German Leprosy and TB Relief Association Study Clinical Dermatologist Jobs in Ethiopia

German Leprosy and TB Relief Association Study Clinical Dermatologist Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 224695

Category: Health Care

Location: East Hararghe, Oromia

Salary: As per the scale of the organization

Job Description

Background

The German Leprosy and TB Association, Ethiopia(GLRA-Ethiopia) in collaboration with the MOH and the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) will conduct a study entitled “Chemoprophylaxis for leprosy: comparing the effectiveness and feasibility of a skin camp intervention to a health center based intervention: An implementation trial in Mozambique, Ethiopia and Tanzania”.

The aim of the project is to contribute to interrupting the transmission of M. leprae by identifying the most effective and feasible method of screening people at risk of developing leprosy and administering chemoprophylaxis in Ethiopia, Mozambique and Tanzania.

Responsibility:

Actively involved on SkinApps validation study.

Take history for dermatology.

Perform systemic physical examination relevant for dermatological conditions.

Assessment of laboratory results

Evaluate and manage the common diseases in dermatology and have a broad idea on how

to approach uncommon diseases.

Participated on all skin camp intervention program of the project.

Manage dermatological emergencies like severe leprosy reactions, drug reactions etc.

Provide onsite mentorship for health workers at health center.

Personal attributes

Willingness to maintain a team based working atmosphere in different activities of the Project

Willingness to solve problems without any reservation.

Study Location:

East Hararghe zone with frequent travel to project implementation woredas, Oromia region.


Job Requirements

Qualification:

MSC in Clinical Dermatology or MD with specialty in Dermatology from a recognized university.

Experience in conducting and coordinating field work related to health research

High competency in English

Training in GCP and quality control/assurance (preference)

Excellent interpersonal communication skill

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their CV and application letter to glra.ethiopia@gmail.com or kdebelosori@gmail.com Only short listed candidates will be contacted for written exam and/or interviews.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

German Leprosy and TB Relief Association Study Clinical Dermatologist Jobs in Ethiopia