Medical Officer

Provide medical services and support in humanitarian programs.

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Overview

Provide medical services and support in humanitarian programs.

You have:

  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in medicines and surgery from a reputable medical training school.
  • At least two years experience in humanitarian programing.
  • Must be registered with the professional body and have valid practicing license.
  • Strong written and verbal communication ability in English.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

Job Description

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Qualifications

Holds a bachelor’s degree in medicines and surgery from a reputable medical training school, with at least two year experience in humanitarian programing. Must be registered with the professional body and have valid practicing license.

Knowledge and Skills

· Understanding of human rights and issues relating to gender equality

· Strong written and verbal communication ability in English

· Ability to gain trust and build relationships with new Communities.

· Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Experience in regular report writing.

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

· Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Deputy Health Manager

Position directly supervises: Health facility in charges and clinical officers

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to work with a diverse group of people? This assesses your ability to collaborate in diverse teams. Share an experience highlighting your adaptability and collaboration.
How do you prioritize your duties in a high-pressure environment? This evaluates your time management and prioritization skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a challenging medical case you encountered and how you handled it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication with team members and patients? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to build trust within the communities you work with? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org