Surgeon 12-605

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International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

JOB SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the General Surgeon is to implement surgical services in Raja Hospital. These include surgical inpatient and out-patient services.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:

•Implement medical and surgical services according to Ministry of Health, Government of South Sudan accepted standards

•Organize hospital activities including consultation, pharmacy, inpatient management and operating room activities.

•Utilize and improve on standardized data collection tools and train staff on accurate data collection

•Collect and analyze surgical service data to adjust project objectives and implementation process

•Conduct daily rounds of surgical patients and plan discharges

•Analyze training needs and institute training for staff members as required, with an emphasis on hands-on training

•Assist in hiring of necessary staff members

•Work with Medical Director to implement standardized internal reporting

•Work with logistics and pharmacy to ensure regular and adequate drug and surgical supplies in order to avoid stock-outs

•Collaborate with recognized health authorities, health agencies, donors and other stakeholders to utilize standardized reporting practices and information sharing

•Actively participate in coordination meetings and other relevant meetings

•Perform any other relevant duties as requested by the Medical Director