Ophthalmologist At Independent Doctors Association

Who we are?

IDA is an international independent non-governmental organization providing medical and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflicts, natural disasters and epidemics regardless of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
IDA was founded in 2012 by Syrian doctors from Aleppo in response to the healthcare and humanitarian crisis in Syria.

IDA Syria is the main healthcare provider in the Northern Aleppo/Syria area, working closely with 500,000 IDPs and 700,000 host communities through 20 healthcare facilities and other health and nutrition projects

During last year, IDA has provided 1.2 million services in Heath, Nutrition, WaSH and Camp Management

Specific Responsibilities:

• • -Provide high quality medical services of Ophthalmology (for inpatients and outpatients) 24hours a day and 7 days per week.
    -Work according to the agreed roster which is assigned by the head of department and the medical manager.
    -Supervise and commit to implementations of treatment instructions according to the national and the international standards.
    – Develop or implement plans and procedures for Ophthalmology services.
    – Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
    – Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in Ophthalmology.
    – Document or evaluate patients’ medical records.
    – Develop treatment plans based on patients’ histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
    – Maintain and document medical and therapeutic data for the patient and follow up and develop quality systems and standards in the treatment of Ophthalmology.
    – Preparation of technical reports, and the development of working methods using modern techniques.
    -Respond to emergencies and organize referrals to Turkey. Provide necessary information and documents about additional treatments.
    -Participating in preparing weekly as well as monthly reports and take a role in other reports when needed.
    -Participate in training and guiding the medical staff.
    -Participate in daily medical rounds (with other doctors, head nurse, and other main staff), in weekly coordination meetings with (rest of staff), and use approved forms for writing meetings’ minutes.
    -Inform the Head of department and Medical manager accordingly, about any difficulties, security concerns, possibilities of spread contagious diseases or any other related information.
    – Keep rights, dignity, and confidentiality of patients.
    -Contribute actively in improving the services of the organization’s facilities.
    -Conduct other assigned tasks -within areas of experiences- by the Head of department and Medical Manager.
    -Follow the instructions of the head od department and medical manager. If they are absent, he follows the instructions of other staff of IDA.
    – Commitment to educating resident physicians in the correct scientific manner and in accordance with the curriculum approved by the Medical Specialization Authority.
    -Commitment to work is guaranteed by the Code of Conduct and the rules of procedure. Policies to prevent exploitation, sexual abuse and child protection.

Qualifications:

Context/Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• • -Academic Certificate in Ophthalmology Medicine. – -Minimum seven years of experience including years of residency and has already worked at 3rd level hospital.

-Computer skills (Office Microsoft)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Planning and delivering results.
• Working with people.
• Communicating with impact and respect.
• Handling insecure environments.

Independent Doctors Association does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, and committed to acting professionally and ethically.
Independent Doctors Association is zero tolerable with any SEA case, IDA is creating the best environment to make sure that all staff have understood SEA and how to report in case there is any suspected case