Vacancy: Medical doctor

Job Description.

Job Title:          Medical doctor

Job Status:       Full time40 hours/week

Reports to:      health and nutrition Officer

Length of contract: 12 month

Expected date of start: As Soon as Possible

Position location: This position will be based in Qandala distrct (Balidhidin) with substantive travel to project sites across Qandala ditrcit.

 Background:

Integrated Services for Displaced Population (ISDP) is a Somalia humanitarian Non-Profit Organization registered in federal government of Somalia and its federal member states, ISD was founded in 2010 and since it’s inception it has successfully implemented different development project in Puntland state of Somalia. ISDP is operational in Bari, Nugaal, Karkaar and Mudug regions with track record in implementing high quality health and nutrition, Food Security, Livelihood, protection and WASH interventions by providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. ISDP targets to supports Internal Displace People, Refugees, Vulnerable households, drought affected communities, children and hard to reach people living in Somalia.

ISDP currently partnership with key government institutions in Puntland, and UN agencies with close working relations with local communities in Puntland.

Vision

A Society with improved living conditions through dedications to end poverty and injustice

Mission

Committed to improve living conditions in partnership with communities to build sustainable, healthy and productive communities in Somalia.

Integrated Services for Displaced Population (ISDP) is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of

Stabilization Centre Doctor to be based in Balidhidin stabilization center in Qandala district

Program Background

IMAM curative and preventive nutrition intervention will be implementing in Qandala ditricts including  Balidhidin stabilization center, Unuun,Canjeel and Xijiijle health Centers and Tuulo-Ciise, Tuur masala, Dhaankadus and dhadaar Primary health Uniits. The curative component targets children, 6-59 months with SAM. Community health volunteers screen and refer children with a MUAC <11.5cm or WHZ < -3 or those with grade + or ++ or edema to OTP sites for treatment. SAM cases are treated at the OTP using RUTF, deworming and Vitamin supplementation. Children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications or those <6 months are referred to stabilization centers. In addition, caregivers of children 6-59 months are trained on how to measure MUAC. If a caregiver identifies a child with SAM these are re-assessed by the CHV and if confirmed, the child is referred to the OTP. These children receive nutrition support through RUTF based on their weight, treated for infections using routine medication and screened and treated for malaria. The severely acutely malnourished who are 24-59 months are de-wormed. All severely acutely malnourished without edema receive routine vitamin A supplementation and zinc supplements for those that present with diarrhea, whilst those presenting with malnutrition and medical complications are to stabilization centers for specialized treatment.

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for the overall implementation of IMAM and IYCF in collaboration with other nutrition and distrcit health and nutrition team  and integration with other programs. S/He will facilitate good practice and ensure compliance to applicable implementation of national IMAM guidelines.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• The stabilization centre ensures the implementation of a quality clinical care of children admitted to the centre in accordance with National and international standards.
• To undertake a morning and evening ward round daily with Nurses and Nutrition Assistant ensuring patients are visited where appropriate.
• To make an entry in the patient’s notes as appropriate following ward rounds or any other patient examinations, communication or procedures.
• To receive a hand-over report on patients from the duty SC Nurse and Nutrition Assistants
• To supervise the daily clinical management of all patients in conjunction with the SC CMAM Assistants on duty with support from Nutrition Manager.
• He/She supervise the stabilization center staff (SC Nurse, Nutrition Assistant, Cleaners, Guards) and shall directly provide ongoing leadership to the project team and oversee implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met.
• To liaise with SC Nurse and Nutrition Assistants regularly (at least every 3-4 hours) to check on patient progress, or more frequently if their condition necessitates and or on calls relating to patients care.
• To take blood samples from patients as may be required from time to time.
• To respond to calls from the ward relating to patient care
• To administer intravenous medications / therapy if required,
• To undertake emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary.
• To ensure that all consumables used during procedures shall be correctly charged to patient.
• Coordinate to ensure that all available drugs and consumables used during procedures are strategically stored in SC.
• Ensure donated medicine and consumable is only prescribed for patients and not for staff unless on emergency first aid and under authorization from Nutrition Manager and Coordinator;
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training on stabilization care and documentation to nurses and other health workers deployed to the SC.
• Supervise the use of medicines, medical supplies, nutrition-related commodities and data tools in the SC.
• Liaise with the nutrition officer, IMAM assistants and Care Group Promoters Supervisors to ensure and facilitate a timely referral of complicated SAM cases from the OTPs to the SC.
• Participate in the development and review of SC programme monitoring and evaluation tools where necessary.
• Ensure timely collection, compilation and analysis of quality data as well as production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all SC activities.
• Liaise with MoH, WHO and other stakeholders for nutrition program towards a successful SC project. Maintain work schedules/plans for SC nurses, nutritionists, nutrition assistants and cleaners in the SC.
• Supervise and support the outreach care group supervisors/facilitators to implement quality community mobilization for the successful outcome of the IMAM and IYCF programme activities.
• Update the nutrition manager on the implementation of all SC activities on weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Assign tasks among SC staff according to the variation in workload, holidays, unplanned absences or illness.
• Ensure referrals of discharge cases from the SC to the nearest IMC OTP and are closely monitored smoothly.
• Follow up management of stocks with the storekeeper; monitor rates of SC consumption and ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner
• Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the SC teams, including admission, discharge and transfer from the various components of the programme, all medical and nutritional protocols, and their application/OTP/SC/CG services.
• Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community are treated respectfully at all times
• Participate in regular nutrition team management meetings and also represent the Nutrition Manager in carrying out some related tasks.
• Report any problems in a timely manner to the nutrition manager or coordinator
• Ensure that the SC is equipped with all necessary tools and materials (e.g. MUAC, scales, drugs, F-75, F-100, RUTF, counselling cards, referral guides)
• Ensure that all SC staff fully complete and sign timesheets monthly for submission to HR/Finance Admin.
• Ensure payments made locally by nutrition team are compliant with the Procurement & Authorisation Chart with appropriate supporting documentation
• Ensure assets under nutrition team are safe guarded and included on the monthly/quarterly/annually update of assets as may be required
• Assist in any other tasks when required by nutrition manager and/or management

Requirements (Educational, Experience, Language)

• Strictly qualified Medical Doctor from a recognized University/Institute with minimum experience of 2 years.
• Experience and implementation of nutrition intervention programmes is and added advantage.
• Understanding of nutritional/health surveillance and information systems/reporting.
• Proven ability and experience in planning and conducting formal training session on health and nutrition including IMAM and IYCF.
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach other staff and community workers.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with children and their care takers.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment.
• Strong report writing and computer skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Somalia

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their care takers.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within ISDP and amongst beneficiaries served by Integrated Services for Displaced Population (ISDP)

Equal Opportunities

• Integrated Services for Displaced Population (ISDP) is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements should bring hard copy full document in ISDP office in Bosaso or send the following through email: hr1.isdp@gmail.com

1. A CV (not more than 3 pages)
2. A cover letter (not more than one page)
3. Copies of your transcripts and academic degrees.

Applications close on Sunday 20^th  March 2022 @ 11:00pm.