MEDICAL DOCTOR POSITION 

Project # / Name: Nurture and Resilience                
Position Title: Medical Doctor
Position End Date: 31, March, 2027
Job Title: Medical Doctor
Duty Station: Aden (Qaawa and Mashhor Samaritans Purse Mobile Medical Units – MMUs)
Reports To: Health and Nutrition Project Coordinator
Ref:  HR26/2
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Job Summary

The Medical Doctor is responsible for delivering integrated primary healthcare services at the assigned Mobile Medical Units (MMUs). This includes conducting medical consultations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, providing referrals when necessary, and supporting nutrition interventions. The role also involves conducting nutrition assessments, referring Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) cases to Therapeutic Feeding Centers (TFC), and ensuring high-quality patient care in accordance with national protocols and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Services and Patient Care

• Provide outpatient consultations and treatment for common illnesses, maternal and child health conditions, and non-communicable diseases at the SP MMUs in Qaawa and Mashhor.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions and ensure timely referral of complicated or critical cases.
• Prescribe and administer medications and therapeutic feeding in accordance with national protocols and WHO guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential patient records in line with established health facility standards and protocols.

2. Nutrition and Maternal-Child Health Support

• Conduct routine nutrition screenings and assessments for children under five and pregnant and lactating women.
• Support the identification, management, and referral of malnutrition cases through the TFC and Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP).
• Provide health education and counseling to caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Coordinate closely with nutrition teams to ensure integrated and effective health and nutrition service delivery, including obtaining nutrition and EPI supplies from the MOPHP.

3. Capacity Building and Supervision

• Provide technical supervision, mentorship, and on-the-job training to MOPHP nurses, midwives, and other healthcare staff.
• Ensure strict adherence to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols within the MMUs and related facilities.
• Support the implementation and compliance with clinical guidelines, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

4. Data Collection, Monitoring, and Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely collection, documentation, and reporting of health and nutrition data to the Project Coordinator on a weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc basis.
• Maintain updated patient records and contribute to evidence-based decision-making for program improvement.
• Participate in disease surveillance, outbreak response, and epidemiological monitoring activities as required.

5. Pharmaceutical Management and Stock Monitoring

• Monitor daily consumption of medicines and medical supplies and submit regular reports to the Project Coordinator.
• Ensure proper stock management at the Aden SP warehouse, including monitoring stock levels and ensuring timely replenishment of MMU medical kits.
• Ensure medicine containers are appropriately prepared, dispatched, and returned according to established procedures.
• Support overall pharmaceutical accountability and inventory management.

6. Coordination and Program Support

• Collaborate with the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPHP) and relevant stakeholders to strengthen service delivery.
• Work closely with community health volunteers to enhance community-based healthcare services and referral systems.
• Participate in program review meetings, health cluster meetings, and coordination forums as required.
• Provide technical input to support program planning, implementation, and quality improvement initiatives.

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.