Medecins Sans Frontieres is a private International Organization. Most of its members are Doctors and health workers but many other support professions contribute to MSF's smooth functioning. MSF MSF OCB Somalia has an 80 bed capacity hospital in Guriel district of Galgaduud region in Somalia. In an effort to ensure continued provision of quality care to its patients, MSF is exploring into telemedicine as a way to further follow up operations/consultations across the border and support the existing medical personnel.
Main tasks:
The incumbent will provide medical support via telemedicine, from Nairobi, to the team of medical personnel in the field in close collaboration with the Medical Coordinator of Somalia mission. This support will be through:
• Daily ward round via telemedicine on selected complicated paediatric cases in which the field doctors need support on and participate in discussion forums on particular cases.
• Conduct training for the field doctors on specific topics where refreshment is needed.
Duty station: Nairobi, with visits to the field if/when required.
Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension on a part time basis.
Qualification & Specialisation required: MD, specialised in Paediatrics
Required skills, attributes and experience :
• Prior experience in clinical practice as Paediatrician. MSF experience is an advantage.
• Experience in telemedicine will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Somali language (written and spoken).
• Willingness to learn and introduce innovative telemedicine tools.
• Willing to take on challenges associated with new ways of working.
• Flexibility, dynamism and patience.
How to apply
MSF-OCB office
Suguta road, Kileleshwa
P.O. Box 38897-00623
Nairobi
e-mail: msfocb-somalia-admin@brussels.msf.org
Reference Code: RW_8AD7DL-6
Closing date: 05 Nov 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Medical Doctor (Paediatrician), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF),Nairobi
