Jobs in Mbeya (2 Positions, Mbeya COE)

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Tanzania (Baylor Tanzania) is a Non Government Organization dedicated to supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment to HIV infected children and adolescents in the Lake and Southern Highland Zones of Tanzania through service delivery, training and research. Baylor Tanzania is part of the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI) Clinical Centre of Excellence network which is headquartered at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas USA.

Position Summary:(2 Positions, Mbeya COE)

To provide medical assessment, evaluation and care to patients in the Zonal Referral Hospital, the Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation —Tanzania Center of Excellence (COE) and in outreach facilities. This care includes the diagnosis and assessment of HIV-exposed and HIV-infected children and adults and the development of individualized care and treatment plans including the initiation and follow-up of children on antiretroviral (ARV) therapy
To provide education to medical trainees regarding pediatric and general HIV/AIDS care through didactic training, clinical mentoring and clinical attachments to the COE and in other settings
Provide technical assistance to health care professionals through didactic training, clinical mentoring and clinical attachments in the COE and in other settings

Duties and Responsibilities

Attending to COE patients in the pediatric wards of the Zonal Referral Hospital, the Baylor-Tanzania COE and in outreach facilities
Providing education to medical trainees regarding pediatric and general HIV/AIDS care
Providing technical assistance to health care providers in pediatric and general HIV/AIDS prevention, diagnosis, care, treatment and complications both within the COE as well as in outside facilities
Providing complete and accurate documentation of medical information including history, physical examinations, laboratory findings, assessments and plans using paper charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR), as appropriate
Actively participating in continuous medical education (CME) activities and other meetings in all clinical and educational settings
Other specific tasks as assigned

Qualifications / Skills

Holder of Bachelor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical institution
Registered by the Tanganyika Medical Council as a Medical Doctor having completed internship with at least one year working experience
Proficiency in general pediatric and adult medical care
Familiarity with general HIV care and treatment
Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet computer programs


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

The application should be addressed to;

The Human Resource Manager,

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Mbeya

P.O Box 2663,

Mbeya

Applications should reach Baylor – Tanzania no later than 1st December, 2015

Note; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.