Internal Medicine Physician for International Humanitarian Missions

Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C.

Seeks Internal Medicine Physician for International Humanitarian Missions

To join our team in International Projects

Minimum availability of 6 months

• Please upload your CV and motivation letter in English.

THIS JOB PROFILE IS IN ENGLISH SINCE THIS IS THE REQUIRED LANGUAGE FOR THE JOB

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits, consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors – and informing their family about the patient's evolution.
• Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care of the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients illness, medical error and monitor the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
• Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
• Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times, reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.
• Clinically evaluate newly admitted patients and lead processes for diagnosis and management.
• Manage advanced HIV and opportunistic infections with a particular focus on disseminated tuberculosis and other common OIs, support decisions on ART switches based on Indian/WHO Guidelines.
• Manage severe acute malnutrition, comorbidities and common adverse events, including drug‑induced liver injury, seizures, and others.
• Monitor prescription and use of antibiotics, and manage use of reserve or rare antibiotics.
• Advise and contribute to standard operating procedures related to infectious disease management and clinical care in general.
• Build capacity of ward team, through bedside training to MSF Medical Doctors and Nurses, in the management of infectious diseases in advanced HIV.
• Provide support to OPD resident doctors in identifying life‑threatening conditions and planning clinical management of complex presentations.
• Clinically evaluate and stabilize incoming patients prior or during admission.
• Clinically evaluate newly admitted patients and provide inputs on processes for diagnosis and management.
• In incoming and admitted patients, recognize and decide admission or further referral of patients depending on clinical condition and prognosis.
• Refer patients to appropriate facilities (imagery, TBDC, tertiary Hospital in Patna) for further investigations and treatment or special care based on indications set by DWBI Protocols, and follow up the evolution of referred cases by networking/collaborating with partner doctors.

Note: Due to local legal restrictions, international doctors cannot do direct clinical work. They can however examine patients with consent and advise local resident doctors on treatment and management plan. They may only supervise procedures.

PROFILE

Education and formation

• Essential: General Physician Degree.
• Essential: Diploma or equivalent experience in Infectious diseases.
• Desirable: Diploma in tropical medicine.
• Desirable: Internal Medicine Specialization.

Experience

• Essential: minimum 2 years practicing as General Physician for a hospital developing multi-purpose activities.
• Essential: 2 years of treating patients with infectious disease in an inpatient facility including HIV, TB and/or DRTB.
• Essential: Experience in tropical medicine, post‑registration experience in public health, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, "A", infectious diseases, HIV / AIDS / STD, TB, general medicine and/or minor surgery.
• Desirable: Experience in management of advanced HIV, DRTB, Visceral Leishmaniasis, intensive care, conduct of tissue aspirates techniques for diagnosis, and interpretation of radiography (X‑ray, CT scan and MRI).
• Desirable: Work experience with MSF and other NGOs in developing countries.

Languages

• Essential: English (B2 or higher level).
• Essential: Spanish (C1 or higher level).
• Knowledge of French will be an asset.

Knowledge

Essential: computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet).

Competencies

• Stress Management (L3).
• Commitment to MSF Principles (L2).
• People Management and Development (L2).
• Behavioral Flexibility (L2).
• Results and Quality Orientation (L2).
• Teamwork and Cooperation (L2).

POSITION CONDITIONS

Work Venue: Where the needs of the project require it.

Profits: Monthly remuneration: in the first 12 months, the bonus approximate gross monthly is USD $1,500. From the second year remuneration increases based on experience (previous and acquired) and the level of responsibility in the field. Private insurance coverage that includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability and life insurance. The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary. The expenses of stay in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing. Other expenses such as transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and Displacements in the field will also be covered by MSF. Per diem or monthly per diem: mainly to cover meals and small personal expenses.

Start: Depending on the needs of the project.

Duration: Minimum 6 months.

Working day: Full time.

The vacancy remains open all year round due to the needs within the Humanitarian Missions. The selection process may take 3 to 6 months after my application, once accepted, you will be part of the MSF International Pool, and the mission assignment may take 3 to 6 months after validation.

To learn more about life within Humanitarian Missions, we invite you to enter the following link: https://www.msf.mx/proyectos-internacionales