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Medical Doctor
- Blantyre
- Contract (Full-Time)
- Closing Date: 17/06/2023
Job Description
Medical Doctor – 1 post based in Blantyre (initial 12 months contract with the possibility of renewal)
Job Summary:
The appointee will be expected to provide clinical management of patients recruited into the Triple iNTS Vaccine study according to clinical protocols and manage the study site.
Responsibilities
Managerial
• To conduct regular study team meetings to evaluate and plan study activities.
• To oversee the implementation of the study
Professional
• To work as part of a clinical team of doctors, clinical officers, nurses, and other health professionals.
• To be a member of the Medical Council of Malawi and maintain a program of continued professional development.
• To punctually report for work and behave professionally at all times.
• To provide good quality clinical care to patients and study subjects according to the ward, study, and Triple protocol; and to provide support to guardians on Triple vaccine Trial.
• To adhere to the principles of Good Clinical Practice.
• To maintain the confidentiality of patients’ records and respect patients’ and guardians’ privacy and rights.
• To maintain infection control procedures at all times according to ward and hospital protocols.
• To keep participant safe
• To keep the patient/guardian/parent informed at all times.
• To keep clear and up-to-date patient records at all times.
• To take instructions from those in authority.
• To be aware at all times of responsibilities pertaining to the post (as recorded in this document).
• To attend MLW seminars and meetings both external and internal.
General Tasks
• To conduct clinical management of Participants in the study during recruitment and follow-up as needed.
• To perform history taking, physical examination, and treatment prescription as per study protocol and Ministry of Health Guidelines.
Specific Tasks
• To ensure that the study is conducted according to protocol.
• To assess medical safety for recruited participants.
• To monitor the quality of data collected.
• Any further tasks deemed reasonable that the Principal Investigator or medical staff may see fit to request
Health & Safety
• Taking full responsibility for ensuring a safe work environment by following health and safety rules at all times for colleagues and oneself.
• Keeping up to date and maintaining awareness of all Health and Safety issues by fulfilling the following.
o Attending the scheduled quarterly Health & Safety sensitization training at least Once a year
o Attend a Health and safety induction during the first week of employment, signing acknowledgment and keeping abreast of the MLW Health and Safety Policies and their updates
o Participating in Risk management exercises
o Bring to discussion all H&S matters observed/experienced during work and meetings
o Orient other stakeholders on Health & Safety issues in clear and simple terms.
o Be available to assist when there is an emergency.
• To immediately notify the Line Manager of all Accidents/incidents and potential hazards/near misses and to complete the MLW Incident Report Form.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
• MBBS with at least 3 years’ experience research experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in Research setting.
• S/he should be registered with Medical Council of Malawi.
Key Competencies
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience in facilitating health related program trainings.
• Experience in working in a maternity unit.
• Understanding of the ethical principles underlying conduct of research
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and with people at all levels.
• Able to work flexibly.
• Self-motivated and able to deliver results and work out of hours when required to complete tasks.
• Excellent communications skills.
For more detailed information of the job, please visit the MLW website, www.mlw.mw .
Remuneration and Benefits
MLW offers an attractive remuneration package which includes a competitive salary package commensurate with the position, a medical aid scheme, 24 hours insurance cover, pension scheme, gratuity benefits redeemable once every year, among others.
MLW also offers opportunities such as scholarships, upgrading and training opportunities to employees. These are based on successful job performance and other set criteria.
MLW recognizes its responsibility in safeguarding and protecting communities, research participants and patients. Please note that successful candidates will be requested to undergo a safeguarding check prior to appointment and at regular time points during employment.
Suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications with copies of relevant certificates, 3 contactable referees and a detailed CV to this email vacancies@devsite.mlw.mw. Please indicate the position title as the heading of your email. Hand-delivered applications will not be processed.
To arrive no later than the 16th June 2023, only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.