WFP Clinic Doctor (Multiple Duty Stations)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Clinic Doctor (General Practitioner) for its Sudan Country Office. The doctor provides evidence-based primary healthcare and clinical care oversight to staff and their dependents, reporting administratively to the Clinics Coordinator and technically to the Clinics Senior Doctor. The position is based mostly in area or field offices (Port Sudan, Kassala, Dongola, Kosti, Zalingei, Khartoum, Geneina, El Obeid, Madani) and may involve rotation between clinics.

Key responsibilities

• Provide primary care, first aid, minor outpatient treatments and dispense medicines according to evidence-based medicine and international standards.
• Perform diagnostic and basic laboratory tests (ECG, malaria RDT, urine dipstick) and manage acute and chronic conditions, including follow-up.
• Detect and refer mental health cases to specialists, and consult the Senior Doctor on complex cases.
• Maintain accurate, confidential electronic medical records and prepare periodic reports on functions, visits, evacuations and treatments.
• Support evacuations and repatriations, recommend medical evacuation, and give medical assessments for patient disposition.
• Carry out entry, periodic and exit medical examinations, provide travel health advice and vaccinations, and advise on health precautions at WFP/UN agency offices.
• Deliver health promotion and prevention activities, train staff, and maintain good relations with hospitals and private medical facilities.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (doctorate, master or equivalent) in Medicine or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration as a General Practitioner in the country of origin.
• At least five years of post-graduate clinical practice, including at least two years of emergency care experience.
• ACLS certificate required; emergency case management training is an advantage.
• Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Assessment of medical needs and risk, and managing emergencies with limited resources.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver training sessions adapted to different audiences.

WFP offers a compensation package (see the Terms and Conditions of the vacancy) and supports employee development through training, accreditation, coaching and mentorship.