UN World Food Programme Medical Doctor (Part-Time) – UN Primary Care Clinic Jobs in Malawi
About WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
Job Purpose
This job is located in the Country Office (CO). Medical Doctor/ Officer shall report technically to the WFP Regional Medical Officer and for the routine administrative issues to the WFP Malawi Head of Resource Management Unit.
The UN Doctor will be appointed as a surge staff for areas of staff health and safety while providing hygiene and safety training, personal first aid training, review of medical and casualty response, assessment of health, safety and environmental issues of UN staff and dependents.
Background
The UN Doctor will be appointed as a surge staff for areas of staff health and safety while providing infection prevention and safety training, personal first aid training, provide medical and casualty emergency response, conduct general medical consultations, assessment of health, safety and environmental issues of UN staff and dependents. The Doctor will establish Wellness activities including Health Promotion events.
Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
In particular, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks:
Ensuring evidence-based patient care and practice in line with Medical Professional Standards and deontological norms;
Providing consultations to UN agency employees and eligible family members;
Managing patient referrals appropriately and providing follow up/case management for the referrals in Malawi and abroad;
Coordinating and ensuring highest level of patient care with UN agency Doctors including weekly peer review of clinical cases
For epidemiological purposes, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer on at least monthly basis: cumulative diagnoses seen, diagnoses per contract type, gender
Participating in Campaigns on health promotion (e.g. healthy lifestyle, stress management) and injury and illness prevention (e.g. use of personal protective equipment, personal precautions for the prevention of transmissible diseases) through employee and family member briefings, in newsletters and when requested by WFP Project Manager;
Securing and protecting confidential patient information by recording all consultations in the Electronic Medical Records system – without sharing any patient information with UN agency except the minimum necessary for medical evacuations, emergency care or referrals;
Liaising with the Country Office or Regional Staff Counsellors for employees/family members requiring their intervention or attention;
Performing periodic and entry medical examination for prospective staff
Standard Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Advanced university degree (Doctorate, Masters or equivalent) in Medicine or demonstrably equivalent studies from a recognized institution. Registration as a General Practitioner in the country of origin is required.
Experience:
Have at least 5 years of experience. Progressive professional clinical experience in healthcare and any outbreak response and emergencies.
Knowledge & Skills:
Excellent communication, presentation and drafting skills;
Experience in emergency management (crisis or disaster medicine), travel medicine, tropical and infectious disease;
Knowledge of addressing the psychosocial needs of humanitarian workers;
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
Remains calm in stressful situations
Languages: English
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Medical Doctor (Part-Time) – UN Primary Care Clinic Jobs in Malawi
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