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Borno |
Posted 4 years ago |
Surgeon is needed at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
JOB TITLE: Surgeon
Code: MD01505
LOCATION: Pulka & Gwoza, Gwoza LGA, Borno
Report to: Medical Activity Manager
Area: Medical & Paramedical
Report to (functional): Medical Activity Manger
Working Hours: 48 hours per week
Slots: Two (02)
Contract Duration: 6 months Renewable
Salary: Surgeon Salary (National contract)
Main Purpose
Organize and carry out surgery activities, ensure pre and post-operative surgical care, in accordance with MSF policies, protocols and universal hygiene standards and in close collaboration with medical staff in the emergency, intensive wards and operation theatre in order to improve patients’ health conditions.
Accountabilities
- Coordinates the implementation of MSF clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols ( antibiotic prophylaxis, post-operative pain management, thrombo-prophylaxis, caesarean section, blood transfusion, etc) and recommendations (standard hygiene and sterilization rules, prevention to HIV, TB, Syphilis and Hep B exposure) in order to minimize clinical risks.
- Undertake pre-operative consultations, evaluating the surgical risks with the anaesthetist and/or other medical staff involved, and obtaining the patient’s signed consent to operate.
- Carry out emergency and programmed surgical intervention following MSF protocols and policies including swab counts, ensuring appropriate use of surgical equipment and proper OT registry entry/documentation of all OT intervention.
- Carry out post-operative clinical care and ward rounds collaborating with the anesthetist, the Operating Theatre Nurse and ward staff or other Unit Managers to ensure compliance with MSF protocols and rational use of medicines. Attend OPD, emergency room when required.
Requirements
- Education: Essential, degree in surgical specialty recognized by the State.
- Experience: Surgical experience as stated in surgical CV/skill form (number of independently performed surgical interventions) corresponds with the surgeries that are performed in the mission and qualification is duly certified and verified. Desirable experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries.
- Languages: Essential, English and Hausa; Kanuri and Mandra would be an asset.
- Knowledge: Computer literacy essential.
Competencies:
- People Management
- Commitment
- Flexibility
- Results
- Teamwork.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, motivation letter, copies of credentials, copy of NYSC certificate and copy of current medical licence (only PDF or Word) to: [email protected] In the subject please to put the position and the reference for which you are applying.
Note
- Applications are non-returnable. Do not submit original certificates or credentials.
- MSF Encourages Women and People with Disability Status to Apply.
- Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
Job Features
Deadline | 15th May, 2020. |