MEDICAL DOCTOR

Main Purpose 

The medical doctor will provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions. 

Accountabilities 

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.  
• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.  
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits , consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.  
• Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.  
• Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.  
• Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.  
• Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.  
• Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.  

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities 

• Provide primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions 
• Perform medical assessments, including physical exams, history taking, Allergies and lab tests, when applicable. 
• Work closely with the MMU team, including nurses, medical staff, and non-medical personnel, to ensure efficient service delivery. 
• Participate in regular team meetings and training to review medical procedures and enhance knowledge in mobile healthcare. 
• Manage emergency care of patients and follow up referrals when needed at secondary hospitals: ensure that MSF patients are referred according to the adequate criteria and the documentation is adequately produced .
• Coordinate with nurses and social worker for the referral for medical investigations and consultations of external partners (e.g. lab tests, imagery, speciality doctor…) .
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and take part in case management discussions. 
• Adjust the treatment plan according to the specificities of the project’s target population while following the MSF protocols. 
• Provide SV to SV survivors after being trained .
• Identify social and mental health needs of the beneficiary and ensure the referral to the adequate departments. 
• Address patient concerns with sensitivity, ensuring clear communication and empathy .
• Ensure that the medical perscription is clearly filled and complete, with clear hand writng .

Requirements 

Education 

Essential: Medical Doctor degree from an accredited university 

Essential: Ministry of public health practice license as GP in Lebanon 

Essential: Certificate of registration at the Lebanese order of physicians-LOP. 

Experience 

Essential: 2 years of previous work experience as a Medical Doctor in clinical work. 

Desirable: Previous experience in Mental Health gap. 

Languages 

Essential: Full professional proficiency of the English and Arabic languages. 

Desirable: Proficiency in French at any level. 

Knowledge 

Essential: basic to intermediate knowledge of MS-Office applications (word, excel, Outlook) 

Competencies 

People Management L1 

Commitment L2 

Flexibility L2 

Results orientated L2 

Teamwork L2