Job Title         Mobile clinic – Medical Doctor
Location         Ahwer

Report to        Governorate coordinator

Deadline:        27-April-2021

Background

FMF is a non-profit and non-governmental organization aiming to provide health, nutrition, food security and protection services as a humanitarian response to the escalating socio-economic situation in Yemen since 2012.

Position Summary

The Medical Doctor will assist FMF’s Staff within the Mobile Medical Team (MMT) in implementing emergency intervention, medical screening, diagnosis and referral/treatment of the patients presenting medical complications in hard-to-reach areas, and to ensure the correct application of the treatment protocols. S/he also is considered as the mobile team leader and therefore take the responsibility of the overall team work planning, progression, reporting and coordination.

Position description/ key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the project officers to achieve program’s objectives and targets effectively and efficiently.
• Make sure that program’s targets are met by using indicators and activity tracking sheet.
• Provide clinical examination of all patients with signs of complicated pathologies or presenting complication based on health and nutrition clusters’ technical guidelines as well as national guidelines.
• Prescribe routine and basic treatments according the protocol used in respecting the drug dosage based on the weight and age of the patient
• Provide life-saving support and ensure proper referral of the severe complicated cases accordingly.
• Ensure diagnosis and treatment of patients Improve the quality of services delivered via mobile team members through priority setting, on-job training, and continuous monitoring.
• Participate with District Health Office and local authorities in the identification and management of any epidemics.
• Facilitate the coordination meetings and awareness sessions at the community level, together with community health volunteers.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for internal and external use on the ongoing activities of the project.
• Supervise the mobile team members’ daily work and ensure a standard high-quality performance and correct documentation and reporting.
• Make sure that complaint and feedback mechanism (CFM) is in place and help beneficiaries become aware of it.
• Participate in conducting situational analysis as necessary under the guidance of the health and nutrition program coordinator.
• Submit regular supply request to program officer and ensure securing of mobile team medications and equipment.
• Collect and compile project data regularly and submit it to the health & nutrition program coordinator, including statistical reports, case studies, and success stories.
• Comply with RDP policies and procedures with respect to code of conduct, child protection, equal opportunities, security and safety, and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Commit to the humanitarian principles of strict neutrality, religious and political impartiality and non-discrimination.
• Perform any other related tasks as required.

Position requirements

• Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) or higher degree
• Minimum of two years’ experience working as a medical doctor, mobile medical team leader or other relevant field
• Organizational abilities and previous experience of working with NGOs.
• Previous working experience in Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM)
• Native Arabic with good professional English, both written and spoken.
• Good computer literacy (MS word and Excel).
• Willing to work in challenging environment and extra-hours if and when requires
• Able to stay in the field.
• Problem solving and leadership skills.

How to Apply

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter, both in English, to Field Medical Foundation ( [email protected] ) with the title of the position you are applying for in the subject of email.