• Clinical Activities
• Obtain patient histories and conduct thorough medical assessments
• Perform routine physical exams and health screenings.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses
• Prescribe medications and treatments in line with the agreed Ministry of Health and WHO protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide clinical care to patients in line with best practices and MOH/WHO guidelines.
• Provides emergency care, stabilization and refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed
• Ensure proper recording of referral of patients and follow up
• Provide counseling on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare.
• Ensures all consultations with patients are in a dignified, confidential and appropriate manner in keeping with the standards and principles of care.
• Monitors the rational distribution and management of medicines and equipment
• Ensures Infection Prevention and Control standards are adhered at all time during patient consultations and clinical care.
• Immediately report to the Health officer for any communicable disease to be reported at MOH/Health Cluster level and coordinate to provide accurate data for the case investigation.
• Manages and report all adverse reactions experienced in the PHC facility.
• Provides psychological first aid to patients and family members.
• In coordination with medical team ensure effective implementation of triage, nutrition screening and train others where needed.
• Ensure accurate data collection tools are available
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and reporting of medical data in the required registers and in accordance with agreed tools and following to the case definition

General Activities

• Participate in health need assessments and site selection for health program if needed
• Engages and collaborate closely with SCs nutrition teams and CP /EiE teams within the primary health center
• Participates in training to improve clinical performance
• Be prepared to host visits and represent Save the Children.
• Works as per allocated shift hours
• Comply with SCI policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Be flexible to take other roles when required by the line manager.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Medical Doctor qualified from the recognized institution and licensed to practice medicine in Gaza

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• At least 5+ years of experience in primary health care and general practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility, motivation, and maturity
• Ability to work under pressure of workload and emergency setting
• Ability to work within a tight timeframe,
• Willingness to travel extensively in the field.
• Speak and understand local languages

Desirable

• Work experience in humanitarian emergencies
• Work experience in an (International) Non–Governmental Organization ((I)NGO)
• Fluency in English
• Good knowledge of quality standards and quality controls related to medical practice.