Physician
job at health clinic in Ipalamwa –kilolo district Tanzania
job
Summary
We
are seeking qualified applicants to serve as Physician at a newly built health
clinic in Ipalamwa
Minimum
Qualification: Bachelor
Experience
Level: Mid level
Experience
Length: 5 years
Job
Description
JOB
SUMMARY:
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania–Iringa Diocese (ELCT–IRD) is seeking
qualified applicants to serve as Physician at a newly built health clinic in
Ipalamwa, Kilolo District. The primary
focus of the Ipalamwa Health Clinic (IHC) is child and maternal health.
Qualification
Level: Doctor of Medicine
Experience
Level: Clinical, with maternity and pediatric care experience, including
vaginal deliveries and Cesarean section
Experience
Length: 5 years
PRIMARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under
the administrative direction of the ELCT–IRD Medical Secretary, the physician
will be responsible for IHC’s compliance with all clinical medical policies,
directives, rules, regulations and clinical performance standards of the
district and national government. The overall responsibility is to provide
professional medical services to clinic patients. This is a challenging and
rewarding position requiring competency in medical practice, personnel
management, and day-to-day healthcare operations. The successful applicant will
need to relocate to Ipalamwa (housing will be provided).
The
IHC is part of the Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration Program
which is being conducted in partnership between the ELCT–IRD and Global
Volunteers, a US-based international human and economic development NGO. All funding for this program is provided by
Global Volunteers - all medical staff are employed by ELCT–IRD but funded by
Global Volunteers and all nonmedical staff are employed by Global Volunteers.
EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Doctor
of Medicine, currently licensed in Tanzania.
At
least five years of experience as a clinician in a primary care setting
(community clinic preferred).
English
language fluency.
The
successful candidate must be able to work independently; be extremely well
organized and thorough, with a meticulous attention to details. He/she must
also:
Be
an excellent manager of people and a team leader;
Demonstrate
strong skills in communication, decision-making and leadership;
Identify
and resolve problems in a timely manner;
Be
able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously;
Follow
IRD policies and procedures and all rules and laws of the country;
Complete
administrative tasks correctly and on time;
Support
the organization's goals and values;
Be
technologically literate and capable of applying information systems to
day-to-day operations and fully using word processing, spreadsheet and database
computer applications;
Have
a firm understanding of, and commitment to the RCP Demonstration Program.
SPECIFIC
DUTIES:
The
following list reflects the general duties considered necessary to fulfill the
principal functions of the job and shall not be considered a detailed
description of all the duties required that may be inherent in the position.
Provider
Provides
comprehensive direct medical care to patients.
Develops
procedures for referral of patients for specialty and inpatient care.
Supervises
clinicians in their patient and staff interactions.
Provides
comprehensive in-service training for clinicians and other medical staff as
needed.
Consults
with clinicians regarding management of individual patients, and interpretation
of policy and protocol.
Oversees
the function of IHC's laboratory and pharmacy services.
Advises
on acquisition of equipment and medical supplies.
Completes
accurate electronic medical records at the time of patient’s visits.
Leadership
Provides
overall leadership of the medical clinic, developing and implementing key
strategies and systems while managing all practitioners and medical staff to
proactively meet the immediate and long-term goals of the IHC and RCP.
Facilitates
achievement of goals, and develops the leadership skills of medical staff and
future providers to support this achievement.
Participates
in community health planning with other health care providers.
Management
Supervises
clinicians in accordance with, and in a manner compliant with clinic policies
and procedures and applicable public laws.
Provides
guidance, supervision, and role modeling for all clinicians to ensure
consistent application of policies.
Oversees
recruitment, selection, supervision, and training of clinical staff, working
collaboratively with Global Volunteers’ Operations Manager and Clinic
Administrative Manager.
Oversees
staffing schedule for clinicians, ensuring that obligations for on-call
coverage are met.
Conducts
clinician performance evaluations, and submits all documents to the Medical
Secretary in a timely manner.
Coordinates
with Clinic Administrative Manager on disaster preparedness and surge capacity
planning.
Engages
short-term volunteer healthcare professionals in support of the IHC and RCP
program.
Engages
short-term volunteer healthcare students in clinic activities appropriate to
their level of education and certification.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
This
is a full-time, permanent position. Salary is competitive and based on
education and experience. Housing is provided.
HOW
TO APPLY:
Your
résumé and cover letter must explain why you want this position. In order for
your application to be considered, your cover letter must include your annual
compensation requirements. Both male and female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
GLOBAL
VOLUNTEERS:
Global
Volunteers is a US-based human and economic development NGO in consultative
status with the United Nations. Founded in 1984, Global Volunteers engages
short-term volunteers to serve developing communities throughout the world. At
the invitation of the ELCT-IRD, Global Volunteers has been serving rural
villages in the Iringa Region for more than 30 years.
In
2017, at the specific request of ELCT–IRD, and in cooperation with the Minister
of Health and the Iringa Regional Commissioner, Global Volunteers initiated its
Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration Program in Ipalamwa, Kilolo
District to help eliminate stunting in rural communities. The RCP program is a
child-focused, comprehensive, holistic development effort beginning with
pregnancy and continuing through the 18th birthday. The objective is to improve
the well-being of children and their families by eradicating hunger, improving
health, and enhancing cognition. Learn more about the RCP Program at:
https://globalvolunteers.org/tanzania/rcp-program/ .
One
of the physical components of this effort is a physical complex which includes
a health clinic, guesthouse, dining hall/conference area/kitchen, housing for
staff.