RECRUITMENT NOTICE

The French section of Médecins Sans Frontières is recruiting for its project in Amman.

Specialized Doctor/ Anesthetist - for Daily Worker pool

THE ORGANIZATION & CONTEXT:

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

For more information, visit our Arabic website, www.msf-me.org

Médecins Sans Frontières is running a reconstructive surgery program in Amman, which opened in 2006, is giving access to reconstructive surgery (orthopedic, plastic and maxillo-facial) to war wounded people providing comprehensive health cares, MSF aims at identifying and referring patients from neighboring countries (Iraq, Yemen, Syria, and other countries with conflicts) then ensuring their medical follow-up after discharge.

Médecins Sans Frontières Reconstructive Surgery program in Amman and is seeking (4) Specialized Doctor/ Anesthetist.

DIMENSON OF THE PROJECT:

MSF’s Reconstructive Surgery Hospital (RSH) is a 135-bed facility fully run by MSF, admitting approximately 35-40 new patients per month, with around 100 -130 active patients in Amman at the same time, including outpatients.

The 2 operating theatres host around 60-80 surgical and anesthesia procedures per month, while MSF-run microbiology lab supports the provision of specialized care for surgical patients with complex infections.

In addition to offering specialized orthopaedic, maxillofacial and plastic surgery, the RSH provides comprehensive rehabilitation services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, 3D, mental health and psychosocial care) and aims to provide a friendly environment to recover, for adults and children who have faced far too much violence.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Organize and carry out anesthetic medical activities, according to MSF policies, protocols, and universal hygiene standards and in close collaboration with the surgeon and other medical staff.
• Increase the knowledge and practical skills of the anesthetic staff through on the job training and knowledge transfer in order to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Carry out pre-operative consultations evaluating the risks of operating in collaboration with the surgeon, providing the patient with appropriate information and deciding the type of anesthetics to be used, in order to ensure the best conditions prior to the surgery. Carry-out all anesthesia related activities during surgery to ensure safe, adequate anesthesia.  
• Preparing beforehand the drugs, material, and equipment required.
• Administering and maintaining anesthetics following the rules of hygiene and asepsis in force.
• Monitoring patients throughout the intervention.
• Ensure transfer of patients to the recovery room, and full recovery of the patient’s consciousness and setting analgesic protocol
• Advise on Postoperative care wards with the surgeon, including fluid management, oxygenation monitoring and airway care and chest physiotherapy and mobilization, with special focus on patient’s pain relief during the recovering process.
• Implement and supervise hygiene rules, procedures and MSF protocols in OT/recovery, anesthesia material (decontamination, sterilization, storage conditions, etc.) to ensure the safety and protection of patients and staff.
• Supervise the OT pharmacy (drugs orders, inventories, expired drugs) and ensure OT register, consumptions, empty phials of narcotics, ensuring adequate stock is maintained.
• Ensure good functioning and maintenance of OT equipment (oxygen extractor, ventilation, equipment, etc.)
• Organize the tasks of personnel under his/her responsibility and participate and carry-out other team management activities (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, motivation, internal/external communication, etc.), in order to ensure having the appropriate team in terms of size, capabilities and skills.
• Collaborate with other departments in the project (responding to accident emergency department requests, intervening in support of other services when needed, etc.), and participate in any emergency activity or exploratory mission, in order to support the overall MSF project with his/her expertise and capabilities.
• Ensure proper fulfillment of administrative procedures and documents (fill in of patients’ files, forms, statistics, data base, etc.), and elaborate regular reporting about results, proceedings and problematic situations and cases, in order to have updated and correct information about the day-to-day activity in the project and support decision-taking.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Training:

• Required: diploma in Anesthesia specialty recognized by the State
• Required: Formal and recognized post graduate training in Anesthesia with board certification
• Mandatory: Registration with the Jordan Medical Association as Specialized Doctor/ Anesthetist

Experience:

• Two years of professional experience in a similar position
• Experience in regional anaesthesia and pain management protocols including neuropathic and chronic pain management is preferred
• Experience in INT surgery with oral & nasal intubation by fiberoptic is preferred
• Experience in working in a Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) & MSF desirable

Professional competences:

• People Management.
• Commitment.
• Flexibility.
• Results.
• Teamwork.

Personal abilities and qualities:

• Must be legally authorized to work in Jordan.
• Demonstrates multi-cultural flexibility.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.

Languages:

• Written and verbal fluency in English and Arabic is required.

WORK LOCATION:           Amman - Al Mowasah hospital - Northern Marka 

CONTRACT:                       Temporary support - No contract will be signed / payment based on number of days performed on hourly rate

STARTING DATE:              Request will be upon need

Interested applicants should submit their application in English containing curriculum vitae no later than Thursday 26 September 2024; to:

Akhtaboot website

Only candidates meeting the requirements will be called through their addresses

Notice: No monetary transactions, neither demands of favors in kind, nor other types of favoritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process. MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring of a candidate having benefitted from such acts. All illicit demands of these types may be pursued through the judicial system