Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Lesotho invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position. Applications may be emailed to [email protected], orhand delivered to Baylor COE Maseru,on or before 12hrs noon, Friday, the 26th July 2019.
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Title: Medical Officers X3
Duty Station: Baylor COE Maseru
Possible placement at one of Baylor Lesotho’s Satellite sites: Mokhotlong,
ButhaButhe, Mohale’s Hoek, Qacha’s Nek, Leribe
Reports to: Deputy Medical Director
Classification : Full-time, fixed term, one year, with possibility of renewal
The medical officers will actively provide medical services to infants, children, adolescents, and adults at all BCMCF-Lesotho sites regarding prevention, care and treatment of HIV, TB, and related conditions
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide direct clinical care services to children and families at the COE& SCOEs.
- Provide direct clinical care services to adolescents at the Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital Baylor Adolescent Clinic.
- Participate in the stabilisation of paediatric and adult patients in emergency situations and transfer of such patients to hospital settings.
- Identify clients with suspected or confirmed HIV treatment failure and present to ART Advisory Committee as needed.
- Maintain proper record keeping of all activities with regard to patient care, national statistics and research activities.
- Participate in the training and mentoring of clinical staff and visiting scholars at the COE on paediatric HIV and TB/HIV prevention, diagnosis and management.
- Perform training and mentorship of health professionals at hospitals and health centres on paediatric HIV and TB/HIV as requested or directed by the Deputy Clinical Director.
- Identify one activity or project for involvement as professional development.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Medical degree – MD, MBBS, MBChB
- Registered with Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council as a General Practitioner
- Knowledge and experience in paediatric HIV and TB/HIV clinical care is an added advantage
- Knowledge and experience in quality improvement is an added advantage
KEY COMPETENCIES:
· Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment, willing to work beyond normal working hours
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.