Sep 17, 2018
Location: Ngala, Borno Scope of Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards
Triage:
Carries out a rapid evaluation of all patients on arrival
Decides treatment plan (oral or IV rehydration).
Provides initial emergency care (e.g. inserts IV line), until the patient is stabilised.
Carries out admission of patients (cholera register); Initiates an individual patient file (parameters, observations, etc.).
Writes prescriptions.
Supervises triage nurses.
IV and Oral rehydration:
Visits all admitted patients daily and monitors complicated cases (young children, pregnant women, comorbidity cases, treatment complications, etc.).
Responds to nurses’ requests and alerts: insertion of intraosseous needle, concomitant infection, treatment complications, etc.
Records monitoring and observation parameters on the individual patient file.
Writes prescriptions (drugs, daily dose, number of times a day, duration).
Discharge of patients:
Validates patient discharge.
Gives patients « discharge slips » that they show the watchman on exit.
Writes referral letters if needed (e.g. feeding centre, maternity).
Deceased patients:
Confirms death.
Participates in investigation into cause of death.
Minimum Requirements
Essential Medical Doctor Diploma; registration with the relevant Medical Council
Desired: previous experience in Cholera treatment.
Essential: English, desired: Hausa, Kanuri
Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting
Commitment, Flexibility, Stress Management, Results, Teamwork, Service
Applicants should send their Applications to: msfchbornorecruitment@gmail.com with “CTC MD NGALA’’ as subject. Applications must be in English and include:
Complete CV and Copies of all certificates and diplomas mentioned in the CV.
Updated contact details and ID
Contact information of the previous employer/s for reference.
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