Médecins Sans Frontièrès (MSF – Doctors without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.
purpose:
Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to in-scope patients according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients health conditions
ACCOUNTABILITIESApply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
- Keep the patient and/or his family informed about the illness and provde appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, and make sure that they have fully understood the dosage and special instructions.
- Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits , consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
- Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
- Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
- Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
- Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
- Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary
- MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
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The MSF project in Cairo is currently focusing on migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. The project is running an outpatient clinic that specializes in Sexual and reproductive health, Mental health and orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and offers a comprehensive package of care. This comprehensive package of care includes medical care, psychological care, social support (referrals) and physiotherapy. Each patient has an individualized treatment plan implemented by an inter-disciplinary team (IDT). This project is not a typical MSF project (with ready-to-use tools) and requires a lot of flexibility, open-mindedness and capacity to adapt. This project focuses on migrants and refugees; therefore, a strong cultural sensitivity is required. | - Treat all the patients with the maximum respect, independently from race, origin, religious or political belonging, acknowledging that any abuse of authority or power will not be tolerated.
- Apply medical knowledge and skills to examine, asses, diagnose and treat outpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment according to MSF/national protocols.
- Provide family planning services, ANC/PNC including ultrasound, minor surgical procedures and follow up of orthopedic, internal medicine cases.
- In coordination with the Medical Supervisor, follow up on patients who are admitted to our referral hospitals and non-contracted facilities if they require admissions like surgery, communicate with the attending physician regarding the patients case and try to have discharge prescriptions that are under MSF standard list.
- Be part of ongoing training of the medical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care, as well as participate in training sessions that will update medical knowledge and skills to be better equipped in managing specialized cases.
- Actively participate in the documentation and certification required by patients.
- Follow MSF clinical guidelines and prescribe medication according to the approved MSF standard list.
- Follow all MSF protocol on documenting all medical cases, making sure all appropriate documents are filled up correctly; follow and be responsible for the file’s closure
- Guarantee patient-doctor confidentiality
- Collaborate with the nursing staff prefessionally in providing medical care to all patients
- Participate actively in medical and interdepartmental meetings.
- Participate and present case-studies in the clinic on a regular basis to share medical knowledge and to analyze data to improve pateint care and quality control.
- Be able to work in the clinic in a collegial ways, as part of a team with other medical and non-medical staff, as well with supervisors and management, to ensure a more efficent patient workflow. Acknowledge that any disrectful attitude towards any of the abovementioned staff sill not be tolerated.
- Flexibility and capacity to adapt are needed; given the focus of the clinic, a strong cultural sensitivity is required, as well as respect and willingness to work comprehensively for the care of the patient.
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EducationEssential: Family medicine specialist Diploma/ Masters/ Egyptian Fellowship with valid Egyptian Medical Syndicate registration and holder of a valid MOH licenseExperienceMinimal 2 years relevant professional experience. Experience working with Humanitarian organization/ institution and experience working with migrant and refugee are assets. Experience in one or several of the following specialties: Gynecology/Obstetrics, Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Rheumatology is an assetLanguages Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatorySpoken Egyptian / Middle Eastern Arabic KnowledgeEssential computer literacy (word, excel)Competencies Other requirementsAbility to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner and to abide by MSF rules and regulations. Respect MSF’s principles.Ability to work independently, follow procedures, quality control and high initiativeRestrain emotional reactions and responds calmly, ability to manage own stressAcknowledge the importance of teamwork and cooperationAbility to work in a multicultural environment and in an interdisciplinary professional teamKnow and understand client’s needs and respond empathetically to clientsDemonstrate an open and integrating attitude, recognise and respect different point of views.Identify opportunities and problemsMaintain existing networksDemonstrate basic awareness of contextual factors and apply them to day-today activities and decision-making processesAble to adhere to strict procedures regarding security issuesEssential:Registration at the Egyptian Medical Syndicate and a valid renewed subscription A valid license to practice the profession from the Egyptian Ministry of Health A specialist certificate from the Medical SyndicateA two-year experience certificate in the subspecialty from a government or a university hospital or consultant papers Working hours: Full time 8:30am – 5:00pm, Full Time, Fixed term contractApplicationThe interested candidates should submit their applications before the 5th of September 2024 at 3:00 PM with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details and with supporting documents (certificates, Diploma etc.)The reference “SPECIALIZED MEDECINE DOCTOR” must be stated on the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation costs if applicants are asked for an interview or a test.MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Human resources through the recruitment contact