Medecins du Monde is an international humanitarian organization providing medical care to vulnerable populations affected by war, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty or exclusion. Originally established in France in 1980, the Doctors of the World international network now has offices in 15 countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Main responsibilities:
Strengthen surveillance system of 3 PHC centers in the Bekaa Area
Monitor and Analyse collected health data
Perform quick outbreak response
Coordinate epidemic outbreaks with other partners (MoH, WHO, etc.)
Implement preventive measures to avoid epidemic outbreaks
Surveillance of special communicable diseases like TB, Leishmaniosis, etc.
Manage and organise the team in the best outfit.
Main responsibilities and activities of the medical doctor can change according to the organization of the mobile response unit and to the composition of the team
Main activities:
1. Strengthen surveillance system of 3 PHC Centres
Analyze existing surveillance system of PHC Centres
Follow up MoH/WHO currently drafted national surveillance standards for epidemic outbreaks
Adopt in cooperation with PHC staff, Amel medical coordinator and MdM medical coordinator assistant documentation and surveillance system according to national guidelines.
2. Monitor and Analyse collected health data
Monitor collected data through surveillance system of each center
Weekly analysis of collected data with MdM medical coordination team and detection of possible communicable disease outbreaks
Feedback and Communication with PHC staff on monitored and analyzed data
Ongoing development and improvement of documentation and surveillance system
3. Perform quick outbreak response
In case of suspected outbreak, organize and perform field visit for further in-depth analysis of the situation
In case suspected outbreak is confirmed, planning of adequate outbreak emergency response
4. Coordinate epidemic outbreaks with other partners (MoH, WHO, INGO, NGO, etc.)
Share surveillance data with partners in health cluster meetings
Inform relevant partners in case of epidemic outbreak detection
Coordinate outbreak response with relevant partners
5. Implement preventive measures to avoid epidemic outbreaks
Follow-up outbreak to make sure it is under control
Analyze and identify possible risk factors that led to the outbreak
Try in collaboration with relevant partners to reduce risk factors as preventive measure
In case risk factors are identified in other places, preventive measures should be considered to be implemented before outbreak occurs
6. Surveillance of special communicable diseases like TB, Leishmaniosis, etc.
Apart from epidemic outbreaks, assist PHC staff with suspected cases of Tuberculosis, Leishmaniosis, Measles, HIV, Hep B and C, etc.
Support in diagnosing, treatment and or referral of above mentioned pathologies
Implement preventive measures in the Centers in case of suspected air-transmitted communicable diseases (TB)
7. Manage and organise the team in the best outfit.
You will work in cooperation with a nurse and a community health worker
It is crucial that hierarchies are kept flat and the joint effort is participatory
8. AOB if required for the implementation of the program
Requested Competences/Skills/Profile
Qualified Medical Doctor (MBBS)
Arabic language is mandatory.
Theoretical knowledge in public health is preferred
Experience in public health sector is an asset
Experience working with NGO is helpful, but not mandatory.
High Motivation for challenging and complex task and good common sense
Strong skills in communication, mediation and cooperation
Ability and joy to be in good relationship with colleagues and patients
Ability to cope with difficult security context.
Capacity to live in basic condition in the field
Behaviour
To behave with self-restraint at all times and respect the dignity of the patients.
To be able to work as part of a team and participate in all activities of the mobile response unit.
To believe in models of equity, human rights and neutrality/impartiality
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter that addresses the applicant's motivation for applying and describing your previous experience, along with contact information for three professional references, and your salary requirements. Please forward the application, in English, marked "MEDICAL DOCTOR MRU" to the following e-mail address: mdm.lebanon.hr@gmail.com . The deadline for submission is 15th March, 2013. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Other
Education Degree Details
Medical doctor: general practitioner or specialist in family medicine
Arabic
Fluent
English
Very Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No