Main Purpose: Provides intensive care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF and MoH protocols, and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients’ health conditions.

Accountabilities:

• Is in charge of hospitalizing patients according the admission criteria predefined by MSF/MoH. Carries out consultations, examinations/assessments and prescribes appropriate treatment to patients, according to MSF/MoH HDU protocols.
• Carries out regular ward rounds, following the evolution of the hopitalized patients, properly documenting and completing the patients files.
• Ensures appropriate, timely discharge or referral to identified health facilities in collaboration with the other doctors of the ward.
• Is involved and actively contributes to morbidity and mortality review and rational prescription of antibiotics.
• Respects IPC measures put in place. Assures general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Keeps the patient, family memebers and/or caretaker informed about the illness, progress, and prognosis.
• Provides appropriate instructions on treatment to follow upon discharge.
• Participates in trainings targeting to strengthen capacity and improve quality of care of our HDU patients.
• Is fully aware of and ensures MSF HDU medical protocols are followed and implemented including universal precautions to reduce bio-hazard risks and improve infection control. Ensures professionalism and confidentiality.
• Team spirit within the HDU, respect HR policies such as scheduled shifts and rotations.
• Participate in emergencies and on-call duties as required.

Requirements (position specific):

• Fully qualified and registered Medical Doctor
• 2 years working experience as a Medical Doctor; Essential — experience in the field of Non-communica-ble Diseases (NCDs); HDU/1CU experience an added advantage

General Requirements (all positions):

• Fluent in English and siSwati (both spoken and written); other regional languages an added advantage.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite).
• Results and quality oriented, service oriented, stress management, teamwork and cooperation, behavioral flexibility. Commitment to MSF principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications, including:

(i) letter of interest (max. 1 page),

(ii) CV (max. 2 pages, focusing on your most relevant achievements),

(iii) scanned relevant tertiary qualifications.

MSF will accept only electronic applications, addressed to  specifying in the Subject << Position>> <<Name & Surname>>.

Non-compliance with the above requirements may result in disqualification of your application.

Applications received thereafter will not be considered.

MSF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes qualifies candidates from all communities. If you applied recently for a similar position, please.

Do Not apply as your application is still valid and will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and/or written test at MSF Manzini office. Successful candidates may be contacted and required to start at different dates depending on needs and the evolution of activities.