Senior Medical Referral Officer at Medical Teams
International Tanzania
Job
Description
Senior Medical Referral Officer (1) Medical Teams
International Tanzania
Medical
Teams International Calling:
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to
health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.
JOB
SUMMARY
Responsible for the overseeing and coordinating all
referral activities at the facility level and all refugee camps. Takes the lead
in monitoring service quality and reporting on patients` treatment progress.
JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES
- · Conduct
daily visit to refugees’ patients admitted at the health facility and giving
nursing care, identify problems and needs for further action.
- · Ensure
proper documentation of all medical and non-medical records, including patient
referral forms, discharge summaries and MHA permits.
- · Maintaining
highest nursing ethical conduct and etiquette guided by philosophies of nursing
and those formulated in the hospital.
- · Following
up on investigation results and appointments for patients at different health
facilities.
- · Liaising
with health facility management and other relevant authority on matters
pertaining to patient’s care.
- · Preparation
of weekly and monthly report and share with Program Manager and Senior Medical
Referral Officer Kasulu.
- · Ensure
referred patients have all documents including MHA permit and referral medical
forms after arrival.
- · Maintains
a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating and sharing
of information, responding to requests, problem solving and building rapport.
- · Arrange
public transport for discharged patients and escort them to bus stand back to
refugee camp and ensure refugees have all necessary paperwork (discharge
summary and permit from immigration).
- · Developing
summary for admitted patients and discharged patients.
- · Ensure
admitted patients have received meals i.e., morning tea, lunch and dinner
- · Ensuring
patients have received all medicine/treatment as indicated in a
- · Consulting
with physicians and other healthcare professionals on status of the patients
for further action
- · Resolves
patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- · Coordinate
booking and purchase bus tickets for discharged patients and Liaise with
immigration Office for movement permits.
- · Ensure
smooth and close collaboration with health facility, Government, donors, and
other stakeholders.
- · Assist
where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of
sexual abuse and exploitation of refugees.
- · Responsible
for giving health education on common diseases to in patients.
- · Ensure
the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an
environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of
Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child &
Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
- · Other
duties as assigned.
EDUCATION,
LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
- · Degree
or Diploma in nursing from a recognized institution
- · Registration
with Nurses and Midwives Council is required
- · Valid
practicing license is a MUST
EXPERIENCE
· 3
years of working experience.
· Experience
with an international NGO or UN agency is required.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
- · Knowledge
of humanitarian operations and referral established movements.
- · Knowledge
of Tanzania MoHA, WHO and UN health systems and policies
- · Basic
knowledge of health strengthening methods and best practices.
- · Basic
knowledge of set standards and current approaches to monitoring and evaluate
established referral movement program.
SKILLS
- · Skilled
in project cycle management
- · Skilled
in relationship building with the ability to liaise with multiple partner
agencies.
- · Skilled
in using Unit 4 ERP, HIS and HMIS database systems.
- · Skilled
in data analysis and writing reports.
- · Skilled
at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
ABILITIES
- · Ability
to validate and interpret health data.
- · Ability
to work independently and as a collaborative team member.
- · Ability
to negotiate and diplomatic.
- · Ability
to travel to health facilities frequently and at times upon short notice.
- · Ability
to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to
meet deadlines.
- · Ability
to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Tools
and Equipment Used
· Requires
frequent use of personal computer, including word processing, database
programs; calculator, telephone, and copy machine.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
· While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit
and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; climb stairs; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, and
arms.
· The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust
focus.
Work
Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. This position requires occasional travel to health
facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.
· The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
· The
employee may be required to travel to remote areas where there are potential
health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very
basic living conditions.
NOTE: The
above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff
in this position. Duties, responsibilities and skills are also subject to
change based on the changing needs of the job, department or organization. The
job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the
employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International
as the requirements of the job change.
Application
Procedure:
- All interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their application letter, CV, Certified Academic Certificates, Valid Practicing License & Registration from Professional bodies, in either PDF or Word only, including three work related referee to: recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
- Indicate your expected salary, current/previous salary, and notice period at the bottom of your CV.
- Indicate clearly the position applied for in the subject line” Senior Medical Referral Officer”.
- Application Deadline: 22nd of December 2022 at 1700HRS.
WARNING:
Beware that Medical Teams does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing application, or any other fee). Medical Teams does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked of any payment, please contact recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
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