The MRC Unit, The Gambia is the Medical Research Council’s largest establishment conducting laboratory; field based and clinical research in a developing country. The Unit aims to improve the health of people in developing countries by contributing to the development, testing and safe adoption of Interventions aimed at reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases.
The Clinical Services Department (CSD) of the MRC Unit Fajara comprises a busy 42 bed ward, outpatient department, Gate (triage) clinic: X-ray department and routine diagnostic laboratories. Approximately 50,000 new patients are seen at the MRC’s clinical facilities each year. Twenty four hour a day care is provided for the patients admitted to the wards while the outpatient service operates Monday to Friday during working hours.
We wish to appoint two Medical Officers and seek applications from candidates with:
Position: Medical Officers
Number of persons required: (2)
Requirement
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Minimum of three years post-graduate experience,with preference given to paediatric and general medicine.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Good record keeping skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic understanding of medical audits.
- The ability to deal sensitively with patients.
- The ability to work well in a mufti-disciplinary team.
- Basic computer literacy
- interest in clinical research into the diseases of the tropics.
- Willingness to work flexi-time and be on the on-call rola
Although not essential, Primary or Part IFWACP or equivalent will be an advantage
The appointments are for 2 years.
The salary will be in Occupational Group E1 at a minimum total salary package of 638,740 Dalasis per annum before tax and 495,775 Dalasis per annum after tax. This converts to £10,821 per annum after tax using the current exchange rate. Please note, however that the salary package is paid in Dalasis and the sterling/dollar figure quoted is just given as a guide. For displaced staff the package will include furnished accommodation, flights, contribution to school fees and other benefits.
Mode to Application
If you are interested and have the skills and abilities for one of these positions please contact
the Human Resources Office for an application form and a copy of the job description and person specification for the post. Completed application forms together with photocopies of qualifications should be returned to:
Human Resources Office, Vacancy for: Medical Officer
MRC Unit, Fajara,
P.O. Box 273,
Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa.
Telephone: 00220 4495442-6 & 00220 4494072-9
E-mail: hr@mrc.gm
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23rd February 2012.
For further information about MRC Gambia visit www.mrc.gm
MRC is an equal opportunities employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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