency procedures as per individual doctor’s training/certification in outpatient and inpatient departments based on assigned responsibilities and adhere to local/internationally accepted standards. 
• Implement primary/secondary health care package at the respective health facility or mobile clinics with appropriate protocols and procedures in place.  
• Ensure all IPC measures including standard sterilization practices are implemented as per IMC, MoH and WHO standards. 
• Adhere to international drug usage protocols. 
• Monitor disease trends and notify supervisor of any changes in trends which may require adjustment of activities; monitor closely the morbidity and mortality trends together with all the other health indicators.   
• Identify any reportable diseases and notify supervisor and local health authorities; assist with outbreak response if needed according to international protocols. 
• Implement primary/secondary health care package at the respective health facility or mobile clinics with appropriate protocols and procedures in place. 
• Act as facility, department or services in charge based on assigned duties. 
• Collect and analyze project and service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care in collaboration with IMC team members, local partners and other relevant staff if required.  
• Provide health education to patients and community members concerning their diagnoses, healthy diets, physical activity, hygiene promotion, and disease prevention (such as need for vaccination, etc.)  
• Work with program staff, health facility staff and auxiliary staff (e.g. CHWs) to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and enhance their skills as needed. 
• Promote a culture of learning whereby regular case discussions, lessons-learned and good practices are shared and promoted and documented for institutional memory. 
• Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables and other medical supplies.  
• Work with health facility administration to determine the operational needs of the health facility in human resources, training and supplies.   
• Keep clinical records by properly filling dedicated patient files and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. 
• Supervise the medical staff to ensure that work is done properly and efficiently. 

Surgical Care Responsibilities 

• Conduct OPD and evaluate cases requiring surgical care, this may include general surgical care and gynae and obstetric surgical care. Make decisions based on ethical practices and surgical competence to admit and perform procedures or refer cases for advanced further care. 
• Conduct daily ward rounds to see pre and post op patients, IPD patients and guide nursing staff on appropriate treatment. 
• Conduct general surgeries for common cases requiring urgent and emergency intervention such as appendicectomies, obstructed hernias, RTAs, war wounds etc. following IMC policies, guidelines and MoH protocols in consultation with line manager and senior IMC management. 
• Stabilize complex cases arriving in emergency and ensure timely and appropriate referrals. 
• Conduct common obstetrics and gynecology surgeries including lifesaving maternal procedures based on scope of project and work. 
• Ensure proper organization of the operating theater (OT), availability of equipment and facilities to perform surgeries in a suitable environment. 
• Ensure strict adherence to IPC, aseptic techniques and sterilization of equipment required for surgeries and supervise processes. 
• Conduct trainings needs assessment and arrange training of clinical staff in OT, IPC staff, IPD staff. 
• Ensure post op orders are followed and patients are pain free following surgeries. 
• Ensure surgeries are performed in the presence of trained anesthesia staff. 

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Typically, a medical doctor with additional qualification in general surgery/obstetrics and gynecology as required for the position in the country. 
• Must have at least 3 years’ proven experience in performing common lifesaving emergency general surgeries, obstetrical and gynecological surgeries. 
• Experience in supervising clinical staff in a primary or secondary health care facility. 
• Should have managerial and leadership skills. 
• Should have experience in training clinical staff. 
• Willing to work in hardship areas with minimal resources. 
• Able to work under stress in harsh environments