Medical Doctor (MSF Switzerland – Kenya Mission)

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need based in Dagahaley and Mombasa Count

• Job Title: Medical Doctor.
• Work Location: Dagahaley Refugee camp, Dagahaley, Garissa County.
• Duration: 12 months fixed term contract (starting with 3 months’ probation period) renewable based on performance.
• Start Date: As soon as possible

• Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSFprotocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions.

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.

  • Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.

  • Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits, consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment followingMSFprotocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.

  • Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.

  • Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.

  • Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.

  • Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.

  • Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.

• This position requires to work on shifts rotational in all departments either in IPD or ER/OPD including peadiatrics, ITFC, maternity, adult ward, NBU, ICU and other (isolation, outbreak repsonses like the cholera treatment center)

• Ensure proper triaging, timely consultations, and intervention of patients in the clinical setting where the officer is designated to work (ER or wards).

• Ensure activities in the reproductive health and newborn unit are organized. Support / collaborate with the midwife activity manager, midwife supervisor in charge of department in the management of obstetric emergencies or other obstetric problems.

• Responsible for the care and treatment of pregnant mothers (including ANC-PNC, high risk clinic and neonates in NBU and maternity ward by ensuring Daily ward rounds & routine reviews in Maternity ward and NBU is done.

• Perform procedures, like vacuum delivery, assist the nurses during difficult deliveries, perform C/S as soon as it is necessary etc.

• In coordination with the midwife activity manager conducts the High-risk clinic and ensures a follow up strategy is in place with the outreach team CHW / TBA s visits all High-risk mothers and remind them of the danger signs.

• Conduct CME at least monthly in collaboration with Medical Activity Manager to clinicians, nursing and midwifery team, and other staff as necessary.

• Examine and treat all SGBV cases observing confidentiality in collaboration with midwife supervisor and be responsible for the P3 forms for the SGBV cases.

• Actively participate in the project’s quality of care activities such as CMEs, case reviews, Near-miss audits, Mortality audits & rational prescription audits.

• Perform minor surgeries like debridement trauma stabilization before referral if needed.

• Perform any other duties assigned by line manager as per need arise.

• Identify cases for referral following the referral SOP and discuss with MAM

• Inform linemanager by any outbreak related diagnosis as suspected measles, cholera, polio etc.

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPEs) provided by the facility when attending patients.

• Following of MSF protocols and guidelines

• Education • Essential:Bachelor of Medicine

• Desirable: Diploma in Tropical Medicine

• Registered and licensed by Kenya medical practitioner board.

• Experience • Essential :Two years experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work . Desirable in tropical medicine, or postregistration experience in Public Health , obs and gynae, paediatrics, A&E, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS/STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery.

• Languages • Essential: English. Desirable: Swahili

• Knowledge • Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

• Competencies • People management, commitment,flexibility,results and teamwork

If you meet the above requirements, please complete your application by 13.02.2026 through the APPLY NOW button below

Because of the number of applications we receive, applications not complying with all of these instructions will not be considered:

Please attach the following:

1. CV of maximum two pages, including contact information (telephone number, e-mail address, physical address)

2. Short cover letter (max. one page)

3. Scan of your national ID

4. Scan of your academic qualifications

Each attachment must contain the full name of the applicant.

We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSFCH is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee. We encourage applications from women, individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

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