General Surgeon at United Nations

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• University Degree in Medicine and Surgery;
• Postgraduate specialisation in General Surgery;
• Nationally certified to practice as a General Surgeon,
• Minimum of 3 year’s post specialisation experience in the practice of General Surgery.
• Fluency in English

Note: CHS will provide institutional malpractice insurance as well as individual malpractice policies for Physicians and Surgeons.

Positions is notional, contingent upon contract award.

Required Skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze patient’s medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation’s necessity and to determine best procedure.
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient’s operative area.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff.
• Examine patient to provide information on medical condition and surgical risk.
• Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
• Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients’ functions.
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
• Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
• Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
• Prepare case histories.
• Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons.
• Will demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the CHS Medical Management System software
• Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
• Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.
• Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
• All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients
• Participate and advise in Mass Casualty Exercises/Events
• Other duties as assigned

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a current passport.
• Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
• Will be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English. Ability to speak French is desirable.
• Work hours are based on an 84 hr. work week; typically seven (7), 12 hour days but other variations may apply.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance CHS Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
• No conditions that would prevent the wear of personal protective equipment; including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor and chemical/biological protective garments or conditions that would prevent the capability of donning, lifting or carrying of up to 70 lbs. of referenced gear while running to a bunker or protected area in the face of perceived or imminent danger.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Somalia is required by surface or air.