Dünya Doktorları Derneği (DDD) is a Turkish based humanitarian non-governmental organisation that facilitates access to healthcare for populations affected by armed conflict, violence, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty and exclusion.

Our organization collaborates with partners and key stakeholders to implement projects that facilitate access to primary and secondary-level healthcare services to respond to the medical needs of displaced population.

DDD is the 16th member of the Doctors of the World International Network that is committed to meeting the health needs of vulnerable people globally.

Mission

Since 2015, DDD implements programs in both Turkey and Syria providing refugee and IDP communities with free access to healthcare services. DDD works with a range of humanitarian professionals and technical experts to provide Primary Healthcare (PHC), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)services as well as sexual and reproductive health (SRH).

Since the beginning of the Syria and Iraqi crises, Turkey has become host to over 3 million refugees, migrants and asylum seekers which led to an increasing demand for health services. In this context, DDD’s intervention aims to assist local public health systems in providing and improving access to health and health related services to vulnerable populations among refugees and migrants in Turkey, specifically in Hatay, Izmir and Istanbul. In Syria, DDD runs health facilities in Idlib and Afrin provinces to deliver health-related services to IDPs. 

Hierarchical & Functional links

Based in Afrin, the Gynaecologist is under the line management of the Lead General Practitioner.

Main Responsibilities

• Gynaecology and obstetrics consultation
• Labour and Delivery room
• Reporting
• Other related tasks

Function Details

• Gynaecology and obstetrics consultation

• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results;
• Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
• Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Perform procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary
• Direct and coordinate activities of midwifes/nurses.
• Assist to improve patient’s reproductive health and reduce pregnancy and delivery risks for patient and baby;
• Ensure medical protocols and prescriptions are followed by the health care personnel in accordance with DDD guidelines;
• Ensure hygiene procedures are followed in order to limit infection risks;
• In collaboration with midwife ensure the quality of obstetrical care for patients;
• In collaboration with Lead General Practitioner ensure the quality of Antenatal and Postnatal Care and Family Planning provided at the centre.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with other medical doctors and midwives is compulsory;

• Labour and Delivery room

• Assist in correct triage, diagnosis and management of complications of pregnancy in association with nurses and doctors in accordance with DDD protocols;
• In collaboration with midwife, ensure correct application of labour protocols including use of partograph and identification and escalation of complications of labour and delivery;
• Provide information to the patient regarding what to do and how to manage the pain associated with childbirth;
• Monitor and recommend care and treatment to patients for both medical and emotional complications, as needed;
• Perform specific delivery procedures such as external cephalic version, twin and breech delivery and instrumental delivery following DDD protocols, when necessary;
• Manage and train other medical staff in management of antepartum and postpartum obstetrical emergencies such as uterine rupture or post-partum haemorrhage in accordance with DDD protocols;

• Reporting

• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results;
• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals;
• Prepare organisational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics;
• Prepare official health documents or records;
• Provide a mission report and/or handover document at the end of contract;

• Other position related tasks

• Represent and actively participate in any relevant meetings, as requested;
• Participate in internal work meetings;
• Report any security related issues to the line manager;
• Ability to travel and relocate if it is requested;
• Support operational organisation of DDD activities;
• Any other relevant duties requested by the line manager.

Compliance & Ethics

Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Dünya Doktorları Derneği. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Dünya Doktorları Derneği and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Dünya Doktorları Derneği and amongst beneficiaries served by Dünya Doktorları Derneği.

NB: considering the purpose and values of the organisation, DDD requests to its employee complete flexibility in term of duties and commitment, as their job description and job title can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.

Expected profile

Knowledge & Qualification

• Doctor/Medical Degree; Graduate of accredited Medical school; Gynaecology Specialist Diploma;

Experience

• 2 years certified work experience in gynaecology;
• Knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance, quality improvement and risk management;
• Dedication to patient safety and quality of healthcare

Languages

• Required: Arabic
• Preferred: Kurdish or Turkish (oral and written);

IT & Equipment

• Good proficiency with Microsoft package and mobile data collection tools.

Intellectual & Physical

• Analytical thinking to evaluate different approaches/solutions for a specific environment

Strategic and Long-Term Impact

• Lead and implement the clinical direction for the organisation related in Gynaecology;
• Promote collaboration to both internal and external healthcare team members;
• Commitment to organisation’s values and vision;
• Inspirational to the healthcare team;

Communication & Information flow

• Listening skills
• Written and spoken communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills and able to communicate with people at all levels;

General Qualities required:

• Diplomatic;
• Flexibility and capacity of adapt to complex and changing contexts;
• Ability to work in an international context and collaborate with international and national experts;
• Familiar with multicultural environment;

Dünya Doktorları Derneği is an equal opportunity employer whereby we ensure all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without the practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

How to apply:

• Please apply with your CV and motivation letter in ENGLISH through our website. 
• The deadline for submitting the applications is 28.06.2019.

Due to the urgency to fill this post, DDD reserves the right to review the CVs on a rolling basis and selected candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing dates listed.

DDD is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

General Information

DDD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.