Medical Doctor

The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carry out projects related to Child Protection, Mother and Child health and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Balkh, Kunar and Nangarhar provinces

Job Summary :

The medical doctor is responsible for the overall screening and examination of the infants and women and the delivery of medical services for the project’s activities in the earthquake-affected provinces. The medical doctor closely cooperates with the midwives & nurses in the teams and ensures quality, accountability of deliverables, and respect for deadlines. Under the supervision of the project officer, the medical doctor provides technical support and advice and works in close collaboration with a team of midwives, nurses, and social workers. Medical Doctors perform health assessments and diagnostic tests, prescribe medication, create treatment plans, and provide health and wellness advice to patients. Medical Doctors can specialize in specific areas of health, such as dermatology, neurology, gastroenterology, or gynecology.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the mobile team members and lead the activities.

• Provide Primary health care services including triage, first aid, trauma care, and control of essential communicable & non-communicable diseases.

• Work in collaboration with the nurses and midwives to ensure quality medical care provision.

• Complete and properly fill the individual card with the medical information.

• Compile weekly and monthly reports and share them with the line manager over time.

• Raise regular supply requests to the line manager and ensure the securing of mobile team supplies including therapeutic food and drugs.

• Refer the complicated cases to a higher level of services and follow up on referred cases.

• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Qualification:

• Attend the health cluster meeting in the region.

• OPD consultation in clinic especially diagnosis and treatment of patients.

• Proficient in Medical basics and management of emergency medical cases.

• Knowledge and skills regarding registration and reporting systems; analysis and management of reports especially HMIS.

• Proficient in aseptic and antiseptic disciplines and careful following of them.

• Ability to diagnose medical patients and skills needed for examining and treating those patients.

• Proficient in dealing with emergency cases.

• Basic information about the hospital sections.

• Supervision of health posts activities with collaboration of related supervisor

Clinical Competencies:

• Diagnose and manage common communicable and non-communicable diseases, manage medical emergencies (shock, trauma, obstetric emergencies) before referral.

• Able to manage Wound suturing, IV access, catheterization, minor surgical procedures.

• Rational Prescribing: Correct use of essential medicines and adherence to treatment guidelines.

• Be able to control the Infection Prevention (IPC): Hand hygiene, safe injection, sterilization practices.

Public Health Competencies

• Disease Surveillance: Identify and report outbreaks, monitor trends of priority diseases.

• Referral System Knowledge: Recognize limits of BHC care and coordinate timely referrals to higher-level facilities.

Managerial & Administrative Competencies

• Health Information Management: Maintain accurate patient records, HMIS forms, and reporting to district/provincial health authorities.

• Resource Management: Efficient use of medicines, equipment, and supplies in a resource-limited setting.

• Team Supervision: Guide nurses, midwives, vaccinators, and CHWs;

support capacity building

**The full Job Description will be shared with shortlisted candidates.**

 

Education :

• Must be graduated and be an MD Doctor

Experience / Skills :

At least have 3 years of experience working as a medical doctor in any health facility

• Experience working with an international NGO and working in the remote area of the country

• Passed the MoPH exit exam (those who graduated before 2017 are exempted from Exit exam)

• Be able to speak the national language

• Has good knowledge of indicators for and the consequences of types of abuse, exploitation, and violence on children.

• Can present project health activities concerns verbally and in writing.

• Has a good understanding of report writing and proposal writing

• Has good knowledge of national and international legal frameworks on health issues.

• Needed Training:

1. IMCI

2. PHC

3. MCM

4. PHTLA

5. BLSS

6. Nutrition

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

Procedure:

Only complete applications (updated and accurate CV + covering letter) received through Tdh online application platform will be processed. It is essential that all information provided is complete, truthful and verifiable, as any discrepancies may affect your eligibility in the recruitment process.

Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date. 

Please note that

- Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered. Applications submitted by email, in person, or through other means will not be accepted.

- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

- Tdh upholds the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any harm, abuse, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults by staff, representatives, or partners.

- Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tdh values the diversity, perspectives and contributions each individual brings to the team. 

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.

Please click on the link to apply for this position:

https://jobs.tdh.org/en-GB/jobs/internal/87707d61-b843-40c5-b3b4-7ab780d8cb3d