POSITION: Medical Doctor – Mobile Clinic (2)

JOB LOCATION: Lahj governorate, Al Qubytah District

ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 18/01/2024

ABOUT FMF:

The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.

*FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.

*We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children and adults’ beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults’ beneficiaries from abuse.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

FMF is implanting an integrated Nutrition and Protection Services for vulnerable populations in Al-Qabytah and Khanfar Districts in Lahj and Abyan Governorates to improve the provision of Nutrition and Protection Services for vulnerable populations including IDPs and PWD.  Mobile clinic – Medical doctor who is responsible for the following

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the district coordinator to achieve project’s objectives and targets effectively and efficiently.
• Make sure that project’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, 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 district coordinator and ensure securing of mobile team medications and equipment.
• Collect and compile project data regularly and submit it to the district coordinator, including statistical reports, case studies, and success stories.
• Comply with FMF 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS).
• 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) and Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI).
• 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

NOTE: Applicants are requested to apply as soon as possible; the interviews will be done in a rolling basis.

HOW TO APPLY: 

• The deadline for receiving applications is Thursday, January 18, 2024 
• Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by (CLICKING HERE) 
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.