Urgent Recruitment @ Afriqia – 4 Positions

Afriqia is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) General Practitioner
2.) Gynecologist
3.) Pediatrician
4.) Finance & Administration Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) General Practitioner

 

Role: General Practitioner

Start Date: September 2022

Employer: Poly Care Medical (PCM)

Reporting to:  CEO

Application Deadline: 5th August 2022

Location: Freetown

Open: to National and International applicants.

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with “General Practitioner” in Subject Line.

 

 

Position Description:

Responsible to manage the facility treats all common medical conditions and refers patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatment. Also provide primary contact and continuous care toward the management of patients’ health.

 

Responsibilities:

• Complying with all legislation applicable to practicing medicine.
• Conduct physical examinations, tests, and procedures to diagnose patients.
• Explaining test results and medical procedures to patients.
• Ensure accurate medical records for all patients in a safe and confidential manner.
• Making recommendations for lifestyle changes to improve patients’ quality of life.
• Prescribe and administer medication, treatment, or therapy to patients.
• Provide emergency care.
• Consulting with other Doctors about the specialized needs of some patients.
• Any other reasonable duties that may be required in providing healthcare.

Growth opportunity

This role offers a pathway for managerial role growth that will include the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general management of the facility and team.
• Ensure all relevant statutory reports are submitted to the respective authorities on time.
• Training junior Doctors and other healthcare professionals in the team.

 

Qualification and Experience

• Masters Degree in General Medicine.
• Specialized studies/ qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience working as a Medical Practitioner.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in healthcare management role.
• Valid Medical license and practicing certificate.

 

 

Required skills:

• Strong leadership/ management and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Extensive knowledge of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation processes.
• Familiar with traditional and web-based patient information systems.
• Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations.
• Fluency in Arabic desired but not mandatory.

Note: This role will be supported by a laboratory that is fully equipped for:

• Haematology.
• Serology.
• Biochemistry.
• Microbiology.
• Immunology.
• Molecular.

In addition, plans are underway for a modern Digital Images Department that will consist of:

• Fixed Radiography Digital System.
• CT Scanner.
• Mammography System.
• MRI Scanner.

 

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2.) Gynecologist

 

Role: Gynecologist (Preferably a female)

Start Date: September 2022

Employer: Poly Care Medical (PCM)

Reporting to:  CEO

Application Deadline: 5th August ,2022

Location: Freetown

Open: to National and International applicants.

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with “Gynecologist” in Subject Line.

 

 

Position Description:

Responsible to diagnose and treat gynecological conditions as well as provide relevant subject matter advise to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient & inpatient obstetrics and gynecology services, including infant delivery and related surgical procedures.
• Performing periodic and regular examinations on patients to diagnose various gynecological conditions.
• Follows medical practice policies and procedures, including attending all mandatory meetings, minimizing incident reports, using resources efficiently, and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain the required productivity expectations for time spent in the clinic.
• Advising patients on the best birth control options.
• Explaining test results, diagnoses, and treatment options to patients.
• Participates in the Clinical Outcomes Program and works towards meeting organizational targets for all metrics.
• Referring patients to other healthcare specialists as needed.
• Educating patients on reproductive health issues and disease prevention.
• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
• Participates in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.
• Monitor patients over the course of pregnancies.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, timely, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and to comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool.

 

 

Qualification and Experience:

• A Medical Degree from an accredited university in related focus area.
• Certified specialization in gynecology.
• Valid Medical license and practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a gynecologist.
• Extensive working knowledge of current gynecology modes of operations.
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based patient information systems.

 

 

Required skills:

• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent patient and family interaction and time management skills.
• Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations.
• Empathetic and compassionate.
• Fluency in Arabic desired but not mandatory.

 

 

Note: This role will be supported by a laboratory that is fully equipped for:

• Haematology.
• Serology.
• Biochemistry.
• Microbiology.
• Immunology.
• Molecular.

 

In addition, plans are underway for a modern Digital Images Department that will consist of:

• Fixed Radiography Digital System.
• CT Scanner.
• Mammography System.
• MRI Scanner.

 

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3.) Pediatrician

 

Role: Pediatrician

Start Date: September 2022

Employer: Poly Care Medical (PCM)

Reporting to:  CEO

Application Deadline: 2nd August 2022

Location: Freetown

Open: to National and International applicants.

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with “Pediatrician” in Subject Line.

 

 

Position Description:

Responsible primarily for the broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all pediatric related services offered by the facility.
• Diagnosing and treating common childhood ailments and minor injuries.
• Advising parents/guardians on any unusual or exceptional developments.
• Maintaining accurate medical records for all patients.
• Complete thorough and accurate documentation related to patient care.
• Ordering and analyzing diagnostic and laboratory tests and procedures.
• Ordering necessary tests to follow-up on symptoms and Interpreting lab results.
• Prescribing medication and treatments for patients.
• Advising patients, parents, and guardians on diets, activities, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Explain test results and medical procedures to patients and caregivers.
• Providing preventive care, including the recommendation of vaccines.
• Helping children and teens feel at ease during physical check-ups.
• Consulting with other Doctors about the specialized needs of some patients.
• Complying with all legislations applicable to practicing medicine.

 

 

Qualification and Experience

• A Medical Degree from an accredited university in related focus area.
• Certified specialization in Pediatrics.
• Valid Medical license and practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a pediatrician.
• Extensive working knowledge of current pediatrics modes of operations.
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based patient information systems.

 

 

Required skills

• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent patient and family interaction and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation processes especially for children.
• Familiar with current information regarding drugs and medications acceptable for children and the side effects.
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based patient information systems.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with children specifically.
• Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations.
• Empathetic and compassionate.
• Fluency in Arabic desired but not mandatory.

 

 

Note: This role will be supported by a laboratory that is fully equipped for:

• Haematology.
• Serology.
• Biochemistry.
• Microbiology.
• Immunology.
• Molecular.

 

In addition, plans are underway for a modern Digital Images Department that will consist of:

• Fixed Radiography Digital System.
• CT Scanner.
• Mammography System.
• MRI Scanner.

 

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4.) Finance & Administration Officer

 

Role: Finance & Administration Officer

Work Area: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Employer: One Girl

Reporting to: Finance & Administration Manager

Application Deadline: 5th August 2022

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone. Open to all nationalities.

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with “Finance & Administration Officer” in Subject Line.

 

 

 

Overview:

A message from One Girl SL:

At One Girl, we believe that every girl on the planet has the right to an education. No matter where she is born, how much her family earns, what religion she adheres to or what her culture says, every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and be the best she can be.

We’re on a huge mission to change the world, one girl at a time. We know we can’t do it alone – and that’s why we need you!

 

Key Purpose

 

Provide Finance and Administrative support to the Finance & Administration Manager, other team members, clients and stakeholders to effectively implement program activities.

 

 

Duties:

• Ensuring internal control systems functionality according to One Girl policies and procedures, Donor Requirements and Local Laws.
• Maintain the accounting reporting process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of ledgers and all supporting documentation and compliance with finance and procurement regulations.
• Maintain accounting records, ensuring they are complete, accurate, well archived and safeguarded.
• Prepare and process all accounting transactions such as cash and bank disbursements and advances in accordance with the approved budget, policies and procedures of One Girl.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly Program Management Budget.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets.
• Ensuring regulatory payments (NRA and NASSIT) are prepared appropriately and lodged within the relevant deadline each month.
• Any other Finance duties assigned.
• Develop and maintain effective office systems such as IT support, office maintenance, fixed assets, and supplier’s contact and also, ensure that they are consistent with One Girl operating requirements.
• Support the efficient running of One Girl Freetown office daily operations.
• Ensure all procurement processes are in compliance with One Girl policies and procedures, donor regulations and Local Laws.
• Support logistics for Programme activities and the running of the Office.
• Ensure proper function of archive and documentation system in the Google Drive and manually.
• Ensure maintenance of up to date asset register.
• Maintain personnel records.
• Coordinate recruitment/induction in line with One Girl processes
• Other administration duties as assigned.

 

 

Education and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s level degree in Finance and/or Business Administration.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Finance, HR, and Office Administration.
• Experience in book-keeping and computerized accounting systems.
• Experience in reporting to donors in an NGO environment.
• Fluency in English and Krio and competency in another local language are a plus.
• Good understanding of the Local Laws of Sierra Leone related to tax, social security and insurance, etc.

 

 

Skills and Competencies:

• Must display initiative and be willing to learn.
• Must be a team player.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office and preferably the G-Suite.
• Understanding of youth and girl-led programming approaches.
• Understanding of and empathy with the values of One Girl.

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