Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.
Title: Medical Doctor
Direct Reports: MEDICAL ACTIVITY MANAGER
Location: NDUTA KIBONDO
MAIN PURPOSE
Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and up-dated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the pa-tients/beneficiaries health conditions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. 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 the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits , consultations and examinations, pre-scribing the 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 his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene stan-dards.
· 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 prop-er functioning of the department, equipment or material.
· Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
· Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentia-lity is respected.
· Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.
MSF SECTION/CONTEXT SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Provide clinical care to refugees and displaced populations, treating common illnesses, acute conditions, emergencies including trauma cases (e.g., accidents, violence-related injuries) and other urgent health concerns, adapting to the limitations of available resources, infectious dis-eases (e.g., malaria, respiratory infections).
· Ensures adherence to MSF protocols, enforces universal precautions, reduces biohazard risks, and improves infection control. Maintains strict professional confidentiality while serving pa-tients.
· Supervising a team of Clinicians and nursing teams especially during weekend, night shift and public holiday.
· Ensures the rational use of hospital resources, including medicines, by following established protocols, avoiding waste, and prioritizing treatments based on patient needs and available sup-plies.
· Actively participates in emergency preparedness by helping develop and implement response plans, ensuring the readiness of medical teams, supplies, and infrastructure to handle potential crises efficiently.
· Provides comprehensive care for survivors of sexual violence, ensuring timely medical treat-ment, psychological support, and referral to appropriate services, while maintaining confidentiali-ty and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Participates in legal proceedings when re-quired, ensuring accurate documentation and testimony in support of the survivor.
· Ensures timely and accurate incident reporting, documenting any medical, security, or ethical issues, and following MSF protocols to ensure proper follow-up and corrective actions are taken.
· Participates in training staff as needed, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to specific demands, including medical, psychological, and le-gal aspects of care.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
· Bachelor degree in Medicine ( Doctor of Medicine) from an institute recognized by the relevant government body in Tanzania.
· Must be registered and allowed to practise under Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Experience:
2 year experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work (can be within medical training). Desirable in tropical medicine, or post-registration experience in Public Health , obs and gynae, paediatrics, A&E, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS/STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery.
Knowledge:
· Computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Languages:
- Essential mission language: English and Swahili (Kirundi and/or French will be a plus.)
Competencies
· People Management
· Commitment
· Flexibility
· Results
· Teamwork
Women, people living with a disability or any person feeling like being part of a minority is encouraged to apply. MSF is dedicated to fostering a safe work environment with zero tolerance for any form of abuse.
APPLICATION DETAILS
All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV and copy of relevant professional certificates no later than Wednesday , February 12th 2025 at 4:00 PM. Please quote the job title on the email subject “ ”.
Please send your application to the email address [email protected]. The applications can also be submitted at MSF offices situated at Mikocheni B, Daima street House no 16 Dar es Salaam, or in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District or MSF Guest House Kibondo or at MSF office situated in Liwale, Lindi.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
If you receive no contact within 6 weeks, you can consider that you have not been pre-selected
The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process have access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances.
If you have any questions or requests, you can contact [email protected]
At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together for the social mission of MSF to create better outcomes for the patients and the communities we work with. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.
