NBU - Medical Officer

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Responsible for quality of medical care provided to NBU patients during their stay at MSF Peshawar Women Hospital.

MISSION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVIES

Attendance and involvement at work:

Observe the MSF charter

Perform all activities in line with the MSF protocols and procedures

Respect the time schedule and be at work on time (flexible at any time)

Treat the patient with care and respect providing good quality care

Respect the patient privacy and strictly respect community culture, norms

Maintain good relationship with other team members

Adhere to MSF Clinical Guidelines and protocols

MAIN RESPONSIBITITIES

Hospital admission:

Carry out patients’ admissions according to MSF acceptance criteria and re-orientate the out of criteria patients

Work in close collaboration with other departments, ensuring the good transfer of patients to other units

Respect MSF Guidelines and Protocols for prescription of investigations and treatment if required

Fill clearly diagnosis and treatment on documents

General care in NBU:

Examine all patients in NBU

Prescribe the care and treatments required according to MSF guidelines and clinical protocols and ensure the correct application of prescriptions

Ensure the rational use of medicines

Keep the hospitalization forms up to date by noting the details of examinations, entry and exit diagnosis and follow the specialist consultations

Prepare all documentation for discharge and referral

Ensure the proper handover to incoming colleagues about all patients

Inform the direct supervisor in event of medical error

Newborn Care:

Complete new-born assessment on each baby delivered in Women Hospital prior to discharge

Carry out the daily round in the New-born Unit in collaboration with the pediatrician in charge

Recognize abnormalities and/or deteriorating condition and notify pediatrician in charge of new-born care

Attend and participate in new-born resuscitation

Admit babies to NBU according to MSF criteria and protocol

Manage care plan and prescriptions according to protocol

Able to identify new-borns requiring referral according to MSF referral criteria and participates in facilitating the referral

Informs mothers and fathers about the illness of her baby, and explains the treatment required

Perform well-baby check on healthy babies

Attend the delivery room or OT in difficult deliveries to be ready to offer neonatal care

Other:

Participate in on-going personnel training (care techniques, updating protocols, etc.)

Participate in weekly training sessions, proposing and presenting topics

Participate in medical meetings, monthly and when necessary

Participate in the medical data collection

Requirements:

Medical Doctor (MBBS) or equivalent PMDC registered

Clinical experience in New-born care Unit

Languages: English, Pashto, Urdu

Other: good clinical skills, basic computer skills (Word, Excel), patience, flexibility, diplomatic communication, reporting skills, stress management

The deadline for submitting applications is: 2nd June, 2019

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews

WORK LOCATION: Peshawar

DAILY WORKER: Full Time (Permanent) / Part time (Daily Worker)

PROBABLE START DATE: June 2019