Junior DR Paediatrician Permanente DOH CONTRACT

Main purpose of the job:

• Applying medical knowledge and skills to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of children, ensuring integrated new-born and pediatrics care through Emergency services in the hospital including the management of malnutrition and newborn in ER. Prescribing the necessary treatment, respecting MSFCH protocols.
• Collaborating closely with the different department of the hospital (e.g., IPD, Lab and Mini lab) Knowing and ensuring all updated MSFCH medical protocols and universal precautions are followed and implemented, reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control.
• Keeping patients and their families informed of the illness and the treatment to follow, checking that they have been understood. Ensuring professional autonomy and confidentiality are respected and a good attitude and proper bed-side manner towards the patient and their care takers and the rest of the medical team.
• Following up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients through daily visits, consultations, and examinations, pre-scribing the necessary treatment following MSFCH protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or trans-ferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolu-tion.
• Monitoring the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material and addresses the list of the missing item for new-born and pediatric activities. Providing inputs about general organization of the different pediatrics wards, including the admission, transfer, and discharge criteria + referral procedure from Maternity and post-delivery wards
• Checking and controlling the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and taking care the quality, disinfection, and sterilization of the medical material. Assuring general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Participating in the introduction / improvement of the collection and analysis of epidemiological new-born and pediat-rics data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problems or compli-cations of the patient’s illness and medical errors. Collecting Clinical cases for further trainings and list a series of comments to improve the current MSFCH protocols.
• Designing and providing training to staff as required

MSFCH Specific Contextual Accountabilities :

• Reassessing patients in the ER room to ensure proper triage, prioritize red cases over yellow patients.
• Inform the ER supervisor and nursing team if there is any discrepancy in the triage between the ER and triage area.
• ABCD primary survey to be conducted systemically for all patients, including neonates, trauma cases, and any sick patients, to arrive in the ER room and manage the patient accordingly.
• Proper history, clinical examination, and concise, informative documentation are essential to ensuring the quality of care for all patients in the emergency room.
• Make sure to use the STOP 5 debriefing tool after any complicated case management and get team feedback.
• Rationalize the use of analgesia and antibiotics and consult with the ABR focal point for any sick patients or the need to start antibiotics beyond the first line.
• Discuss with the focal point and/or IPD pediatrician the need for culture and ensure the sample has been taken from the patient prior to admission to IPD.
• Respect IPC measurement in Nablus hospital: no ring, no watches, no accessories, no nail polish or long nails; wear MSFCH uniform during the working hours.
• Proper handover between shifts, face-to-face handover is essential for all admitted cases in the ER.
• Call for help whenever it is needed, e.g., a second opinion or if the ER gets busy. (Inform the ER supervisor and CTL/or Expat pediatrician.)
• Rationalize the use of X-rays and lab tests and avoid unnecessary X-rays.
• Use POCUS as a diagnostic tool in the ER and practice with senior colleagues from IPD and/or an expat pedagogue.
• Fill out the medical file according to MSF standards, including the final diagnosis list, discharge outcome, time of discharge, reason for referral, and any updated forms from the data team.
• Communicate with the referral doctor before referring or accepting any patient in/out of the hospital.
• Report any challenges/ concern directly to the CTL (Clinical Team Leader) and/or expat paediatrician.

Specific requirements for the role:

What we offer:

• Pay in accordance to the MoH incentive grid (level 8).
• The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organisation.
• The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering, and working with those most in need.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their complete application file (CV + motivation letter + Diploma + ID card), Only applications with complete documentation will be considered.

By email to [email protected]

Please indicate “ER Doctor + Your name” in the e-mail title.

We recommend all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.

In-complete applications will not be considered

Only PDF and Word Format Applications will be considered.

English CVs only

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Your application will not be returned to you at any stage of the recruitment process.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

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