Medical Doctor at International Rescue Committee Switzerland

Herat, Herat, Afghanistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Primary Healthcare, Reproductive Health, Clinical Care, Emergency Management, Patient Confidentiality, Infection Prevention, Team Leadership, Community Engagement, Data Collection, Medical Mentorship, Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical Record Keeping, Health Promotion, Training, Computer Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Main Purpose of the Job: The Medical Doctor will be part of a health team that will support the implementation of the IRC’s primary health program in Afghanistan to ensure the delivery of high-quality primary healthcare and reproductive health services. He will be responsible for the provision of primary and reproductive health services at the IRC fixed health clinic. The Medical Doctor will provide direct service delivery and give guidance, increase capacity of the clinical team, and ensure clinical quality of IRC health care services are maintained. The Medical doctor reports to the Provincial Health Manager. General Duties he will be responsible for the management of the IRC’s Basic Health Centre and the provision of health care services. The medical doctor will implement and take charge of the daily clinical care activities. He will also ensure the delivery of high-quality services to the clients and catchment population. Specific Duties: Provide direct clinical care, working closely with the other clinical staff to ensure the delivery of high quality comprehensive primary healthcare services. Manage medical, paediatric, and obstetric emergencies presenting to the facility, ensuring appropriate handover and referral as needed Ensure all patient consultations and treatments are appropriately recorded. Oversee the provision of quality care within the health clinic, ensuring consultations and treatments are in line with clinical protocols, guidelines, and best practices Provide health and hygiene promotion to patients and caregivers Ensure appropriate infection prevention and control measures are in place at the facility and monitor staff adherence. Ensure patient confidentiality is respected, and that all consultations are conducted in a dignified and respectful manner Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions. Provide medical support and mentorship to other health facility staff, providing on-the-job training where needed. Support the Health Manager to organize regular meetings with local committees and strengthening the community relationship. Responsible for the overall technical and administrative oversight of Health clinic services Oversee the training of community volunteers to provide health promotion, community mobilization and awareness raising. Ensure regular inventory and consumption tracking of medical drugs and supplies. Work with relevant staff to ensure prompt requesting of medical drugs and supplies. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local communities, local government agencies. Hold meetings with local communities and represent the program in local stakeholder meetings. Ensure all patient consultations are documented and patient records completed. Assist and supervise medical staff in maintaining facility registers and other data collection tools, ensuring accurate and timely recording of information. Assist and supervise medical staff in weekly/ monthly/ quarterly collection, compilation and reporting of data. Submit reports in a timely manner. Ensure non-disclosure of any information whatsoever about practices and IRC activities to any other person or organization without permission, except in the normal performance of the service. Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs. Qualification and Requirements: Qualified Medical Doctor, from a recognized Medical University and licensed to practice in Afghanistan by the Ministry of Health Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good spoken and written English for concise reporting. Able to provide positive and constructive feedback in a sensitive manner Ability to coordinate activities with other teams Excellent communication skills At least 2 years clinical experience in primary health care with experience working with integrated management of childhood illness, clinical management of sexual assault survivors, STIs, and infection diseases will be an advantage Professional skills to provide sensitive and appropriate medical care Excellent communication skills and appropriate medical counselling Must be a team player and be able to work under pressure in stressful environments Familiarity with the local context: language, culture, etc. Ability to maintain beneficiary confidentiality and respect at all times is essential. Sensitivity and diplomacy to provide Primary health and reproductive health care Able to work with little supervision Ability to communicate effectively in local languages both verbally and in writing. Ability to speak and write English language is an asset. Self-motivated, possessing persuasion skills, ability to maintain relationship and able to work on own initiative. Communication and reporting skills Fluency in Pashto, Dari and English Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel and internet) an advantage Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

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Responsibilities

The Medical Doctor will provide direct clinical care and manage the IRC’s Basic Health Centre, ensuring high-quality primary healthcare and reproductive health services. They will oversee clinical activities, maintain quality standards, and support the clinical team through mentorship and training.