General Practitioner 54 views

• Provide inpatient care at the isolation facility or called from home by phone for consultations to UNHCC Clients diagnosed with COVID-19 during the shift;
• Performs such consultations/tasks with empathy and care, recommending patients who develop symptoms for transfer to the hospital including requesting laboratory, radiological and other investigations using the available facilities in the city of Addis Ababa with the scope to arrive at the optimal diagnosis and management of each case;
• The consultant continues monitoring patient’s eligible family members for late signs and symptoms of COVID for recommendation for testing;
• Once the diagnosis has been obtained, assists patient to acquire the appropriate treatment. This may involve discussion with the pharmacist to ensure the medication is available either from UNHCC pharmacy or other pharmacies in the city;
• Carries out the above services with the best ethical considerations to maintain confidentiality and avoid sharing patients’ medical condition with anybody in any form (using data for research purpose or in public lectures) without prior written consent of the patient and without duress;
• Initiates referral to dedicated COVID-19 hospitals for further investigation, diagnosis and treatment by discussing the case with the CMO;
• Informs the CMO/Deputy or head nurse of cases referred to other medical facilities in the city for proper follow up;
• Writes detail medical reports for the purpose of referral to other dedicated centers in the city by obtaining medical approval from the CMO;
• Outlines individual daily treatment plan and follow-up the progress of each patient with mild symptoms;
• Confers with other physicians and paramedics whenever necessary to facilitate the conclusion of a diagnosis for a patient;
• Always Demonstrates team-spirit and punctuality including informing UNHCC administration at least 3 weeks in advance on any changes to the individual time table and exceptionally days before to allow for replacement to be sought for.

• As elaborated under item “b” above, the SC should achieve results by promptly attending to the medical needs of the UN Personnel and families, to re-establish their general wellbeing;
• By advising on preventive measures, the SC ensures work place safety and well-being, free of injuries or spread of infectious diseases;
• Working with other stake holders like WHO and the Ministry of Health, to properly monitor and survey how potential health hazards can be mitigated in a timely manner to reduce the rate of morbidity and possible mortality;
• The SC will be based in the UNHCC dedicated isolation center in Addis Ababa, where he or she will provide consultations on shift basis. The length of service per day will be determined by two shifts to be covered. i.e. day shift from 07:30 to 17:30 and night shift from 17.30hours to 07.30 in the morning.

• Review and Approvals Required;
• Promptly attend to the client on arrival;
• Conduct proper handover and round on all admitted patients at the end and start of the shift;
• Request investigations to aid in putting the diagnosis;
• Outline daily treatment plan and follow-up on its implementation;
• Outline discharge plan and summary for cured patients;
• Evaluate All patients admitted to isolation center;
• Identify critically ill/deteriorating patients and initiate urgent/lifesaving interventions;
• Facilitate Transfer of Critically Ill Patients to designated Hospitals;
• Evaluate all newly diagnosed COVID-19 patients either at home or onsite and decide on their disposition by collaborating with the CMO.

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
• Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical medicine. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for decisions made during the dispensation of his or her duties.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• First degree in general medicine .

• A minimum of 6 years experience as a general practitioner(four years with advanced university degree or two years with doctorate degree).
• Experience working in emergency room, COVID treatment Center is an advantage.

• Excellent knowledge of English language, (both written and spoken) is required;
• Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
• The work at the clinic requires the use of an electronic medical record system. Computer skills: full command of Microsoft applications (word, excel, PowerPoint) and common internet applications are be required.

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