International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. 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 for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is responding to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak starting in Liberia.
Responsibilities:
• Examine, diagnose and treat patients in the out patients clinic according to the guidelines and available protocols
• Monitor and coordinate emergency program activities assigned for the project
• Supervise and monitor adherence to IPC protocols and correct use of PPE
• Ensure proper patients records and data collection process is followed
• Visit the treatment wards
• Train staff on IPC and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Train doctors, clinical officers and nurses on the treatment protocols for Ebola patients
• Liaise with other senior International Medical Corps staff members (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, HR Manager) in the centre to train non-medical staff on IPC and PPE procedures and protocols. Human Resource Management
• Anticipate changing needs and emergencies
Qualifications:
Requirements:
• Minimum medical degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or resource-limited environment. Post-graduate qualification in infectious / tropical diseases is a plus
• Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases.
• Previous NGO experience.
• Will have excellent communications skills, both oral and written in English.
• Will have excellent self-motivation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently in difficult environment.
• Extremely flexible, willing to take on other duties / tasks and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.