Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Medical Officer /Internist Job Vacancy: African Union (AU) Commission

Medical Officer /Internist Job Vacancy: African Union (AU) Commission
The African Union Established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located at Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver, by amongst others, the implementation of a new organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts.

The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the position of Medical Officer (Specialist in Internal Medicine).

Post Title: Internist
Post Level: P4
Unit: Medical Centre, African Union Commission
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Immediate Supervisor: Head of Medical Administration

A. Major Duties and Responsibilities

The AU Medical Centre is an outpatient polyclinic that provides curative, preventive and acute care/observation services to the AU Staff and registered dependents, AU Consultants, African Diplomats accredited to Ethiopia and the AU, AU Delegates and Consultants. It also administers the Medical Assistance and Plan and Medical Insurance within the AU Commission and Regional Offices.

A senior and highly skilled specialist in internal medicine is targeted to fill this position.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Medical Administration, the Internist will be responsible for the following:

1. To provide health care to African Union Commission staff members and their eligible dependents, staff members of the African Diplomatic Corps based in Addis Ababa, in the field of internal medicine and related fields.

2. To organize a high level internal medicine outpatient consultation for adult patients, that includes specialized clinics for diseases falling under her/his sub-specialties, qualifications or expertise

3. To serve as an expert medical consultant and main reference physician for health problems in the field of internal medicine, cardio-vascular medicine, or endocrine / metabolic diseases;

4. To participate in upgrading the AU Medical Centre in the field of internal medicine, cardio-vascular medicine, rheumatology, medical oncology and endocrine / metabolic diseases in respect of:

◊ Equipment
◊ Investigation technologies
◊ Continuous Medical and Nursing Education

5. To provide expertise in the development and delivery of health promotion and disease prevention programmes.

6. To participate in various programmes of AU Medical Centre in respect of:

◊ Outreach to AU Regional Offices
◊ Medical coverage of AU Field Missions

7. To provide expertise in critical review of health problems facing the AU staff and African Embassies in Addis Ababa

8. To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisors.

B. Educational Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

MD degree or MBBS degree, with a clinical specialization in internal medicine, or related clinical disciplines.
A documented qualification in endocrinology and metabolic diseases, cardio-vascular diseases, rheumatology, or gastro-enterology, will be an added advantage; any other clinical field related to adult medicine will be considered.
At least ten (10) years of clinical practice in government hospitals or in private practice as a physician including at least 3 years as a specialist;
Experience in private practice will be an advantage.
Proven experience as head of a clinical unit, section, service or department is a requirement.

C. Other Relevant Skills:

Must be computer literate;
Hands-on experience/exposure to telemedicine ultrasound, and modern imaging techniques is a must;
Sound scientific communication abilities as evidenced by scientific /other publications;
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organize and motivate others, and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Good communication skills with patients, colleagues and the public
Excellent and updated clinical skills.

D. Language Requirement:

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.

E. Age Requirement:

Candidates should preferably be between 35 and 50 years old.

F. Tenure of Appointment:

The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.

G. Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

H. Application:

To apply, please submit the following:

A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Union Commission;
A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates;
A list of scientific publications if any;
Documented registration to a National Medical Board/Association as a physician.
I. Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$38,489.00 per annum plus other related entitlements-e.g. Post adjustment (40% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($14,016.00 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$6,500.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the commission.

Applications must be received not later than 26 June 2009 and should be addressed to:

AU Commission
P.O. Box 3243
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Fax: +251-11-5525840/5510430

E-mail: au-recruits @ africa-union.org

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