Emergency Medical Officer- Middle East

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

JOB SUMMARY The primary responsibility of the Hospital Medical Officer is to implement medical services in an emergency hospital setting. Services may include emergency department and medical inpatient ward services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES: • Implement medical services for emergency affected population according to internationally accepted standards and/or relevant Ministry of Health with focus on controlling communicable diseases. • Establish/utilize standardized data collection tools and train staff on accurate data collection • Collect and analyze medical service data to adjust project objectives/plan additional specialized responses (infection prevention/control, ACLS, rational drug use, improved nursing care, etc) in collaboration with Medical Coordinator/Director and other relevant staff • Work with auxiliary staff to start procedural training programs early • Conduct daily rounds and case discussions to assist and supervise program staff • Assist in hiring of necessary staff members • Analyze training needs and institute training for staff members as required, with an emphasis on hands on training • Work with Team Leader/HTU to implement standardized internal reporting • Work with logistics to ensure regular and adequate drug and medical supplies in order to avoid stock outs • Collaborate with recognized health authorities, health agencies, donors and other stakeholders to utilize standardized reporting practices and information sharing • Represent and actively participate in coordination meetings and other relevant meetings • Any other relevant duties as requested by Medical Coordinator/Director/Team Leader • Assist in the selection and training of qualified program field staff.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: • Medical degree with at least 3 years experience after medical college graduation; preferably with a post graduate degree in Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine. • Minimum of five years of experience required, of which 3 years should be in a hospital setting in a developing country experience or resource deprived environment. • Previous NGO experience. • Will have excellent communications skills, both oral and written. • Will have excellent self-motivation skills. • Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGO’s; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people. • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently. • Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations. • Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively. • Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources. • Excellent decision making skills. • Must work independently under difficult conditions.

LANGUAGES • Ability to speak Arabic a plus

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE To officially begin the application process, please visit our website athttp://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx and complete the online employment application form.