Senior Medical Officer job at True North Consult Ltd

Vacancy Title: Senior Medical Officer

Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Consulting
Category: Healthcare

Jobs at: True North Consult Ltd

Deadline: Monday, July 29, 2024

Duty Station: Within Uganda, Uganda, East Africa

Summary:
Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Details:

Position in the Organisation:

• N+1: EACOP Medical Support Manager (MSM), based in TZ
• N+2: EACOP Project Director (Construction Phase) then EACOP Human Resources Director UG during Operations phase

Context and Environment:

• EACOP project aims for a fast-track development with start-up anticipated 39 months after FID.
• Operations span two countries, requiring compliance with two separate regulatory regimes in the HSE-MS.
• The project anticipates mobilizing ~8,000 to 10,000 personnel, comprising a multicultural workforce with varying levels of risk awareness and health and safety culture.
• Numerous stakeholders and significant focus by ENGOs create a complex context. The project will adhere to IFC standards and Equator 4 Principles to secure financing.
• Several location-related risks, including malaria, limited infrastructure, and significant transport & road risk.
• Remote locations necessitate careful consideration for MEDEVAC and Emergency Response.

Job Location:
Based in Kampala (Uganda) with frequent travel to worksites throughout Uganda.

Missions/Job Dimensions:

• CAPEX Project: The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a major regional infrastructure project (Capex: 4.1 G$, OPEX: >2.5G$ over 25 years) between Uganda and Tanzania, creating a new value corridor.
• The contracting strategy includes 9 main packages to be executed through 13 different direct main contracts. An EPcm contractor will manage detailed engineering, procurement, construction management support, and commissioning, interfacing with all other contractors. A minimum of 25 sites will be required for construction activities.
• The Senior Medical Officer oversees medical activities for all day-to-day operations of EACOP corporate and project in Uganda. Coordinates with all EACOP Project Contractors’ medical teams, including doctors, nurses, technicians, and other support personnel, in cooperation with H3SE, Construction, and HR departments.
• Subordinates: None direct
• Key Relationships: Company Medical Officer, Human Resources, Corporate HSE, Project HSE, EACOP management, all stakeholders (including main contractors) in the fields of medical, surgery management, health, and emergency preparedness related to MEDEVAC, site doctors.

Key Activities:

• Develop and implement operational plans for emergencies, including natural disasters or mass casualty events, in collaboration with HSE. Participate in organizing large and medium-scale exercises.
• Advise MSM and HSE regarding site needs and medical specifications for MEDEVAC.
• Review and correct Contractors’ protocols for medical care, including infection control procedures and sterilization techniques.
• Guide, accompany, and coordinate the medical teams of the EACOP Project Contractors to set up medical facilities on the Project sites according to EACOP standards.
• Coordinate with other departments such as human resources, HSE, and Construction to ensure compliance with EACOP policies.
• Supervise the hiring process for the new medical staff of the Contractors (doctors, nurses, paramedics) to ensure they meet EACOP requirements, review CVs of newcomers, and audit existing staff.
• Help and coordinate Contractors’ medical teams to standardize the supply chain and maintenance of medical equipment in collaboration with contract and procurement referents.
• Follow research on new medical treatments and technologies to determine feasibility and value on remote sites (e.g., telemedicine).
• Provide training programs to Contractors’ and Sub-contractors’ medical staff on relevant topics such as safe work practices, emergency response, nursing care, etc.
• Organize regular training and emergency drills on-site to train Contractors’ and Sub-contractors’ inexperienced staff.
• Develop and implement plans to maintain a safe environment for employees and staff.
• Coordinate (24/7) requests from EACOP Offices and remote sites for medical advice and MEDEVAC in close collaboration with MSM.
• Conduct regular field surveys and site clinic inspections/audits (patient records, equipment, maintenance, hygiene, ambulance, etc.).
• Practice as a full-time physician for the COMPANY with experience and competence in occupational health and emergency care.
• Maintain close relationships with CMO TEPU regarding medical activities and support.

Accountabilities:

• Manage the medical aspects of the EACOP Project in Uganda, overseeing the medical setup provided by the Project and Contractors. Ensure correct implementation of Project requirements for medical facilities and medical evacuation setup.
• Coordinate a team of staff members working on various aspects of patient care, including doctors, nurses, technicians, and other support personnel, in cooperation with HSE, Construction, and HR departments.
• Recruit and train a competent crew to operate EACOP facilities safely and efficiently.
• Perform all activities in conformity and compliance with safety, quality, reliability, and availability requirements.
• Ensure integration of national and local content during field operation preparation and future operations.

Person Specification:

Education, Training, Skills & Experience:
Qualifications:

• Masters in Medicine BSc. Medicine, emergency or intensive care medicine, tropical diseases.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in emergency medical care/response.

Technical Competencies:

• Expertise in the management of intra- or extra-hospital vital failures.
• Experience in an isolated and operational environment.
• Knowledge of tropical pathology and good knowledge of Africa.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to effectively lead a team and work in a multi-cultural business setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current use of IT tools (Word, Excel, SAP, Outlook, etc.).
• Fluent in English (speaking, writing); some Kiswahili highly beneficial.

Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: Master’s Degree

Job Application Procedure:
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to oil.gasjobs@truenorthafrica.com with the subject line “Senior Medical Officer – by 29th July, 2024”. All application documents must be in either PDF or MS Word.