Medical Officer for Mwanza

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Tanzania is a non-government organization (NGO) dedicated to supporting the provision of high-quality, comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment to HIV – exposed and infected children and adolescents in the Lake and Southern Highlands Zones of Tanzania through service delivery, training and research. Baylor Tanzania is part of the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS initiative (BIPAI) clinical centers of Excellence Network which is headquartered at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA

 Through collaboration with the United State Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Tanzania Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), Baylor – Tanzania is looking for highly motivated, well-qualified individual to join its growing program team in the following vacant positions:

Post:  Medical Officer for Mwanza

Position Summary:  The position holder will have responsibility for providing  medical assessment, evaluation and care to patients in the Zonal Referral Hospital, the Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation —Tanzania Center of Excellence (COE) and in outreach facilities. This care includes the diagnosis and assessment of HIV-exposed and HIV-infected children and adults and the development of individualized care and treatment plans including the initiation and follow-up of children on antiretroviral (ARV) therapy

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend to patients at the Baylor-Tanzania COE   as well as  COE patients in the pediatric wards of the Zonal Referral Hospital  as applicable and outreach facilities
• Provide education and mentor medical trainees regarding pediatric and general HIV/AIDS care
• Provide technical assistance to health care providers in pediatric and general HIV/AIDS prevention, diagnosis, care, treatment and complications both within the COE as well as in outside facilities
• Provide complete and accurate documentation of medical information including history, physical examinations, laboratory findings, assessments and plans using paper charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR)
• Actively participate in CME activities and other meetings in all clinical and educational settings
• Undertake additional training as directed by the organization
• Develop and implement activities at COE and outreach facilities to enhance health of children infected with or affected by HIV
• Other specific tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications / Skills

• Holder of a Doctorate of Medicine (MD),Bachelor of surgery (NBBS)  from an accredited institution
• Registered by the Tanganyika Medical Council as a Medical Doctor having completed internship with at least one year working experience
• Proficiency in general pediatric and adult medical care
• Familiarity with general HIV care and treatment
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet computer programs

Mode of Application

If you are qualified and wish to join Baylor – Tanzania, Apply in confidence by submitting an application letter, a detailed CV, relevant copies of your certificates, and the names and contact information for three referees.

Application should reach Baylor – Tanzania not later than Sept 12th, 2014

Addressed to:

Senior Administrator, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Tanzania

P.O. Box 5208 Mwanza, Tanzania

An electronic copy of ONLY the application letter and CV should also be sent. Via email address: hrbaylortanzania.or.tz