MSF Switzerland Medical Doctor (Paediatrician) Job vacancy in Mogadishu Somalia

MSF-CH is seeking candidates for the post of:

Medical Doctor - Paediatrician

To support its humanitarian operations in Somalia

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in four project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor, Afgoi and Mogadishu.

Location: Mogadishu project.

Start date: Immediately

Type of contract: 12 months fixed term contract

Scope of responsibilities: The role of the Medical Doctor is to ensure pediatric care, treatment and follow-up of patients in accordance with doctors’ prescriptions, MSF protocols and context for the MSF CH mission managed from Nairobi:

• Coach and train the field Doctors on the management of complicated pediatric cases
• Support the field team for the implementation of the innovative strategy: (negotiating with authorities at field level, guideline, analysis of report etc)
• Ensure development of recommendations, implementation strategies, and training curricula’s, and or protocols depending on what is needed for practical action in the field.
• Ensure analysis and review level of achievement of recommendations at the end of missions

Recruitment criteria:

• Certified medical doctor with a recognised speciality in a paediatrics or GP with paediatric experience.
• Degree on his professional skill in a recognised university
• 4 years experience related to the field of expertise.
• At least one experience with MSF
• Good communication and training skills
• Able to train / coach staff
• Research or analytical capacity
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Somali language is an added advantage.

Personal qualities:

• Organized, methodical and accurate
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good team player.
• Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Negotiation and diplomatic skills with high-level authorities.

Others:

All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 referent persons), copy of diploma and letter of motivation to:-

Human Resource Manager
Via email: msfch.som.recruitment@gmail.com

Application deadline: 28th November 2011

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.