Medical Doctor (MD) For COVID19 Banten Project

 

 

Background

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international medical and humanitarian, non-profit organization acting in accordance with the principles of humanitarian assistance, impartiality, neutrality, medical ethics and medical confidentiality, independent from any political, religious, military or economic authority   In January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease, COVID-19, to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and in March 2020 it declare as a pandemic. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), as a medical humanitarian organization with mandate to provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare is taking up active role as MOH’s partner in supporting COVID-19 response in Indonesia. MSF has developed and has been implementing COVID-19 response interventions in Banten Province Realizing that primary health facility and community play important role in epidemics/pandemics, MSF is keen to strengthen the role and capacity of primary health facilities/Puskesmas and community through capacity building approach; trainings, coaching and community engagement.

Objective

Capacity building for health workers and community with focus on different aspects of COVID19 Management in primary health facilities/Puskesmas setting and community. This includes but not limited to clinical case management, contact tracing, general precautions and infection control measures, and other aspect of IPC in COVID-19 pandemic and to mainstream psychosocial considerations in infection prevention control practices in primary health facilities and community setting.

Responsibility

·        Review past intervention done and adapt new interventions with capacity building plans, desired outcomes and indicators for both healthcare workers and community in MSF supported sub-districts, based on the common needs of COVID-19 management in Indonesia. ·         Ensure the continual analysis and assessment of the needs in targeted communities and primary health facilities/Puskesmas for MSF to further support. Emphasize MSF COVID-19 framework and approaches in fulfilling the gaps. ·        Develop, adopt and/or adapt training modules and facilitate trainings/information-education-communication sessions to health workers and community, consistent with national and international standards and guidelines as well as MSF guidelines and protocols ·        Facilitate trainings/information-education sessions to health workers and community, including community health workers, community leaders, faith leaders and other relevant stakeholders using participatory and collaborative approach in collaboration with CHP ·        In collaboration with the targeted primary health facilities, develop monitoring framework and plans to ensure the optimal application of knowledge and skills provided through trainings to ensure the  quality of services ·         Coordinate and liaise closely with MAM in all areas of work to ensure smooth implementation of activities and ensure activities conducted are in line with the other project activities (Adolescent Health) and with MSF values, principles and operational framework. ·        Ensure cordial relationship with the targeted health facilities/Puskesmas, local health authorities, COVID-19 Taks Forces, communities and other relevant stakeholders  ·        Actively participate in collection of situational updates, analysis of epidemiological data ·        Participate in project evaluation by providing inputs on evaluation plan, involve in data collection and analysis of finding and reporting   ·        Prepare monthly and final report of COVID-19 project ·         Utilizing his/her updated medical knowledge and skills, participate in knowledge sharing with MSF colleagues through trainings and  information/brainstorming sessions

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Requirements
Education	Medical Doctor (M.D), preferably with COVID-19 response experience
Experience	Minimum of 4 years of experience in training and infectious diseases management Excellent communication skills good critical thinking and creativity
Languages	Bahasa and Mission language essential.
Knowledge	Essential computer literacy (word, excel)
Competencies	•      People Management. •      Commitment. •      Flexibility. •      Results. •      Teamwork.
How to apply

Please send your application : Cover Letter, Updated Curriculum Vitae including name, addresses, email address & phone number of 3 (three) referents to Human Resource - MSF Indonesia via email : msf-jakarta-recruitment@msf.org and should indicate “Medical Doctor COVID19-Banten” on the email subject.

Applications will be considered until 10 March 2021. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Position in the Organization
Title:	Medical Doctor (MD) For COVID19 Banten Project
Duration:	6 Months
Location:	Labuan and Carita, Kab Pandeglang , Banten  Province