Internal Medicine Physician (Internist)

CTG overview:

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
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Overview of position:

• Response Med is seeking to provide health professionals to deliver clinical services in UN facilities located in Somalia.
• Personnel shall deliver primary care & hospital level services, including emergency, surgical, diagnostic, intensive care & general hospital services.
• Personnel shall provide the services at the UN level 1+ health facility located in the UNSOS camp within the AAIA in Mogadishu & in sector health facilities, as & when required.
• Additionally, personnel may be to reinforce these AMISOM level 2 hospitals during emergency situations that severely stress facilities.
• The UN level 1+ health facility is a capability that was established in 2012 with the objective of providing emergency & primary health care for the UN international personnel in Somalia.
• The facility has since been supporting UNSOS, UNSOM & AMISOM FHQ personnel.
• Additionally, the facility is available to international personnel from other UN entities, diplomatic missions & UNSOS contracted vendors, on a cost recovery basis.
• Services may, on occasion, also be extended to the SNA.

Role objectives:
We are looking for a dedicated & experienced Internist whose responsibilities will include primary care and treatment, preventative care, immunizations, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering & interpreting laborotory tests, physical examinations, STD screenings, vision / hearing screening, family planning & nutrition. Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reviews patient file / record, including allergies, problems, medications & immunization status.
• Elicits & records information about patient’s medical history.
• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses & diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Analyzes reports & findings of tests & examination & diagnoses condition of patient.
• Administers or prescribes treatments.
• Determines & prescribes medication, dosage & schedule given the patient’s condition & allergies.
• Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
• Prescribes vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.
• Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene & methods for prevention of disease.
• Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.
• Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well being.
• Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses & plan of action.
• Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
• Maintain a safe, clean & well stocked environment for patients.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies:

• Bachelors Degree in Medicine & Surgery with a minimum of three years of progressive post qualification clinical experience.
• Board certified / postgraduate certified by an appropriate body following the successful completion of specialist training in Internal Medicine, with a minimum of three years’ progressive post specialist qualification.
• Currently registered & licensed to practice medicine & apply specialty without supervision in own country or another UN member state.
• English proficiency, a minimum of level B 2 is required.
• Preference / desire to live & work in Somalila.

Team management:

• This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
• CTG is open to reviewing applications of both expats as well as Somali nationals for this role.