VACANT POSITIONS
Merlin (UK) an International Non-Governmental Organization specializing in the provision of health care worldwide has the following vacancies that have fallen vacant within its South Sudan Programme.
1. Medical Officer
The successful candidate will be fully based in Boma, Pibor County Jonglei State. The Medical Officer will work along side other medical staff of Boma Hospital to provide clinical care and support to patients admitted to the hospital. S/he is expected to be capable of providing emergency surgical and obstetric care with minimal supervision. The Medical Officer will also provide technical support to other medical staff ensuring that they are able to effectively provide curative, preventive and promotive health care services within Merlin’s target areas. S/he will be a member of the Hospital Management Team and part of the project senior management team.
Minimum Requirements
Qualified Medical Doctor with surgical and obstetric experience in working in a rural environment
Excellent management and personnel skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and participation of other health team members
Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with national health personnel in Southern Sudan.
Ability to assess evolving health needs quickly and calmly work under pressure as required
Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English and experience in report writing.
2. Clinical Officer
Under the supervision of the Medical Officer, the successful candidate will have the overall responsibility for patient care and management in his/her respective department. S/he will manage patients assigned to him/her according to guidelines, protocols and standard health care practice. S/he will assist the Medical Superintendent and Officers in monitoring consumptions of drugs and medical supplies, conducting outpatient clinics, ward rounds and special clinics. S/he will also assist the surgeon in carrying out major surgery. S/he will participate in conducting mobile/ outreach clinics and other community health activities. In consultation with the nurse in charge of ward, they will be responsible for preparing and submitting monthly activity and statistic reports
Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate must possess a minimum Diploma in Clinical Medicine. S/he should be registered with the relevant professional bodies within their countries of origin. S/he should have good communication skills. S/he should be fluent in written and spoken English language. Knowledge of any local language spoken in Southern Sudan would be advantageous. S/he should have high level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility. Previous experience of working with an international Health NGO is desirable. Should be able to work in hardship situations with minimum amenities
Applications from appropriately qualified Sudanese nationals applicants are encouraged. Closing date for receipt of application will be 1st December 2009
Applications should be sent online addressed to
hr.officer@merlin-southsudan.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer these posts before the closing date.
The Merlin South Sudan Programme is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate on the basis of tribe, gender, race, creed, religion, pregnancy and colour.
