Project Medical Doctors - 5 Vacancies
GMAHI - Initiatives
Arusha
Full-Time
7th March 2025
Job description
The Robert Gallo Maternal Aids Healthcare Initiatives [https://gmahi.org/] is a leading non-profit organization working to improve the health care of 2.5 million mothers infected with HIV in Lesotho, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Brazil, Guatemala, India and Sri Lanka. Working together with national partners to strengthen health systems and community capacities, we are committed to scientific evidence and policy dialogue both as foundations and objectives of our work
We are looking for Medical Doctors who are committed to the holistic wellbeing of our patients by providing quality medical care with compassion, love and due diligence. To be successful, the position requires an individual with demonstrated professional excellence, personal integrity, compassionate care, strong interpersonal, communication skills and a team player.
We are looking for Medical Doctors who are committed to the holistic wellbeing of our patients by providing quality medical care with compassion, love and due diligence. To be successful, the position requires an individual with demonstrated professional excellence, personal integrity, compassionate care, strong interpersonal, communication skills and a team player.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure that teaching ward rounds occur each morning and appropriate plan of care is decided and implemented-according to current clinical guidelines
- Attend all maternity emergencies when on duty/on call and plan ongoing management of care
- Perform assisted deliveries, caesarean section and other procedures in theatre and otherwise assist the midwifery team in prevention and management of complications of pregnancy and labour for mothers infected with HIV.
- Attend and review all patients with early pregnancy complications and be responsible for planning and implementing medical/surgical management.
- Perform on-call duties including weekends and nights as per GMAHI roster.
- Mentor and support all members of the multi-disciplinary team in a manner in which shared goals, shared knowledge and mutual respect are emphasised.
- Be an active part of the training schedule for clinical staff and ensure training sessions are an integral part of staff development.
- Ensure all medical documentation is filled correctly and on time.
- Ensure that data collection is timely, accurate and complete as required for service delivery and for any ongoing, GMAHI approved research projects.
- Perform any other duties related to the role as required by GMAHI
Skill & Experience
Qualifications and specifications
- Diploma/Degree in Medicine from an accredited institution
- At least Three (2) years of professional experience as a Medical Doctor.
- Have Positive Attitude, Safe Practitioner and Effective Communicator.
Skills and Competence
- Knowledge in Maternity Healthcare.
- Competent in managing Emergencies.
- Knowledgeable in report writing/completion.
- Knowledgeable and thorough in patient notes documentations.
How to APPLY
- Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to recruitment@gmahi.org no later than 5th March 2025.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
- All attached documents should be saved using the candidate’s name.
- Applicants should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.
- Applicants without suitable qualifications/registration or vaccination experience will not be considered.
- Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to travel extensively across Tanzania regions.
