Dünya Doktorları Derneği
Medecins du Monde Turkey (MDM-T) / Dünya Doktorları Dernegi (DDD) is a Turkish based humanitarian non-governmental organisation that facilitates access to healthcare for populations affected by armed conflict, violence, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty and exclusion.
Our organization collaborates with partners and key stakeholders to implement projects that facilitate access to primary and secondary-level healthcare services to respond to the medical needs of displaced population.
DDD is the 16th member of the Doctors of the World International Network that is committed to meeting the health needs of vulnerable people globally.
Please visit www.dunyadoktorlari.org.tr to learn more.
HIERARCHICAL & FUNCTIONAL LINKS
Based in Hatay, the Gynaecologist is under the line management of the Field Manager or Field Coordinator
Status: Fixed-Term Contract
Expected Starting Date: ASAP
EXPECTED PROFILE
Knowledge & Qualification
· Gynaecologist certificate
Experience:
· Two years of experience in a similar role(preferably in humanitarian context)
Languages:
· Required: Arabic and Turkish
· Preferred: English
General Qualities Required:
· Can officially practice medicine in Turkey.
· Diplomatic;
· Flexibility and capacity of adapt to complex and changing contexts;
· Ability to work in an international context and collaborate with international and national experts;
· Familiar with multicultural environment;
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
· Gynaecology and obstetrics consultation
· Reporting
· Other related tasks
Gynecology and Obstetrics Consultation
· Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results;
· Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
· Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
· Perform procedures as needed to preserve patients' health
· Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
· Monitor patients' conditions and progress and re-evaluate treatments, as necessary.
· Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
· Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary
· Direct and coordinate activities of midwifes/nurses.
· Assist to improve patient’s reproductive health and reduce pregnancy risks for patient and baby;
· Ensure medical protocols and prescriptions are followed by the health care personnel in accordance with DDD guidelines;
· Ensure hygiene procedures are followed in order to limit infection risks;
· In collaboration with Team Leader ensure the quality of Antenatal and Postnatal Care and Family Planning provided at the centre.
· Multidisciplinary collaboration with other medical doctors and midwives is compulsory;
Reporting
· Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results;
· Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals;
· Prepare organisational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics;
· Prepare official health documents or records;
· Provide a mission report and/or handover document at the end of contract
Other
· Represent and actively participate in any relevant meetings, as requested;
· Participate in internal work meetings;
· Report any security related issues to the line manager;
· Ability to travel and relocate if it is requested;
· Support operational organisation of DDD activities;
· Any other related DDD tasks as assigned by supervisor/line manager.
Compliance & Ethics
Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Dünya Doktorları Derneği. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Dünya Doktorları Derneği and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Dünya Doktorları Derneği and amongst beneficiaries served by Dünya Doktorları Derneği.
NB: Considering the purpose and values of the organisation, DDD requests to its employee complete flexibility in term of duties and commitment, as their job description and job title can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.
Dünya Doktorları Derneği is an equal opportunity employer whereby we ensure all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without the practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
How to Apply:
Please apply with your CV and motivation letter through our website.
Closing Date: 16.08.2024
Due to the urgency to fill this post, DDD reserves the right to review the CVs on a rolling basis and selected candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing dates listed, therefore early applications are encouraged.
DDD is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
General Information
DDD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.