JOB DESCRIPTION  Medical Doctor positions in Taiz Governorate (Al Mokha):

Project # / Name: Nurture and Resilience                
Position Title: Medical Doctor
Position End Date: 31, Dec,2025
Duty Station: Mokha
Reports To: Health and Nutrition Project Coordinator
Ref: HR25/005
    
Job Summary:
The Medical Doctor will be responsible for providing integrated healthcare services, including medical consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and referral services at the assigned health center. The role also includes nutrition assessments, managing severe acute malnutrition (SAM) cases in the Therapeutic Feeding Center (TFC), and ensuring high-quality patient care in alignment with national and international medical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Services & Patient Care

• Provide outpatient consultations and treatment for common diseases, maternal and child health conditions, and non-communicable diseases.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring appropriate treatment and referral for critical cases.
• Supervise and ensure the proper management of patients in the Therapeutic Feeding Center (TFC), particularly children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) with complications.
• Prescribe and administer medications and therapeutic feeding regimens in accordance with WHO and national guidelines.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of patient records in line with health facility protocols.

2. Nutrition & Maternal-Child Health Support

• Conduct nutrition screenings and assessments for children under five and pregnant/lactating women.
• Support the management of malnutrition cases, particularly within the TFC and Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP).
• Provide health education and counseling on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices and disease prevention.
• Work closely with the nutrition teams to integrate health and nutrition interventions.

3. Therapeutic Feeding Center (TFC) Management

• Oversee and ensure proper case management of malnourished children admitted to the TFC.
• Train and supervise health workers on the management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) with medical complications.
• Monitor and ensure the availability of essential medicines, medical supplies, and therapeutic foods for effective TFC operations.

4. Capacity Building & Supervision

• Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to nurses, midwives, and other health staff in clinical care and malnutrition management.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols within the health center.
• Support the implementation of clinical guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

5. Data Collection & Reporting

• Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting of health and nutrition indicators to the Project Coordinator (PC).
• Maintain up-to-date patient records and contribute to data-driven decision-making for program improvements.
• Participate in health surveillance, outbreak response, and epidemiological monitoring as required.

6. Coordination & Program Support

• Collaborate with the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPHP) and other health actors to enhance service delivery.
• Work closely with community health volunteers to strengthen community-based healthcare interventions.
• Participate in regular program review meetings, health cluster meetings, and coordination forums.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Medical Degree in Medicine (MBBS) from a recognized institution.
• Valid medical license to practice in Yemen.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience, including experience in primary healthcare, emergency management, and maternal-child health.
• Proven experience in Therapeutic Feeding Center (TFC) management and treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) with complications.
• Strong knowledge of WHO and MoPHP clinical protocols, including infectious disease management, malnutrition treatment, and maternal health care.
• Experience in training and supervising health workers is an asset.
• Strong understanding of health information systems (HIS), medical record-keeping, and reporting requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in humanitarian or conflict-affected settings.
• Knowledge of community-based nutrition and health interventions.
• Ability to work under pressure in resource-limited and challenging environments.
• Fluency in Arabic (required); English proficiency is an asset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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WORK ENVIRONMENT 

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