Medical Doctor for International Humanitarian Missions

Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C [Proyectos internacionales] • Cheyenne, WY

4d • $1,500 • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Doctor for International Humanitarian Missions will provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions. This role requires a minimum availability of 6 months and involves working in international projects.

Requirements

• General Physician Degree
• Minimum 3 years practicing as General Physician or Surgeon for a hospital developing multi-purpose activities
• Experience in tropical medicine, post-registration experience in public health, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, “A”, infectious diseases, HIV / AIDS / STD, TB, general medicine and / or minor surgery.
• English (B2 or higher level)
• Spanish (C1 or higher level)
• Computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Nice To Haves

• Diploma in tropical medicine
• Work experience with MSF and other NGOs in developing countries
• Knowledge of French

Responsibilities

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits, consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
• Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
• Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
• Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.

Benefits

• Monthly remuneration: in the first 12 months, the bonus approximate gross monthly is USD $1,500. From the second year remuneration increases based on experience (previous and acquired) and the level of responsibility in the field.
• Private insurance coverage that includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability and life insurance.
• Arranged medical evacuation if necessary.
• Expenses of stay in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing.
• Transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and Displacements in the field will also be covered by MSF.
• Per diem or monthly per diem: mainly to cover meals and small personal expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level