Task and 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 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 monitors 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 and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
Specific CONTEXT accountabilities
Patient Care
§ Provide direct good quality medical plans and care to the patients in the emergency room, observation room, IPD, OPD and ICU.
o Conduct assessment of patients that requires medical opinion and collaborate with medical team about the treatment plan
o Initial assessment, stabilization before surgical management of severe and non severe burn injuries
o Regular rounds and follow-up of patient admitted in IPD and ICU that falls under their area of experties
o Medical consultation in OPD patients during their follow-up if requested.
§ Help surgical team in providing good post op medical care.
§ Visit and provide support for patient care in the emergency department. (Eg- discussion about the patient for care plan/admission, etc)
§ Maintain clear documentation and up-to-date patient notes for all patients.
§ Discuss clinical cases with the supervisor/line manager and colleagues to improve the quality of care.
§ Strictly follow the MSF SOP, protocols, procedures, guidelines, and checklist to provide good quality of care.
§ Collaborate with different medical team about the treatment plans in ED, OT, IPD and OPD.
§ Inform the family and patients about the diagnosis, prognosis, medical treatments and decisions. Ask for consent when necessary.
§ Strictly adhere to IPC measures and participate in the promotion activities.
§ Maintain good and fluent communication with the medical staff (other doctors, surgeons, nurses, nurse assistants, mental health, anesthetists, physiotherapists, health promoters) and other staff (stretcher barriers, cleaners, crowd controllers) to improve the quality of care.
§ Maintain good communication with external medical staff (Eg- specialist from KRH) for the additional support of the patients
§ Maintain respectful behaviour with the patients, their families, and the MSF medical/non-medical team.
§ Ensure proper handover for the shift changes and patient transfer process (IPD, ER observation, ICU, etc)
§ Provide medical consultation of patients and collaborate with supervisor or IMS (and team) about the changes in management plan.
§ Actively participate in regular meetings and trainings
Documentation and Epidemiological Data
§ Complete the patient information in the file and EMR to ensure proper documentation of the clinical findings, vital signs monitoring, diagnosis and treatment.
§ Proper registering and reporting of patients
§ Inform about difficulties regarding documentation to avoid missing information or the persistence of an error.
Training
§ Participate and organize training sessions based on MSF protocols.
§ Coaching and training the new MD national staff (Induction sessions)
Multidisciplinary Team
§ Actively participate in the necessary meetings– monthly meetings, case studies, MMR, and mortality audits meetings, etc
§ Present, discuss and provide suggestions for the complicated cases from IPD, OPD, night/day shift, daily operation plan cases, and operated cases with the surgical team
§ Prepare and present, to the rest of medical team, mortality review and/or case review presentations
§ Ensure multidisciplinary team discussion (including family meetings)and decision is taken for complicated/critical cases
§ Participate actively in palliative care decision making.
§ Ensure good teamwork with other medical staff and observe the schedule of their activities including:
o Physiotherapy Department – discussion of cases and treatment plan.
o Involvement and collaborate with AMS doctor to ensure that ATB protocol is been implemented and followed.
§ Provide feedback and suggestions to supervisors for the improvement in patient care management
Infection prevention and control
§ Observe standard precautions and 3 Pillars of IPC “Hand Hygiene, Disinfection and Transmission Based precaution” accordingly.
§ Provide support to IPC and related activities, including active participation in implementing MSF IPC guidelines.
§ Address concerns related to IPC in collaboration with the supervisor/line manager and IPC supervisor
Others
Follow and support MSF medical strategy including strict implementation of Admission Criteria.
AMR: Collaborate with other AMS doctors to ensure that ATB protocol is been implemented and followed.
Minimum Requirements and Competencies
Education
· Essential Medical Doctor Diploma (supported by AMC card)
· Essential Internal medicine specialisation certificate
Experience
· Essential minimum 2-years specialized internal medicine
· Desirable Experience in burn management
Knowledge
· Essential Computer literacy (Word, Excel, …)
Languages
· Essential Dari and Pashto
· Desirable English speaking and writing
How to apply
Follow the below link OR scan the QR code to access the online job application survey. Candidates must fill in the survey in order to be considered for shortlisting: Online Application for INTERNAL MEDICINE DOCTOR in KUNDUZ (1)
After completing the survey, send the following documents to email: MSF-Kunduz_Recruitment@msf.org
1. CV and motivation letter
2. Diploma Medical sciences
3. Other relevant diplomas/certificates (internal medicine)
4. AMC card
5. ID card both sides (this will be used for visitor authorisation pass)
6. References
The email address given in this online survey must be the same as the one used to send your supporting documents.
The interested candidates must answer the online survey and submit their documents before 3/12/2025 at 5:00 PM
**Only applications completing the online survey and sending supporting documents by email will be treated**
The reference Internal Medicine Doctor Kunduz and FULL NAME must be stated in the email to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.
Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.
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