MSF NGO– Holland South Sudan Mission – Gendrassa, Maban County, South Sudan
The offices of MSF-Holland in Juba, South Sudan would like to invite applications from individuals wishing to work in the following position:
Position: Clinical Officer
Location: Gendrassa, Maban County, South Sudan
Start: As soon as possible
Project Details
MSF is running a large programme in the refugee camps in Maban County, Upper Nile State in South
Sudan. The situation in this area is approaching a full-scale humanitarian emergency with a large number
of refugees lacking access to adequate water, food and shelter resulting in high morbidity rate. By the end of May 2012 the influx of refugees had increased up to 140,000 in Maban county, with up to 2000 new arrivals
per day and currently up to 35,000 people have settled
themselves on the road approaching Jamam. The offices of MSF-Holland in Juba, South Sudan would like to invite applications from individuals wishing to work in the following position:
Position: Clinical Officer
Location: Gendrassa, Maban County, South Sudan
Start: As soon as possible
Project Details
MSF is running a large programme in the refugee camps in Maban County, Upper Nile State in South
Sudan. The situation in this area is approaching a full-scale humanitarian emergency with a large number
of refugees lacking access to adequate water, food and shelter resulting in high morbidity rate. By the end of May 2012 the influx of refugees had increased up to 140,000 in Maban county, with up to 2000 new arrivals
MSF-H Gendrassa project is located in a newly formed refugee camp; clinic with IPD, maternity/ANC, ITFC/ATFC, EPI, Nutritional program, health promotion; heavy watsan activities and mobile clinics.
Overall Objectives
Provide medical and emergency care to patients. Supervise and train the national staff. Ensure the provision of quality medical services to the population. This person will be required to work flexibly in OPD, IPD, and Nutrition and in mobile clinics according to needs.
Specific Responsibilities:
To supervise the assessment of patients by the staff (history and examination) within the relevant department and ensure the provision of quality medical services.
To treat the patients according to the guidelines and protocols. Good knowledge of PHCC-guidelines and TFC guidelines is essential.
Independently diagnose, monitor and initiate appropriate treatment for patients.
Participate in the on call duties during night and weekends.
Follow up on ordered lab results.
In collaboration with the expat medical team, coach and train the staff involved in patient management, consultations and drugs dispensing. Provide required data elements to Data Collector as requested.
To take actively part in assessing the health situation in the surrounding area;
Work as an active team member assisting in all aspects of duty and helping those colleagues less skilled.
Participate in exploratory missions and outbreak investigations
Requirements
• Very good level of written and spoken English.
• Clinical Officer certificate/Diploma from a recognised institution and completion of the required Clinical Internship.
• Strong clinical experience in Nutrition, PHCC and/or Outreach mobile clinics
• Flexible attitude and able to take initiative, make good judgement and use common sense when required; patient and thoughtful practitioner.
• Understanding and commitment to the aims and values of MSF
Please send your CV, Letter of Motivation, copies of Certificates and References to:
maban-esd-admin@oca.msf.org
Or send a hard copy of your application to: P.O. Box 40643 GPO Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline: February 28th, 2013
Only Candidates Selected for a follow up interview and test will be contacted.
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