Emergency and Critical care Medicine (On Behalf of Metema General Hospital)

Background and Objective

Under the EU-funded INTEPA project, Medical Teams International (MTI) provides financial support to strengthen the capacity of Metema General Hospital to deliver quality specialized healthcare services to refugees, internally displaced populations, and vulnerable host communities. Through this initiative, Metema General Hospital will employ and deploy a qualified Internal Medicine Specialist to expand access to specialized diagnosis and treatment, improve the quality of patient care, and reduce avoidable referrals to tertiary hospitals.

Job Summary

The Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Specialist will provide high-quality, immediate, and life-saving care to critically ill and injured patients, managing acute medical emergencies and trauma in Metema General Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

•  Direct the triage, initial evaluation, and advanced resuscitation of all patients presenting with acute life-threatening medical conditions, polytrauma, or severe shock.
•  Manage the daily clinical operations of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU), optimizing advanced mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and organ support.
• Execute critical emergency interventions, including advanced airway management (endotracheal intubation), central venous catheter insertion, chest tube placements, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS/FAST scans).
• Establish, review, and activate hospital mass casualty incident (MCI) plans to handle sudden influxes of displaced persons or border-related casualties.
• Work closely with general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and internists to streamline immediate operative or definitive inpatient care for stabilized patients
• Provide clinical mentorship and capacity building for pediatrics care staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to national guidelines, patient safety standards, and professional ethics.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited university.
• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Emergency and Critical care medicine consistent with applicable Ethiopian licensing requirements.
• Valid professional registration and current license to practice in Ethiopia.
• At least 3 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience in neonatal or newborn care.
• Demonstrated competence in Emergency and critical care medicine service

Other Requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to work at Metema General Hospital.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to newborn survival, patient safety, professional ethics, and equitable access to specialized care.

Employment and Supervision

The successful candidate will be formally employed and deployed by Metema General Hospital, with financial support provided by MTI through the EU-funded INTEPA project. The specialist will work under the hospital’s established administrative and clinical supervision arrangements.