Liberia: Medical Coordinator - Ebola Treatment Unit

Organization: Heart to Heart International
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ETU medical coordinator is responsible for managing the ETU, and overseeing all medical related activities in the centre. S/he must follow up on activities and procedures in the wards, including admission and discharge of patients, the evolution of the patients, staff issues, and any problems that may arise. S/he is also responsible for supervising the doctors and clinical officers. S/he is responsible for the induction and training of (medical) staff on the infections prevention and control protocols and procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Coordination and Planning

  • S/he should establish Infection Prevention Control (IPC) procedures and protocols and ensure all (medical) are trained on them.
  • Supervise and monitor adherence to IPC protocols and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Manage and provide support to all medical activities in the treatment center.
  • Establish, manage and ensure proper patients records and data collection system is in place
  • Visits the treatment wards or communicates with the Doctor on Duty at least twice a day.
  • Give daily written updates of the situation in the centre to Chief Medical Officer

2.Training and Capacity Building

  • Train staff on IPC and the correct use of PPE.
  • Train doctors, clinical officers and nurses on the treatment protocols for Ebola patients
  • Liaise with other senior staff members in the centre to train non-medical staff on IPC and PPE procedures and protocols.

3.Management

  • Organizes and chairs a weekly meeting with the medical and non-medical staff working in the treatment unit to take stock of how things are going and implement corrective measures via written notes accordingly.
  • Responsible for forwarding relevant problems and issues arising from the weekly meeting to the Chief Medical Officer.
  • Prepares duty roster for doctors and clinical officers
  • Monitors the wellbeing of staff and immediately report any issues to the Chief Medical Officer

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum medical degree (MD or RN); addition Masters of Public Health preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience required, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or resource-limited environment.
  • Post-graduate qualification in infectious / tropical diseases is a plus
  • Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases.
  • Will have excellent self-motivation skills.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently in difficult environment.
  • Extremely flexible, willing to take on other duties / tasks and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
  • Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.
  • Strong English language skills, written and verbal**ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:**

Heart to Heart International, Inc. (HHI) is a nonprofit international health organization. Since its founding in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth more than $1.2 billion to more than 150 countries, including the United States. HHI responds to crises and natural disasters both domestically and internationally by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. HHI broadens access to healthcare with medical education opportunities and laboratory standards training around the U.S. and in Haiti, and also works with U.S. safety-net clinics to increase their capacity by providing medical equipment, supplies and volunteers that are vital to operations.

As it works to create healthier communities around the world, HHI is motivated by the same faith-based values that guided that its founders. These values are the motivation behind creating a faith-friendly environment - inviting all people to serve the poor and those in need. Everyone has something to offer and HHI is inclusive of all people to serve with their time, talent and resources. HHI is a volunteer–based movement intentionally managed to create a transformational experience for the volunteer. The organization is as interested in seeing volunteers find a renewed sense of purpose in their lives as it is helping people in challenging situations. The volunteer’s experience is at the heart of the mission, making HHI notably unique in comparison to other charitable organizations.


How to apply:

To apply for this position:

  • Email your cover letter, CV/resume, and references to Carla Orner (carla.orner@hearttoheart.org), referencing the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
  • Complete the Operation Ebola Medical Volunteer Application Form so your information is on record:

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