Internist (On Behalf of Metema General Hospital)

Position 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 Internist will provide high-quality, comprehensive, and non-discriminatory clinical care. The successful candidate will diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic adult diseases affecting both the refugee/displaced populations and the host community at Metema General hospital. The role requires managing a high volume of diverse medical conditions, providing clinical leadership, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for vulnerable groups.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care: Conduct daily ward rounds in the medical wards, outpatient departments (OPD), and emergency units for both refugee and host community patients.
• Manage chronic and infectious diseases: Diagnose and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension, diabetes, and cardiac conditions, alongside prevalent infectious diseases (Malaria, TB, HIV, Leishmaniasis, etc.).
• Emergency Response: Provide expert medical stabilization and critical care management for acute medical emergencies.
• Referral Management: Assess and facilitate timely referrals for patients requiring tertiary-level care, ensuring clear communication with receiving facilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited university.
• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Internal Medicine
• Valid professional registration and current license to practice in Ethiopia.
• At least 3 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience, preferably in a general or referral hospital.
• Demonstrated competence internal medicine specialty service including diagnosis, management, and relevant procedures.

Other Requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to work at Metema General Hospital.
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional ethics and equitable access to healthcare for vulnerable populations.

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.