Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Medical Doctor for Mobile Medical Clinic (2)
JOB LOCATION:
- Hadhramout Governorate, Brum Mayf’ah District
- Shabwah Governorate, Haban District
REPORT TO: Field Health Officer
ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 18/02/2024
ABOUT FMF: The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen since 2012, even during the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war. Today, we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.
- FMF provides a work environment that is free of sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.
- We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children and adult beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults' beneficiaries from abuse.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Mobile Medical clinic doctors work under the direct supervision of the Field Health Officers and are responsible for providing health services within the Mobile clinic through clinical examinations for ill patients following national guidelines and international standards. The doctors prescribe treatments and ensure proper drug dosage, provide life-saving support, and facilitate referrals for severe cases.
POSITION DESCRIPTION/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the health officer to achieve the project’s objectives and targets effectively and efficiently.
- Provide clinical examination of all patients with signs of complicated pathologies or presenting complications based on national guidelines and international standards.
- Prescribe routine and basic treatments according to the protocol used in respecting the drug dosage based on the weight and age of the patient.
- Provide life-saving support and ensure proper referral of severe complicated cases accordingly.
- Ensure diagnosis and treatment of patients; improve the quality of services delivered via mobile team members.
- Participate with the Health Officer and local authorities in the identification and management of any epidemics.
- Facilitate coordination meetings and awareness sessions at the community level, together with community health volunteers.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for health services provided within the mobile clinic.
- Supervise the mobile team members’ daily work, ensure a standard of high-quality performance, and correct documentation and reporting.
- Ensure that the complaint and feedback mechanism (CFM) is in place and help beneficiaries become aware of it.
- Participate in conducting situational analysis as necessary under the guidance of the health officer.
- Submit regular supply requests to the health officer and ensure the securing of mobile team medications and equipment.
- Collect and compile project data regularly and submit it to the district coordinator, including statistical reports, case studies, and success stories.
- Comply with FMF policies and procedures with respect to the code of conduct, child protection, equal opportunities, security and safety, and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Commit to the humanitarian principles of strict neutrality, religious and political impartiality, and non-discrimination.
- Perform any other related tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS).
- Minimum experience of two years working as a medical doctor, mobile medical team leader, or other relevant field.
- Previous working experience in Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI).
- Interpersonal and communication skills are required.
- Willing to work in challenging environments.
- Problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Native Arabic language and good professional English, both written and spoken are required.
- Able to stay in the field.