Médicos sin fronteras en méxico a.c.
seeks medical doctor for international humanitarian missions to join our team in international projects. Minimum availability of 6 months.
please upload your cv and motivation letter in english.
this job profile is in english since this is the required language for the job.
objective of the position
provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, msf protocols, values, and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients' health conditions.
responsibilities
* apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevent. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting msf protocols.
* keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
* follow up the evolution of hospitalized/idp patients through daily visits, consultations and examinations, prescribing necessary treatment following msf protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments— in collaboration with other doctors—and informing their family about the patient's evolution.
* check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under your responsibility and take care of the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
* participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients' illness, medical error, and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
* ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team to optimize the quality of care.
* know and ensure all msf medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times, reducing bio‐hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensure professional confidentiality is respected.
* manage the team under your direct responsibility according to msf hr policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, and directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.
profile education and formation
* essential: general physician degree.
* desirable: diploma in tropical medicine.
experience
* essential: minimum 3 years practicing as general physician or surgeon in a hospital with multi‐purpose activities.
* experience in tropical medicine, post‐registration experience in public health, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, "a", infectious diseases, hiv / aids / std, tb, general medicine and/or minor surgery.
* desirable: work experience with msf and other ngos in developing countries.
languages
* essential: english (b2 or higher level).
* essential: spanish (c1 or higher level).
* knowledge of french will be an asset.
knowledge
essential: computer literacy (word, excel, internet).
competencies
* people management and development
* commitment to msf principles
* behavioral flexibility
* results and quality orientation
* teamwork and cooperation
position conditions
* work venue: where the needs of the project require it.
* monthly remuneration: in the first 12 months, the bonus approximate gross monthly is usd $1,500. From the second year remuneration increases based on experience and level of responsibility in the field.
* private insurance coverage that includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability and life insurance. The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary.
* expenses of stay in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing.
* other expenses such as transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and field displacements will also be covered by msf.
* per diem or monthly per diem: mainly to cover meals and small personal expenses.
* start: depending on the needs of the project.
* duration: minimum 6 months.
* working day: full time.
the vacancy remains open all year round due to the needs within the humanitarian missions. The selection process may take 3 to 6 months after your application. Once accepted, you will be part of the msf international pool, and the mission assignment may take 3 to 6 months after validation.
to learn more about life within humanitarian missions, we invite you to enter the following link: https://www.msf.mx/proyectos-internacionales
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