Clinical Officer Job, Mediar, Maban, South Sudan

MEDAIR is a Christian humanitarian international NGO founded in 1988, with its HQ in Switzerland. MEDAIR’s mission is to respond to human suffering in emergency and disaster situations by implementing multi-sectorial relief and rehabilitation projects in a compassionate and serving attitude inspired by its Christian ethos. The organisation’s consistent focus ensures maximum efficiency and accountability, with ISO 9001:2000 certification worldwide. Medair’s unswerving commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable. MEDAIR strives to live and work by its values: integrity, hope, compassion, accountability, dignity, and faith.

 To strengthen our health programme, Medair is requesting applications from candidates for the following job:

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent qualifications and experience. You are a good decision maker, self-motivated, hardworking, able to work in difficult and busy environments, and is respectful when dealing with other cultures. You have good report writing, administrative and organizational skills. You have excellent interpersonal skills and are a good team player who is willing to assist in other duties as necessary. You are supportive, proactive, and able to handle sudden change.

LOCATION	Batil refugee camp, Maban county. Upper Nile State
REPORTING TO	Maban Response Team, Health Project Manager.
OVERALL PURPOSE	. To facilitate achievement of the medical objectives to reduce morbidity and mortality by provision of emergency healthcare services to refugee populations in Maban county
RELATIONSHIPs	Nurses, Health Managers, project coordinator , partners, base manager, finance Officer UNHCR, Nutrition team etcs/

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical Officer, Maban, Medair South Sudan

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Uphold Medair values at all times, both within and outside working hours. 2. Medical / Technical Provide consultations to patients attending the clinic including examination, diagnosis  and  prescription of medications. To provide treatment to any patients presenting in an emergency, stabilise condition  and arrange referral for ongoing care as necessary. Provide patient education and instruction on prevention of illness,  proper use of medication and good hygiene. 3. Quality Management - Aim to achieve the highest quality programming possible within a challenging context. - Ensure all diagnosis and treatment is based on the Guidelines of the Ministry of Health  and the IECHC guidelines. 4. External Representation - Represent Medair in relevant meetings in Maban County as requested. - Meet with the County Health department, other local authorities, UNHCR and  other NGO partners as requested. 5. Administrative To accurately record all attendance and patient details in register books and tally sheets. Assist Health Managers in compiling weekly and monthly reports required by the Ministry of Health, UNHCR and Medair . Ensure that Health Manager is aware of need for restock of items in clinic in a timely manner. QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL DESIRED Vocational qualification Clinical Officer or Medical Assistant. Work experience 2 years post qualification experience. Experience working in primary health care setting At least 1 year experience  working with an NGO Languages Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic   IT Familiar with word, excel and outlook.
WORK CONDITIONS You will work and live in Ganylel in Unity State, a location of relative insecurity in South Sudan. Living conditions will be basic and the pace and hours of work are demanding, requiring resilience. Travel to the field is by small plane or car. CONTRACT DURATION 3 months with possibility of extension

Please submit your application (CV, & contact information) by 26.5.2014 to:

Medair South Sudan

Hai Matara, Airport View

Juba

(Opposite Bross (former Petrol Station) near Perkins Company)

or e-mail: recruitment@southsudan.medair.org

The date and time for interviews will be communicated when the shortlist is published. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.