Community Medical Personnel

Duties and Responsibilities

Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevent illness. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing necessary treatment in accordance with JDF protocols.

Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, ensuring they have understood.

Follow up the evolution of hospitalised/IDP patients through daily visits, consultations and examinations; prescribe necessary treatment following Health Sector protocols; decide whether patients can be discharged or transferred to other departments (in collaboration with other doctors); and inform families about the patient’s evolution.

Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility; ensure the quality, disinfection and sterilisation of medical materials; and assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.

Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity, and inform the line manager or project coordinator of any problem or complication of patients’ illness, medical error, or issues with the proper functioning of the department, equipment or materials.

Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimise the quality of care.

Know and ensure that all JDF medical protocols are followed and implemented; check that universal precautions are always followed; reduce bio-hazard risks and improve infection control. Ensure professional confidentiality is respected.

Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to JDF HR policies and procedures; supervise performance; organise and schedule shifts and rotations; and participate directly in emergencies and on-calls if necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Minimum qualification: MBBS (or equivalent)

Minimum of three (3) years of professional clinical experience after registration

Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)

Managerial and supervisory experience

Flexible and able to manage stress

Ability to provide training and supervision to others

Availability for a minimum period of 9–12 months

Diploma in Community Medicine is desirable

Knowledge of Hausa language will be an asset

Experience in the following fields is an asset:

Infectious diseases

Public health

Minor surgery

Obstetrics

HIV/AIDS

Emergency medicine

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email and the internet

Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities

Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections, subcontractors and recipients of assistance

Fluency in English and Hausa (written and spoken)

Knowledge of health programme.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Concise and accurate CV, the CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references to: apply4jdfjobs@gmail.com using the Job Title and the preferred location as the subject of the mail.

Note

All applications should be in English and must include the following:

An application letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.

A concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, work experience, and the name and contact details of three relevant references.

Candidates applying for this position must note that reference checks will be conducted, especially on PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) and job qualification/suitability.

This position is subject to donor funding.

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