Position Background and Objective

Under the EU-funded INTEPA project, Medical Teams International (MTI) provides financial support to strengthen the capacity of Metema General Hospital to deliver quality specialized healthcare services to refugees, internally displaced populations, and vulnerable host communities. Through this initiative, Metema General Hospital will employ and deploy a qualified Internal Medicine Specialist to expand access to specialized diagnosis and treatment, improve the quality of patient care, and reduce avoidable referrals to tertiary hospitals.

Job Summary

The General Surgeon will be seconded to Metema General Hospital to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and life-saving surgical care. The successful candidate will perform elective and emergency surgical procedures for both the refugee/displaced populations and the host community. Given the cross-border and humanitarian context of Metema, this role requires managing trauma, acute surgical emergencies, and general surgical conditions, while providing clinical leadership and building the capacity of the hospital’s surgical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute emergency and elective general surgical operations (e.g., laparotomies, appendectomies, hernia repairs, trauma surgeries, and basic orthopedic/OB-GYN emergency interventions as required).
• Lead the surgical triage and resuscitation of trauma patients, especially in flux or mass casualty situations common in border environments.
• Conduct daily ward rounds in the surgical unit and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to manage pre-operative evaluations and post-operative recovery, minimizing complication rates..
• Run specialized surgical outpatient department (OPD) clinics for consultations, follow-ups, and minor surgical procedures.
• Referral Management: Determine the need for tertiary-level referrals for complex cases and ensure safe patient stabilization prior to transfer.
• Provide clinical mentorship and contribute to the capacity development of hospital staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with patient safety, infection prevention, and medical ethics standards.
• Promote safe and effective use of available neurosurgical equipment, supplies, and medicines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited university.
• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Surgery.
• Valid professional registration and current license to practice in Ethiopia.
• At least 3 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience, preferably in a hospital providing surgical and emergency services.
• Demonstrated competence in surgical cases assessment, emergency management, and operative care.

Other Requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to work at Metema General Hospital.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, professional ethics, and equitable access to specialized care.

Employment and Supervision

The successful candidate will be formally employed and deployed by Metema General Hospital, with financial support provided by MTI through the EU-funded INTEPA project. The specialist will work under the hospital’s established administrative and clinical supervision arrangements.