Overview
The Senior Doctor will deliver clinical services, including primary healthcare and emergency medical care, to WFP staff, personnel from other UN agencies, and eligible dependents. The role also provides technical and clinical advice for the establishment and improvement of WFP Clinics in Sudan.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight for evidence-based patient care.
- Deliver clinical consultations, including primary and emergency care.
- Conduct medical examinations (entry, periodic, exit, driver’s fitness).
- Provide technical advice on patient referrals and case management.
- Contribute to clinical coordination processes.
- Provide continuous technical input and guidance to clinic systems and operations.
- Support recruitment processes for medical and support personnel.
- Provide technical input into clinical and epidemiological data analysis.
- Support the tracking and reporting of clinic utilization data.
- Provide technical guidance for patient data systems.
- Provide technical input into health promotion and disease prevention initiatives.
- Support the delivery of health briefings and training sessions.
- Ensure patient confidentiality and data protection standards are upheld.
- Advise on appropriate sharing of patient information.
- Provide clinical inputs for medical evacuations and medical travel.
- Liaise with Staff Counsellors for psychosocial support cases.
- Support oversight of service delivery through periodic visits to clinic locations.
Required Experience
Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional post graduate experience relevant to the field is required. Additional training or certification in emergency cases management will be an advantage. PHTLS certificate and a minimum of 4 years of experience in emergency care requirements.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Doctorate, Master or equivalent ) in Medicine or demonstrably equivalent studies from a recognized institution. Registration as a General Practitioner in the country of origin is required. ACLS certificate required.
