The internist MD will contribute to the improvement of the quality of care offered by Wolisso Hospital, by ensuring the clinical management and organization of medical and emergency services.
Key duties:
- Coordinate the activities of the medical and emergency departments and outpatient services by monitoring diagnosis and treatment quality
- Provide clinical support to St. Luke’s Hospital in internal medicine, TB, and HIV care, ensuring quality of services
- Develop and implement continuous training programs for health personnel in the area of competence
- Collaborate in training provided by the School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Support and supervise TB screening and treatment services
- Promote quality improvement strategies and update clinical protocols based on clinical evidence and national and international standards
- Collaborate on data collection and analysis
- Mentor Italian residents who are included in the JPO (Junior Project Officer) initiative
- Collaborate in any research carried out in the relevant fields
Requirements
- University Degree in Medicine and Specialisation in Internal Medicine
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English
- At least 2 years of professional experience as a specialist
- Previous experience in the field of Internal Medicine in fragile or low income countries
- Ability of adapting skills and competencies to contexts with limited resources and capacity to effectively cooperate with the national staff
