Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

The primary responsibility of the Medical Doctor will be responsible for providing clinical services in an outpatient health care setting or a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU). S/he will be responsible for providing client counseling and direct care services including adult, adolescent and pediatric health services for both chronic and acute conditions. S/he is expected to diagnose and treat patients, provide appropriate referrals as needed and provide health education. In addition, S/he may also be requested to assist hospital staff as needed. On occasion, the Medical Doctor will be required to attend an emergency delivery or supervise a Midwife during an emergency deployment.
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with satisfactory results with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Provide clinical services for disaster-affected population according to internationally accepted standards.
• According to internationally accepted standards, ensure high quality clinical care based on analysis of relevant and available patient history/records, appropriate physical exam and investigations to provide accurate diagnosis (or diagnoses) and treat/refer accordingly
• Adhere to international drug usage protocols
• Ensure mental health detection and appropriate referral
• Monitor disease trends and notify supervisor of any changes in trends which may require adjustment of activities
• Anticipate changing needs and potential emergencies and inform supervisor
• Identify any reportable diseases and notify supervisor and local health authorities; assist with outbreak response if needed according to international protocols
• Work with Project HOPE staff and relevant local health authorities to set up appropriate strategies to prevent identify and treat endemic diseases as needed
• Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided and submit patient data as required according to team protocols.
• Collect and analyze project and service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care in collaboration with PROJECT HOPE team members, local partners and other relevant staff if required.
• Provide health education to patients and community members concerning their diagnoses, healthy diets, physical activity, hygiene promotion, and disease prevention (such as need for vaccination, smoking cessation, etc.)
• Conduct urinalysis and rapid diagnostic such as blood glycose or additional rapid tests such as malaria tests
• Monitor and coordinate program activities assigned for the project
• Work with program staff, local doctors, midwives, nurses and auxiliary staff (eg CHAs) to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and enhance their skills
• Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services
• Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables and other medical supplies
• Provide all services to patients free of charge

• Typically, a Medical degree (Primary care physician) with a valid license to practice and be board certified or equivalent (board eligible).Master’s in Public Health preferable. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 6+ year of relevant Post Graduate medical experience, that should include developing country experience or in low-resource settings.
• Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases preferable
• Previous NGO experience preferable
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, high pressure environment
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent self-motivation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent decision-making skills.
• Extremely flexible and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
• Able to work effectively with various personalities and cultures
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.
• Able to work with limited resources.

In addition to the responsibilities referenced above, candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions. Lifting moderately heavy objects from the ground, carrying a backpack for extended periods of time, and walking or hiking in remote locations may be necessary to perform these functions.

Full Resume and copies of current medical license

2021-10-31