JOB TITLE Mobile Medical Unit: Medical Doctor
LOCATION North West province
SALARY Negotiable Cost to Company Dependant on current package
OVERALL PURPOSE An International Multi-Disciplinary Primary Healthcare Service provider who brings Care to the Community is expanding its services into the Mafikeng Area. The Company brings Primary Healthcare to patient’s doorsteps in a mobile clinic setting, providing clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic services.
PROJECT OVERVIEW The mobile medical unit provides essential primary health care services. The health team will support communities providing access to quality mobile emergency primary healthcare services.
FUNCTIONAL LINKS
Internal: Health Advisor, Health officers, other clinic staff, Drivers and project support team
External: Community leaders, Directorate of health, local health providers

Qualifications & Preferred Skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
• Uphold the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and
independence
• Respect the Company values at all times, both within and outside of working hours
• Know, understand, and comply with internal policies and procedures
• Adhere to Handbook and regulations
• Be prepared to work within your designated area and to relocate at short notice
• Work closely with all members of the health team to provide the highest possible
quality of care
• Treat all patients and their relatives with respect and dignity
• Maintain confidentiality for all patients
Specific Responsibilities
Medical/Technical
Curative Health Care:
• Provide consultations for all patients attending mobile clinic with appropriate
investigations, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses based on guidelines.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests as needed.
• Identify all patients requiring secondary care and refer appropriately according to
clinic protocol.
• Identify all patients requiring emergency care, stabilise condition and refer according
to clinic protocols.
• Perform wound care and appropriate minor procedures as per training received and
following strict sterile techniques.
• Maintain high levels of hygiene at all times observing universal precautions.
Preventative Health Care:
• Identify all children and women requiring immunisations and refer appropriately as
per clinic guidelines.
• Provide Family planning services for women including education, advice, prescription
of appropriate method and follow up care.
• Provide antenatal care for pregnant women according to guidelines.
• Provide postnatal care and follow-up for women according to guidelines.
• Provide postnatal care for new-borns according to guidelines.
• Provide patients with education on prevention of illness, proper nutrition, and good
hygiene practices.
Additional duties:
• Identify any outbreak prone diseases and immediately inform appropriate authorities
and/or hospital for further investigation and follow up.
• Keep clear and up to date records in a confidential manner and assist Health Manager
in compilation of weekly and monthly reports to management
• Assist the Health Manager with rapid needs and health assessments if requested.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Management Team.
Staff Safety and Security
• Ensure personal understanding of Company Procedures and Contingency Plans as
documented in the Companies Plan.
• Comply with security procedures at all times, remaining aware of the security
situation in office and clinic locations at all times.
• Report any security incidents or concerns to the your superior immediately.
• Report any issues regarding workplace practices to appropriate Manager.
Logistics
• Ensure the MMU pharmacist and/or logistics team is notified of any needs regarding
medications, supplies and equipment in the clinic.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE: ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
Vocational qualification MBChB or equivalent degree Specialist in General Medicine, Family Medicine or Gynaecology
Work experience At least one year of post-qualification work experience in relevant field
Further two years of post-qualification work, plus specialisation training.
One year of previous NGO experience, directly implementing a health project
Languages Strong working knowledge of Setswana (spoken and written)
IT & Communications Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

How To Apply
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
APPLY: All applicants should send a cover letter and an update CV no longer than four pages, both in English. Your CV should also include contact details of two professional references, copy of certificates, Copy of ID and recent payslip