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Surgeon – Locum
Main Purpose
Organize and carry out surgery activities, ensure pre- and post-operative surgical care, in accordance with MSF policies, protocols and universal hygiene standards and in close collaboration with medical staff in the emergency, intensive wards and operation theatre in order to improve patients’ health conditions. The selected candidate will be reporting to the Medical Activity Manager
Accountabilities
- Coordinates the implementation of MSF clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols ( antibiotic prophylaxis, post-operative pain management, thrombo-prophylaxis, cesarean section, blood transfusion, etc) and recommendations (standard hygiene and sterilization rules, prevention to HIV, TB, Syphilis and Hep B exposure) in order to minimize clinical risks.
- Undertake pre-operative consultations, evaluating the surgical risks with the anesthetist and/or other medical staff involved, and obtaining the patient’s signed consent to operate.
- Carry out emergency and programmed surgical intervention following MSF protocols and policies including swab counts, ensuring appropriate use of surgical equipment and proper OT registry entry/documentation of all OT intervention.
- Carry out post-operative clinical care and ward rounds collaborating with the anesthetist, the Operating Theatre Nurse and ward staff or other Unit Managers to ensure compliance with MSF protocols and rational use of medicines. Attend OPD, emergency room when required.
- In collaboration with the anesthetist, carry-out the collection and analysis of quantitative surgical anesthesia data, using post-operative observation sheets, routine data collected, patient files, operating department register, patient file, etc to monitor quality. Monthly revue data and analyze clinical trends and comment on adverse events / poor clinical outcome. Support organizing the operating program and with OT staff monitor use of material and equipment and advise on instrument needs and coordinates patient referral.
- Put in place the emergency disaster response plan of the hospital along with the anesthetist and the medical doctor and /or the responsible nurse and run role hospital practical rehearsals, in order to ensure the continuity of the services under any circumstance
- Knows and helps implement the accidental blood exposure policy.
- Plan, evaluate, and supervise the training of the staff (emergency and the out-patient teams) in order to ensure the amount of knowledge required and to improve people diagnosing, triage, and early detection capabilities.
- Supports other medical teams/wards when needed (i.e. midwifes and obstetric teams in the maternity ward, etc.)
MSF project-specific accountabilities
- Screening /prioritization of the patients on the general surgical line list for the selected type of surgeries ( Hydrocelectomy, Hemorrhoidectomy , Excision of lipoma and Herniotomy ) with the support of referral team
- Organization of the operating theatre list with the support of the operation theatre team
- Conducting pre-operative assessment of the patient waiting for the surgery along with the anesthesia team
- Management of the pre and post-operative care with the support of the nursing team
- Ensuring proper documentation , aseptic methods and safety measures ( surgical checklists during the entire intra-operative phase
- Conducting first follow-up care visits with the support of the referral team
Requirements
- Education:
- Essential Medical Doctor (MD) with general surgical experience with evidence .
- A masters or postgraduate diploma in surgery is an advantage.
- Experience: Mandatory surgical experience of more than 1 year. Experience of surgery in low low-resource setting can be an advantage. Desirable experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.
- Languages: English is mandatory. Local working language would be an asset (Kiswahili, Somali )
- Knowledge: Computer literacy is essential.
Competencies
- People Management.
- Commitment.
- Flexibility.
- Results.
- Teamwork
Deadline for Application: 27th Sept 2023
Association Manager, MSF Eastern Africa
Rationale/Objective for Position
The Association Manager is responsible for overseeing all the operations of the Association office in MSF Eastern Africa. The job holder serves as the liaison between the Board and all relevant key stakeholders including members, EA executives, Associations of other MSF sections, and regional operations among others
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Tasks & Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and execution of the Association’s development strategy in close collaboration with the Board and Executive of MSF EA.
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
Leadership and Administration:
- Working with the President and Board, develop, review, and ensure implementation of the MSF
- EAA Association Annual plan and budget including reporting on implementation progress.
- Organize and coordinate the implementation MSF EAA events and debates throughout the region where MSF EAA operates including budgeting and reporting of the same in close consultation with the Board.
- Lead and provide support on specific activities or / initiated by the Association/Board as delegated.
- Serve as the custodian of Association policies and instruments including Memorandum and Articles of Association, statutes, by-laws, and association registration while ensuring these are up to date.
Associative Support
- Strengthen and coordinate the development of the EAA associative focal persons network by ensuring each country and project has focal persons and supporting member countries with recruitment, induction, training, capacity building and Associative Life stimulation.
- Partner with the Operational Centre Associative Coordinators to coordinate and support the implementation of intersectional Field Associative Debates (FADs) in the Eastern African countries with MSF presence.
- In collaboration with the board and AFPs develop content, information material and resource needs for the Association activities.
Membership
- Manage membership recruitment, application processing, database management, effective communication, and reporting.
- Coordinate timely and accurate communication on all Association matters to MSF EAA members.
- Update the Association, Board and Section offices on any concerns or experiences of association members and other regional field staff.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of associative websites and stimulate discussions on online platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Slack, Souk, e-voting system, etc.
Collaboration and Engagements
- Represent the Association in public or MSF events when necessary.
- Aid the organization of international MSF events & conferences when needed
Other Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor and coach staff in the Association office.
Qualifications
- At least five (5) years of MSF experience in the field, headquarters, or coordinating MSF Associations.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Social sciences, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Strong working knowledge of the Eastern Africa context and of global humanitarian affairs.
- A good understanding of the financial procedures and policies of MSF is an added advantage.
- Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of either Swahili, French or Arabic is an asset.
Competencies
- Computer literacy with excellent MS Office, Outlook, powerpoint and Excel.
- Ability to effectively navigate through social media and interactive platforms.
- Committed to humanitarian principles.
- Attention to detail.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Willingness to work beyond official working hours.
- Willingness to travel within and outside the country.
- Ability to relate with people of all cultures.
- Strong planning and organizing skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Application deadline: 1st October 2023
Method of Application
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