Requires a Cover Letter?: 
no
Application Submissions Guideline: 

If interested, kindly submit: (1) Updated CV, (2) Cover Letter, (3) Three professional supervisory references to [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line MUST include the following: Clinician - North & Akkar

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Description: 
  • Respond to mobilization calls of suspected cholera outbreak by undergoing field trips and stool sampling.
  • When an alert has been issued, the Team Supervisor will mobilize the Clinician and the health promoter to go to the field locality covered by the team within 6-8h from the alert.
  • The Clinician will be responsible of clinically assessing the suspected index case, receiving a stool sample following infection prevention protocols and referring the case to a hospital/PHCC if needed.
  • The Clinician and/or the health promoter will conduct contact tracing to members of the same household and to 20 neighbouring households to assess outbreak and cases with acute watery Diarrhea (AWD).
  • The Clinician and/or health promoter will distribute Oral Rehydrating Solutions (ORS) to suspected cases as per the MOPH protocols.
  • Ensure adequate referral of patients with severe dehydration to available services (PHCCs, hospitals, etc) after discussing with Field Medical Coordinator or Team Supervisor as needed.
  • The Clinician and/or health promoter will collect water samples from outbreak areas as needed, in coordination.
  • Maintain IPC protocols at all times during field activities and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.
  • Refer cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and protection to available services.
  • In coordination with the Team Supervisor, follow up on the investigated cases after initial assessment and complete documentation.
  • Document all households’ visits on RI’s databases and other national databases if required.
  • Closely coordinate with the Team Supervisors and other team members to set a monthly on-call schedule for Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and back-up team and ensure availability during on-call shifts to receive mobilization calls and go on field visits as needed.
  • Maintain responsiveness during working days and on-call shifts by reaching field location within 6-8h of any mobilization call.
  • Closely coordinate with the health promoter and the Team Supervisor within the RRT and ensure flexibility to cover for other RRTs in other localities on need-basis.
  • Ensure reporting on all suspected Cholera cases investigated by RI’s teams and submit a clear report to the Team Supervisor and the Public Health Officer after every field visit.
  • Report cases of social tension on the field or incidents of discrimination or violence towards suspected cases, to ensure Social Stability in areas of outbreak.
  • Support the Team Supervisor with updates on stock management and needs of ORS, PPE and sampling kits to ensure available quantities with the field team at all times.
  • Complete appropriate Means of Verification (MOV) for all field activities including distribution of ORS, stool sampling and referrals, submit MOVs to MEAL department.
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Last modified: 
14 Nov, 2022
Intervention Sector(s):
Relief Services
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, 16 November 2022
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
6 Months
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
800 to 1200 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
• Bachelor in nursing, medicine, medical laboratory or public health.
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
None
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • North Lebanon
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