SURGEON

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS   (MAMFE CAMEROON)

Posted : 15 January, 2022

Category : Medical Humanitarian Organization   Location : MAMFE CAMEROON

Job type : Full Time

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Doctors Without Borders, for its activities in MAMFE SURGEON (ref: SGN13012022) Doctors Without Borders (DWB) is an international non-governmental medical association providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. We observe neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of our functions. Related with our activities we are looking for a Surgeon Working location(s): Mamfe District Hospital and occasionally other Health Facilities in Mamfe surroundings. Type of contract: Fixed Term 6 months Salary: According to the organisation´s Salary Grid - Level 9 with additional benefits Main purpose Organize and carry out surgery activities, ensure pre and post-operative surgical care, in accordance with MSF policies, protocols, universal hygiene standards, and international guidelines for good medical and surgical practice, in close collaboration with medical staff in the emergency, intensive wards and operation theatre in order to improve patients’ health. Accountabilities and Tasks • Coordinates the implementation of MSF clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols ( antibiotic prophylaxis, post-operative pain management, thrombo-prophylaxis, caesarean section, blood transfusion, etc) and recommendations (standard hygiene and sterilization rules, prevention to HIV, TB, Syphilis and Hep B exposure) in order to minimize clinical risks. • Undertake pre-operative consultations, evaluating the surgical risks with the anaesthetist and/or other medical staff involved, and obtaining the patient’s signed consent to operate. • Carry out emergency and programmed surgical intervention following MSF protocols and policies including swab counts, ensuring appropriate use of surgical equipment and proper OT registry entry/documentation of all OT intervention. • Carry out post-operative clinical care and ward rounds collaborating with the anesthetist, the Operating Theatre Nurse and ward staff or other Unit Managers to ensure compliance with MSF protocols and rational use of medicines. Attend OPD, emergency room when required. • In collaboration with the anaesthetist, carry-out the collection and analysis of quantitative surgical- anaesthesia data, using post-operative observation sheets, routine data collected, patient files, operating department register, patient file, etc to monitor quality. Monthly revue data and analyze clinical trends and comment on adverse events / poor clinical outcome. Support organizing the operating program and with OT staff monitor use of material and equipment and advise on instrument needs and coordinates patient referral., • Put in place the emergency disaster response plan of the hospital along with the anesthetist and the medical doctor and /or the responsible nurse and run role hospital practical rehearsals, in order to ensure the continuity of the services under any circumstance • Knows and helps implement the accidental blood exposure policy. • Plan, evaluate, and supervise the training of the staff (emergency and the out-patient teams) in order to ensure the amount of knowledge required and to improve people diagnosing, triage, and early detection capabilities. • Supports other medical teams/wards when needed (i.e. midwifes and obstetric teams in the maternity ward, etc.) Context Specific Accountabilities • Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery. Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment. • To be able to perform the following procedures: ? Abdominal emergency surgery: acute abdomen; abdominal trauma, bowel obstruction; incarcerated hernia repair” ? OBGYN emergency surgery: Caesarean section, ectopic pregnancy; ovarian cyst (torsion, rupture); uterine rupture (hysterectomy); ? Management of polytrauma: Thoracic drain placement; limb immobilisation; bleeding control; compartment syndrome management; ? Amputation in emergency setting ? Abscess treatment ? Burns – wound management, debridement, dressing • Oversee all treatment prior to and post-surgery and identify associated risks. Coordinate follow-up meetings with patients and monitor health conditions after surgery or treatment. • Attend and support other medical teams/wards (including maternity), emergency room and OPD when required. • Engage in teaching of surgical skills to national medical doctors. • Respect and follow MSF principles of medical ethics, neutrality, impartiality and providing unbiased quality of care to every patient regardless of ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. NB: The employee may be required to perform other tasks, take on other responsibilities, and work in other locations, depending on the needs of the project/mission. Requirements Education Essential, diploma in surgical specialty recognized by the State. Experience Surgical experience as stated in surgical CV/skill form (number of independently performed surgical interventions) corresponds with the surgeries that are performed in the mission and qualification is duly certified and verified. Desirable experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries. Languages Essential, mission language; local working language would be an asset. Knowledge Computer literacy essential. Competencies • People Management. • Commitment. • Flexibility. • Results. • Teamwork. • Good communication skills. All applications (CV, cover letter, diplomas, working certificates, telephone number, etc.) must be sent by email to the following address msfe-cameroon-recruitment@barcelona.msf.org mentioning on the subject: SURGEON-SGN13012022 or else be submitted at Office of DWB in Buea, Kumba or Mamfe in a sealed envelope mentioning SURGEON-SGN13012022 attention of Doctors Without Borders HR department. Deadline for the reception of applications : Saturday, January 29th 2022 NB: No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application documents are non-returnable; please do not submit original documents. Certificates necessary to prove work experience. Writing tests will be done in our offices after the selection of the applications, interviews will take place in Mamfe. * All recruitment processes in DWB are free of charge

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