Vacancy at the MRC Unit The Gambia (MRCG)

The MRC Unit The Gambia (MRCG) is one of two research units established in sub- Saharan Africa by the Medical Research Council UK and is the MRC’s single largest investment in medical research in a low and middle income country. MRCG represents a unique concentration of scientific expertise and high quality research platforms in the West African region. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Consultant Clinician

Location: Gambia

Job Description

• The Clinical Services Department at Fajara runs a 42-bed ward devoted to the care of acute paediatric and adult medical cases and a busy out patient department seeing over 50, 000 patients a year.
• The ward and OPO are staffed by well qualified nursing and auxiliary staff and there is a high staff to patient ratio The serace is supported by a GCLP and ISO 15189 accredited clinical laboratory offering a 24/7 service and an excellent radiology department with digital x ray contrast studies ultrasound an& echocardiography.
• An on-site endoscopy suite enables us to complete upper Gl endoscopy and bronchoscopies.
• Malaria, tuberculosis, acute respiratory infections, HIV and non-communicable diseases such as asthma, nutritional disorders, renal diseases, cardiovascular disease and hepatocellular carcinoma are all very common. There are no facilities for managing either surgical or obslethc cases.
• The post holder wit support the Head of Clinical Services who is responsible for the Units Clinical Services at the main station at Fajara and the upcountry Field Stations and has overall responsibility for the health care of all MRCG personnel approximately 1000) and their immediate families
• S/he will also work closely with the Head of Clinical Services in overseeing the out patient and in-patient facilities, the development and training of clinically qualified and clinical support staff as well as in the training of students from the University of The Gambia Medical School.
• The department has implemented an electronic medical records system for all patient encounters.

Minimum Requirements

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• FWACP/MRCP or equivalent and relevant higher specialist training,
• Minimum of three years experience working at a Senior Registrar/Consultant level in paediatric or adult medicine in high-quality teaching institutions.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proven experience of managing staff.
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Excellent communication 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.
• 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.
• Being an advanced life support provider would be an advantage.

Remuneration/Conditions

• The salary will be paid in Grade 2, 36 Points of MRC Unit The Gambia’s payscale at a net monthly salary of 106, 325 Dalasi. This converts to a net pay of $2, 362 approximately per month using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.
• Please note that the salary will be paid In Dalasi and that the USD figure quoted is only given as a guide.
• For displaced staff the package will include rent free furnished accommodation, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects,
• The appointment is far 3 years extendable by-mutual agreement and is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

Application Closing Date
28th October, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should contact the "Human Resources Office" for an Application Form and a copy of the job description be emailing:hr@mrc.gm Completed Application Forms together with photocopies of qualifications should be returned to:
Human Resources Office,
Vacancy for: Consultant Clinician,
MRCG Fajara,
P.O. Box 273,
Banjul,
The Gambia.
Telephone: 00220 4495442-6 & 00220 4494072-9
Email: hr@mrc.gm

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.