Medical Teams International invites qualified applicants to apply for the following positions:

1. Medical Officer

Location: Korem, Ofla, Chercher, Zata
Application Deadline: November 29, 2024
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Job Summary:
Responsible for delivering high-quality health services to host communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Key Responsibilities:

Provide outpatient and inpatient clinical services, adhering to Ethiopia’s patient management and IMCI guidelines.
Manage co-infections in malnourished children and ensure timely referrals.
Oversee pharmacy operations, including stock management and reporting.
Collaborate on health programs, including maternal and child health and communicable disease management.
Train healthcare staff and ensure compliance with infection prevention practices.

Qualifications:

Education: Medical Doctor (MD) or BSc in Health Officer.
Experience:
- MD: Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
- Health Officer: Minimum 3 years of professional experience.
- At least 1 year of NGO experience.

2. MHPSS Officer

Location: Maekel Adaibo Woreda
Application Deadline: November 29, 2024
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Job Summary:
Provide mental health and psychosocial support services for vulnerable populations, including IDPs, returnees, and host communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnose and treat mental health conditions and manage psychiatric disorders.
Provide counseling for trauma survivors.
Participate in community awareness programs on mental health.
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure quality care in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree in Mental Health, Psychosocial Administration, Psychiatry, or Psychology.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional experience, preferably with an INGO.

3. Health and Nutrition Officer

Location: Maekel Adaibo Woreda
Application Deadline: November 29, 2024
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Job Summary:
Lead health service delivery in assigned areas, including acute illness management, maternal health consultation, and capacity building for local healthcare workers.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise healthcare teams and deliver primary health services.
Strengthen community health initiatives and early referral mechanisms.
Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of services.

Qualifications:

Education: Medical Doctor (MD) or BSc in Health Officer.
Experience:
- 3+ years in health service delivery.
- 2+ years in NGOs and health service operations management.

4. Medical Officer (Cholera Outbreak Response)

Location: Maekel Adaibo Woreda
Application Deadline: November 29, 2024
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Job Summary:
Coordinate cholera outbreak response activities and provide technical leadership in planning and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Support health facilities with cholera case management and coordinate outbreak response efforts.
Collaborate with stakeholders and attend Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meetings.
Ensure proper procurement and distribution of supplies for outbreak response.

Qualifications:

Education: Medical Doctor (MD).
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in emergency health response preferred.

5. Job Title: Hygiene Promotion Officer
Location: Maekel Adaibo Woreda
Application Deadline: 29 November 2024

About the Job
The Hygiene Promotion Officer will report directly to the Medical Officer and play a key role in the implementation of hygiene, sanitation, and water supply activities in response to the Cholera outbreak. The position requires using appropriate hygiene promotion approaches in line with required standards and ensuring community participation in the intervention efforts. Additionally, the Hygiene Promotion Officer will be responsible for client selection, verification, community mobilization, and effective resource management within the project framework.

Key Responsibilities

Core Duties:

Ensure that MTI’s quality standards are met in the implementation of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) and Cholera outbreak response activities.
Engage in risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) strategies to support cholera prevention and response efforts.
Participate in all phases of project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation related to water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion.
Select and provide training to Health Workers (HWs), Community Health Workers, and Woreda-level Rapid Response Teams (RRT) in areas affected by the cholera outbreak.
Facilitate participatory hygiene promotion activities and support social behavioral change communication processes.
Provide professional support to Environmental Health Agents, School Hygiene Clubs, and sanitation facility attendants for effective cholera prevention and response.
Coordinate national and global WASH campaigns with partners and refugee structures.
Develop procurement and spending plans for cholera outbreak response activities, including the initiation of procurement for necessary materials and supplies.
Participate in WASH needs assessments and provide critical input for response planning.

Quality Management:

Ensure high-quality programming, particularly in challenging environments such as Tigray, Ethiopia.
Ensure cholera outbreak response activities are in line with WASH pillar recommendations for outbreak control and prevention.
Ensure that IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) and BCC (Behavioral Change Communication) materials are culturally appropriate and distributed effectively.
Maintain respect, dignity, and confidentiality in all services provided, adhering to MTI’s standards.
Support colleagues and staff in upholding infection control practices to prevent the spread of diseases within health facilities and among staff.

Physical Conditions:
This position involves frequent travel to health facilities in remote areas with basic living conditions.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

Postgraduate or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science, Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, or a related field from a recognized university.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental health, health, and WASH-related tasks, including at least 2 years of experience in managing WASH operations in health services, including staff supervision.

Application Instructions:
Please apply through the following link: Apply Here

Important Notes:

Positions require frequent travel to remote areas with basic living conditions.
Roles may evolve based on organizational needs.

Medical Teams International is committed to equal opportunities and encourages qualified candidates to apply.

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