The MRC Unit, The Gambia is the Medical Research Council's largest establishment conducting laboratory, field based and clinical research in a developing country. The Unit aims to improve the health of people in developing countries by contributing to the development, testing and safe adoption of interventions aimed at reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases. To reflect changes in national and global health priorities and new international funding opportunities a new research portfolio has  been organised under three themes: Child Survival; Disease Control & Elimination; Vaccinology. These themes have been selected to target national health needs, to reinforce sub-regional and international links and to address some of the major current priorities in the Millennium Global Health Goals.

The Clinical Services Department (CSD) of the MRC Unit Fajara comprises a busy 42 bed ward, outpatient department, Gate (triage) clinic, X-ray department and routine diagnostic laboratories. Approximately 50,000 new patients are seen at the MRC's clinical facilities each year. Twenty four hour a day care is provided for the patients admitted to the wards while the outpatient service operates Monday to Friday during working hours.

Description Of Job

The Unit wishes to appoint a Junior Paediatric Consultant to support the Head of Clinical Services at MRC Fajara. The Clinical Services Department comprises a busy 42 bed ward, Outpatient's Department, Gate (triage) Clinic, X-ray Department and routine diagnostic laboratories. Approximately 50, 000 new patients are seen at the MRC's clinical facilities each year.

The appointment is for 3 years and is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

•  Salary will be in Occupational Group E3. The salary for Occupational Group E3 is within the range 1, 012, 875 to 1, 221, 739 Dalasis per annum after tax. This is equivalent to a salary range of $33,762 - $40, 725 per annum after tax. Please note that the salary package is paid in Dalasis and the USD figure quoted is just given as a guide using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate. The final salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience of the successful applicant
•  For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects

Qualification Required & Experience

We seek someone with:

•  MB, BS, or equivalent medical qualification
•  FWACP Part 2 or equivalent
•  Minimum of three years experience working at a Senior Registrar/Junior Consultant level in paediatric medicine in high quality teaching institutions
•  Excellent written and spoken English
•  Excellent communication skills
•  Proven experience of managing staff
•  Excellent record keeping skills
•  The ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
•  The ability to deal sensitively with the patients
•  Computer literate, e.g. Word, Excel, Email
•  An interest in clinical research into the diseases of the tropics
•  Good understanding of medical audits
•  Willingness to work on the on-call rota on a regular basis
•  Willingness to work flexi-time

Salary Range:- $33,762 - $40, 725 per annum after tax

How To Apply For The Job

Please contact the HR Department for an application form and a copy of the job description. Completed application forms should be sent to:

Human Resources Office
Vacancy for: Junior Paediatric Consultant
MRC Unit, Fajara
P. O. Box 273
Banjul, The Gambia

Telephone: 00220 4495442
Fax: 00220 4495919
Email: hr@mrc.gm

Closing Date:  20 August, 2012

MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a strict no smoking policy

Closing Date:  20 August, 2012