Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The position holder will have responsibility for providing medical assessment, evaluation and care to patients at the Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Tanzania Center of Excellence (COE in Mwanza and at outreach facilities. This care includes the diagnosis and assessment of HIV-exposed and HIV-infected children and adults and the development of individualized care and treatment plans including the initiation and follow-up of children on antiretroviral (ARV) therapy

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Attend to patients at the Baylor-Tanzania COEs and provide support to outreach facilities supported by Baylor Tanzania Provide education and mentor medical trainees regarding pediatric and general HIV/AIDS care.
• Provide technical assistance to health care providers in pediatric and general HIV/AIDS prevention, diagnosis, care, treatment and complications both within the COE as well as in outside facilities.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation of medical information including history, physical examinations, laboratory findings, assessments and plans using paper charts and/or electronic medical records (EMR).
• Actively participate in CME activities and other meetings in all clinical and educational settings. Undertake additional training as directed by the organization
• Develop and implement activities at COE and outreach facilities to enhance health of children infected with or affected by HIV.
• Other specific tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications / Skills
• Holder of a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from an accredited institution.
• Registered by the Tanganyika Medical Council as a Medical Doctor and having completed internship.
• Proficiency in general pediatric and adult medical care.
• Familiarity with general HIV care and treatment.
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet computer programs.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you are qualified and wish to join Baylor - Tanzania, apply in confidence by submitting an application letter, a detailed CV, relevant copies of your certificates, and the names and contact information for three referees.
Application should reach Baylor - Tanzania not later than 30th May 2022. Please note the successful candidate will only be needed for six months to cover for a staff who is in maternity. Only Candidates from Mwanza
Addressed to:
• The Executive Director,
• Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation – Tanzania
• P.O. Box 5208, Mwanza
• Or send to email: hr@baylortanzania.or.tz 

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