Doctor (Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Family Medicine Physician)

Job Title: Doctor (Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Family Medicine Physician)

Job location: Palestine, Gaza (On-Site)

Reports to: Project Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Doctor will be responsible for providing integrated maternal, neonatal, infant, and child health services as part of the malnutrition screening project among children under five in Gaza. This includes conducting comprehensive health assessments, delivering medical treatments, educating families on health practices, and supporting overall health and well-being of the community. 

The Doctor will work closely with the project team to ensure effective implementation of health services in the target locations.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide integrated maternal, neonatal, infant, and child health services in target locations.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments for mothers, neonates, infants, and children under five.
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions, including providing necessary medical interventions and prescriptions.
• Administer vaccinations and other preventive health measures.
• Educate mothers and caregivers on proper health practices, nutrition, and childcare.
• Support safe childbirth practices and provide postnatal care.
• Assist with malnutrition screenings, including measuring height, weight, and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) of children under five.
• Counsel caregivers on feeding and nutrition practices, stimulation, positive parenting, mental health, and psychosocial support.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of health assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with community volunteers and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Report any health concerns or issues to the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Participate in training sessions and team meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Should have the following skills, education, and experience:

• Obstetrician/Gynecologist (Ob/Gyn), Family Medicine Physician
• (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Valid license to practice medicine in Gaza.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maternal and child health care.
• Experience in malnutrition screening and management is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical skills in pediatrics and obstetrics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a challenging and potentially high-stress environment.
• Proficiency in Arabic; knowledge of English is an advantage.
• Commitment to MedGlobal’s mission and values.
• Knowledge of local health systems and community resources.
• Experience working in conflict or post-conflict settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and under the supervision of project staff.

ABOUT MEDGLOBAL

MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.

CODE OF CONDUCT

MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, and contractors to guide their practice and conduct. The Code is organized into categories, as follows:

• Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
• Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY

MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.