Family Medicine Provider at United Nations

Required Skills

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in medicine and Surgery
• At least five years of experience in outpatient medicine, or
• At least two years of post-graduate training in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine; additionally, experience in remote medicine, infectious diseases and tropical medicine will be preferred.
• Fluency in English

Note: CHS will provide institutional malpractice insurance as well as individual malpractice policies for all the General

Medical Officers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
• Participate in the preparation of patients for medical evacuation within and outside of Somalia.
• Treats patients in an outpatient clinic to ensure proper injury care and disease diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
• Requests necessary tests and follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Participate and advise on Mass Casualty Drills.
• Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
• Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software, including Electronic Medical Records software.
• Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.
• 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.
• 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.