Clinical Officers (58 POSITIONS)
Job Summary
Organizing and ensuring medical consultations to the target population providing treatment to patients within the scope of his/her medical competencies and referring them when appropriate, according to MSF MSF protocols, procedures and the universal hygiene standards in order to guarantee quality and efficiency of the service provided. Controls the rational distribution of medicine and attends to emergency cases in the health facility.
Minimum Qualification: Diploma
Experience Level: Mid level
Experience Length: 2 years
Reports to: Medical Officer or Deputy In Charge
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensuring the implementation and standardization of Medical Teams clinical policies, tools, and hygiene protocols in order to minimize clinical risks and to guarantee the quality of patient care management. Promoting and maintaining confidentiality regarding all patient cases and records.
- Implementing diagnosis, prescription and prevention procedures that fall under the scope of his/her competencies applying medical knowledge, asking appropriate questions to patients and following protocols in force as well as using laboratory services when necessary, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the medical treatments and to refer patients when appropriate.
- Participating in the planning and supervision, in close coordination with other supervisors, the HR processes (sizing, staff shifts, recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of the team in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, improve people triage capabilities, their motivation and commitment and their active participation in teaching the targeted population on therapeutic and preventive protocols.
- Ensuring that all staff using medical devices are qualified and trained. Ensuring cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are performed according to the protocols. Reporting any malfunction to the project biomedical service.List item
- In cases of emergency, carrying out first aid care and treatment according to protocols in order to reduce mortality rates
- Recording in the individual patient’s card and registration books, all performed medical activities (drugs prescribed, lab results, vaccination status, epidemiological activity, doses, etc.) keeping data trace-ability in order to ensure patients treatment continuity.
- Participating in data collection and reporting when required
- Knowing and implementing Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE), i.e. keeping contact with all patients, providing them information regarding their health state and responding to their questions.
- Knowing and promoting the proper application of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit and Sexually Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol.
- Keep the patient and family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow; verify understanding to ensure informed consent and adherence to treatment
- Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on curative and preventative health services
- Ensure general hygiene standards and universal precautions are followed at all times and implement and monitor actions to reduce bio-hazard risks and improve infection control
- Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care
- Ensure that medical decisions are made with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
- Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentor-ship and participate in capacity building opportunities
- Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary process as per MTI policy
- Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Community Health or equivalent is required
- Registration with Tanganyika Medical Council is required
- Valid practicing license is required
EXPERIENCE
- 2 years of clinical medicine experience is required
- Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV and AIDS and communicable diseases
- Knowledge of professional clinical medicine principles, procedures and techniques
- Knowledge of medicines, hygiene protocol and IPC measures
SKILLS
- Skilled in applying clinical medicine principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients
- Skilled in prescribing correct medication
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A good command of both written and spoken English
ABILITIES
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
- Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
- Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
- Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
- Ability to be flexible and manage stress
- Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
- Documents to be attached with application
- CV/Resume (in English)
- Birth Certificate or National ID or Passport (Provide only one document)
- Academic Certificate
- Registration Certificate from Pharmacy Council of Tanzania
- Recommendation Letter from previous employer
- Copy of police report or letter of good character from local government
- Copy of Certificate of Service from previous employer
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY saved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY with subject as “CLINICAL OFFICER” , including 3 work related referees to [email protected]
Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period at the bottom of your CV
INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: CLINICAL OFFICER
Assistant Laboratory Technicians 25
Job Summary
Responsible for performing routine laboratory investigations for patients. Ensure security and hygiene measures are always respected.
Minimum Qualification: Diploma
Experience Level: Mid level
Experience Length: 2 years
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collect samples, including performing phlebotomy and conducting home visits to patients unable to travel to health facility, and conduct routine laboratory investigations for patients
- Interpret laboratory results, communicate findings to clinicians and file reports while ensuring confidentiality
- Process specimens to be sent to outside laboratories and do follow up
- Maintain quality control of specimen samples
- Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met; manage waste as per good laboratory practices
- Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
- Monitor the consumption of supplies and equipment required for laboratory activities and notify supervisor of re-stocking needs
- Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
- Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
- Diploma or advanced diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is required
- Health Laboratory Technologists’ Council of Tanzania Valid practicing license is required
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 12 th December 2019. 5.00PM.
Application Procedure:
- Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY saved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY with subject as “Laboratory Assistant” ; including 3 work related referees to [email protected]
- Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period; at the bottom of your CV
- INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Job Title: ANAESTHETIC NURSES (6) Positions
Reports to Direct: Medical Officer in charge
Job Summary
Responsible for the medical management and anesthetic care of patients before, during and after surgery. Provides direct supervision to the Theater Assistant.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Before surgery, provide patient and attendant with appropriate information on their condition and treatment options so patient can give informed consent; assess patient’s readiness for surgery through physical examination, reviewing medical history and laboratory results, and obtain patient’s written authorization for operation
- During surgery, administer anesthesia to control patient’s pain and level of consciousness and provide continual medical assessment of vital life functions
- After surgery, identify evidence of recovery and determine when patient has been stabilized sufficiently to be moved to the ward or sent home
- Supervise the Theater Assistant to ensure the operating room is clean and ready for surgery. Provide continuous learning and development opportunities for the Theater staff
- Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
- Supervise all pharmacy related activities (stock control, station re-stocking, inventories, expired drugs, etc.) and other equipment of anesthetic ward, follow-up of narcotics and sedatives (register, consumption, empty phials, etc.), and ensure sufficient supply for to perform medical activities accountable for the appropriate use of materials and assets
- Implement hygiene best practices and ensure the integrity of anesthetic materials including decontamination, sterilization and storage conditions to ensure the safety of patients and staff
- Produce reports as required
- Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
- Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentor-ship and participate in capacity building opportunities
- Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy
- Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Diploma in nursing with additional training in Anesthesia from a recognized institution is required
Registered with Tanzania Nurse and Midwifery Council
Possession of a valid Annual Practicing License is required
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years of experience administering anesthesia is required
Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- In-depth knowledge of anesthetic operating principles
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) protocol
SKILLS
- Highly skilled in administering anesthesia and monitoring vital life functions
- Skilled at capacity building and developing a high functioning team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Skilled in writing reports
ABILITIES
- Keen interest to mentor others
- Physically fit to assist in moving patients
- Committed to high ethical standards
- Ability to live and work in a remote area
- Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
Documents to be attached with application
CV/Resume (in English)
Birth Certificate or National ID or Passport (Provide only one document)
Academic Certificate
Registration Certificate from Pharmacy Council of Tanzania
Recommendation Letter from previous employer
Copy of police report or letter of good character from local government
Copy of Certificate of Service from previous employer
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY saved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY with subject as ASSISTANT DENTAL OFFICER” , including 3 work related referees to [email protected]
Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period at the bottom of your CV
INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: ANAESTHETIC NURSE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12th December 2019 5.00PM.
Pharmacists Positions
Our Calling
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.
Our Values
We Are Courageous: We are bold and we know it takes bravery to break down barriers and do what we do.
We Are Accountable: We take our responsibilities and role seriously. We have integrity in all we do.
We Are Tenacious: We have that can-do spirit. We don’t give up when the going gets tough.
We Are Selfless: We put others before ourselves. Always. That is who we are.
We Are Not Alone: We know God is always with us as we stand in solidarity with others.
Deadline: 13th December, 2019
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