Medical Doctor (Only female)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) is an international humanitarian medical aid organization working in more than 70 countries worldwide. Médecins Sans Frontiers is neutral, impartial, independent, and not linked to any political party or governmental body. Our teams provide emergency medical assistance to people in need, irrespective of their nationality, race or religion. In 1999 MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as recognition for its medical work in several continents.

Position: Medical Doctor (Only female)
Location of Job: New Delhi
Duration: 1 Year (renewable)
Start Date: ASAP
Application-closing date: 12 March 2023
No. of Position: 1 (One)

We offer:
• Salary Gross (INR): 81, 750 /- per month (non-negotiable)
• Medical Market Allowance: 22,500 /- per month (non- negotiable)
• 18 days annual leave; 12 days paid leave as per specified list of holidays; Sick/Casual leave of 12 days as per calendar year (pro-rated based on hire date).
• Contributions made for statutory benefit programs such as Provident Fund.
• Covered under accident insurance.
• DWBI provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per health care policy.
• A stimulating, professional environment in an international organization.

PURPOSE OF POST:

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.

FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINES :

Hierarchically accountable to Project Medical Referent (PMR)
Functionally accountable to Project Medical Referent (PMR)

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 patient’s 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.

CONTEXT SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

o Provide quality and ethical clinical care to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence presenting at the DWBI Clinic including:
o Medical examination and history taking, including (forensic) detection and medical reporting of sexual violence cases for legal purposes when required.
o Appropriate treatment following protocols.
o Accurate documentation of the results of medical examination and injuries sustained.
o STI prevention and treatment.
o HIV risk assessment and counselling.
o PEP initiation and management, emergency contraception, pregnancy care and termination of pregnancy referrals.
o Medical care of minor injuries (fractures, lacerations, burns,etc.)
o Emergency medical care/ stabilization for seriously injured patients.
o Ensure confidentiality and ethical handling of all documents related to patients.
o Ensure psychological support (emotional support) throughout consultation.
o Oversee clinical activities in the clinic site and ensure the quality and confidentiality of the services provided.
o Participate in monitoring and evaluation of DWBI activities in DWBI/SGBV clinic/program.
o Participate in community engagement and community awareness activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: MBBS degree with full and valid registration from Medical council of India or medical councils

Experience: Essential: 2-year experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work (can be within medical training).
Desirable: Postgraduate education (Degree/Diploma/Certification) in obstetrics and Gynecology, or family medicine, or fields related to sexual and reproductive health.

Languages: Mission language essential. Local language desirable.

Competencies:

• People Management
• Commitment
• Flexibility
• Results
• Teamwork

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the organization.
To apply for the above position:

Please clearly state which position you are applying for and send CV and letter of motivation to apply for this position (with phone number) no later than 12 March 2023 to delhi-hrm-assist@oca.msf.org

You can also send your application to:

DWBI Delhi Project Office,
A-20, Mahindra Park Main
G. T. Road Delhi – 110033

Application without motivation letter will not be accepted.

Due to high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note: We do not use any external recruitment consultants.