TFU Doctor

Job Summary Goal Consult, diagnose, treat and monitor all patients presenting to TFU according to National Protocols, as well as universal health standards. Apply medical and nutritional protocols to ensure the care of the patients in nutrition centers Objective 1: Ensure the provision of high quality medical and nutritional care in the TFU Admission of children: Understanding and applying the SC admission criteria Carry out the daily rounds in the assigned ward – approximately 20-28 patients. Clinical examination of patients daily in order to determine any change in their clinical status Carry out any appropriate and available investigations that may adjust the diagnosis Prescribe medications and therapeutic foods according to patients’ diagnosis, age, and weight, and be aware of possible drug interactions. Ensure timely consultation and/or referral for complex medical cases which require higher medical support, Re-evaluate critical patients regularly during the day and night Carry out the admission visit, prioritize the emergency, take a comprehensive history, and clinical examination, medical and nutritional prescription Objective 2: Supervise the TFU Ensure that the protocols are strictly followed and implemented; Provide technical training to the team and new staff upon arrival regarding the management of severe malnutrition with complications; Ensure implementation of the activities linked to care practices; Collect the orders for the TFU, and check them prior to transmitting them to the PM ; Collect and cross-check weekly statistics data and analyze Computerize the data in the absence of the data entry clerk; Draft weekly and monthly reports for the nutritional program; Participate in the definition of the program, follow up, and évaluation. Being responsible for the material used Ensuring the follow-up of medicine consumption during the inpatient phase. In collaboration with the pharmacist, supporting the management of consumables and medicines Objective 3. Recording and Reporting activities Activities • Write note clearly and neatly on health card or admission chart • Document clearly the admission and discharge diagnosis for each patient according to national statistical definitions to enable good analysis by the SC team • Write prescriptions clearly and neatly on health card or prescription chart • Properly fill TFU multi-chart and tally sheet at the end of each day • Ensure any investigations carried out are clearly marked on the health care or admission chart • Report any incident to the TFU PM, where medical care is felt to be below the accepted standards of Ethiopia/ACF • Participate in the weekly/ monthly data compilation and reporting of SC activities Objective 4: Team management Draw up work schedules for each position; Update the personnel register; Carry out regular assessment interviews with team members; Organise training for the project team. Organise monthly meetings with the team; In the event of problems, identify the issue and seek solutions or refer up to management staff. Handle any conflicts within the team. Verify the manner in which the team interacts with beneficiaries and assistants; Organize and participate in weekly meetings with the team. Any other assignment was given by senior management. Job Requirements Education (if relevant) and experiences expected Bachelor`s degree in public health /MD, pediatrician Experience in nutrition, TFU, pediatrician activities, Ability to work in the intensive care settings and able to respond properly to life saving emergencies Previous experience working in clinical setting is an asset Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports Technical skills Team-building and training skills. Independent, critical mind and pro-activity Strong analytical skills. Good organization, planning, and reporting skills. High flexibility to travel to different provinces and districts where ACF has active operations. Knowledge of locations and communities is a plus. Capable of working under stressful situation. Ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple tasks with minimum supervision. Good strategic and analytical ability with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to engage in and promote effective collaboration within and outside ACF to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Required skills Creativity and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong negotiation skills Enhanced mobilisation and communication skills Languages Fluent in Dari and Pashto (Written, spoken, Read) Basin in English (Witten, Spoken, Reading)