Medical Doctor at WE-ACTx for HOPE: (Deadline 22 December 2022)

Medical Doctor at WE-ACTx for HOPE: (Deadline 22 December 2022)

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Job Title:  Medical Doctor

Reports to: Director of Clinical Systems

Job location: Kigali

December 13^th, 2022

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

WE-ACTx for HOPE’s mission is to empower vulnerable communities to live healthier and productive lives. We help people living with and affected by HIV acquire the skills and capacity they need to fight disease and poverty and live happier and more productive lives.

WE-ACTx For Hope is a local NGO legally registered by Rwanda Governance Board; WE-ACTx For Hope then signed a memo of understanding with the Ministry of Health for running the medical clinic in partnership with WE-ACTx US.

WE-ACTx for HOPE was granted a legal status by a Ministerial order No. 106/11 of 11/08/2008.

WE-ACTx For Hope is looking for well dedicated and self-motivated highly qualified Rwandan nationals to occupy a Medical Doctor Position

Key responsibilities:

Under the supervision of WE-ACTX For Hope Clinical Director

• Being responsible for all direct clinical care at We-Actx For Hope clinic
• Supervision of the work of the  clinical team at We-Actx For Hope clinic
• Active monitoring of the quality care  at We-Actx For Hope clinic
• Plan and facilitate discussion of HIV/AIDS cases with clinical staff at We-Actx For Hope
• In collaboration with the decentralization clinical team, develop a presenting plan for clinical site support at Centre ville
• Plan and conduct a mentorship ARV consultation with Medical doctors with focus on complicated cases once a week in We-Actx For Hope Clinic
• Work closely with Pediatrics adherence and linkage teams to enhance care and treatment of exposed infants at We-Actx For Hope
• Collaborate with the nurses in charge of the clinics to conduct in service theoretical and practical training in medicine and pediatric regarding ART and Opportunistic Infection management for nurses
• Promote TB-HIV integration by health providers at the clinic
• Work to improve referral systems including facilitation of the patient’s transport for chest X-ray and other second line investigations as indicated by the clinical parameters.
• Assure mentorship nurses regarding delivery of ARV and TB at the Clinic
• Improve the management of malnutrition cases in the HIV/AIDS context
• Represents We-Actx for Hope in different meetings with partners
• Work closely with the Director of Clinical Systems to prepare abstracts, concept notes for donors and proposal writing
• Generate monthly, quarterly and annual reports for all clinical activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum requirements:

• Rwanda citizen
• Medical Doctor with 3 years experience
• To be registered in Rwanda Medical Council
• Experience in management of people living with HIV/AIDS
• Demonstrate experience with clinical mentorship/precepting
• Excellent report and abstracts writing skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Kinyarwanda, French and English
• Good communication skills and ability to develop and maintain good relationship with colleagues and partners including beneficiaries
• Strong sense of independence initiative
• Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet

Application documents:

• Please attach CV, Letter of motivation addressed to Director of Clinical Systems WE-ACTx For Hope and all supporting certificates of studies, experience and 3 recommendations letters.
• Hard copies will also be required to be deposited to WE-ACTx For Hope Reception at DORONA HOUSE, en face BCK, avenue de Kalisimbi Tel: 0788304613/0788302797.
• Deadline is December 22^nd, 2022 at 16h 00’.

Note:

Submitted applications will not be returned to candidates. Short listed people will be contacted