International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
JOB SUMMARY The Medical Coordinator’s prime responsibilities are to manage the day-to-day activities of the medical program and the training of the health staff, to provide medical expertise and guidance for the medical staff, to ensure regular and adequate drug supplies for all sites, to monitor and evaluate medical activities and to ensure the highest standards of care within the medical program.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Work closely with the Medical Director to determine the medical and training needs of the programs within the scope of the grants - Work closely with the site manger and the program team to ensure the smooth implementation of the program - Assist in the development/improvement of guidelines for medical care and training of counterparts and implements those plans with the team at the site. - Work in close collaboration with MOH and partner NGOs. - Ensure that program supplies (both medical and non-medical) are in place and appropriately used. - Assist in the selection and training of qualified program field staff. - Submit appropriate weekly, monthly reports of the PHC program to the site manager and the medical director. - Provide supportive supervision to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted. - Undertake other duties when give by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical degree. Having a specialty is an advantage
- Languages – working knowledge of English. Arabic will be an asset
- Good report writing skills
- Previous management and leadership experience in humanitarian emergency set-ups
- Very good interpersonal skills and team player
- Advanced knowledge of medical sciences and primary health care
- Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office, Email, EXCEL – and other computer based systems
- Ability and willingness to manage projects in resource-limited hardship areas
LANGUAGES • Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language. • Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and rebel leaders and other related regional players • Ability to speak Arabic a plus
CONDITIONS • Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization • Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization • Further information regarding security and situation on the field available during the interview process • While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor extreme weather conditions
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx And complete the online employment application form.
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