Country: Uganda
Closing date: 21 Jul 2018
Doctor
About us
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Role Purpose:
Reporting to the Sub Area Manager and with technical support from the program manager-health and nutrition, the Medical Doctor is responsible for ensuring quality in primary health care activities / services provided to refugees and host communities at the health facility and in the catchment communities by providing medical consultations. In addition to patient care, s/he will lead the team, supervising medical staffs under him/her, conduct on-the-job trainings, maintain accurate patient and SC records and provides input to SC reports and participate in the smooth functioning of the clinic.
The role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Contractual Status: National
Location: Yumbe
Qualification and Experience;Essential
· MBChB degree from a recognised institution, Registered with relevant professional authority and a valid practicing licence
· Previous experience of NGO work in public health humanitarian settings.
· Experience in primary health care, general practice.
· Management experience supervising medical teamsDesirable
· Experience in maternal, neonatal and child health care in emergencies including reproductive health and adolescent care.
· Experience in conducting rapid needs assessments and responding to an emergency
Application information;
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. Please apply online by following this link indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been your direct supervisors.
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=dGltb3RoeS45ODA1My4zODMwQHNhdmV0aGVjaGlsZHJlbmFvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ
