Specialist – Family Medicine at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialist – Family Medicine

Requisition ID: 1521
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Division, Clinical Services
Directorate/Department : Medical and Health Services
Division: Clinical Services
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P4
Contract Type: Regular

About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree, BMBCh or MBBS Degree with 10 years post qualification relevant work experience as a tertiary level, busy government or private practice or International Organization is essential which 6 years at expert/specialist level and 3 at supervisor level
• Must currently be working in a clinical role and performing routine and complex Family Medicine procedures and surgeries.
• Membership/ MMED of a professional Regional College of Physicians with eight (8) years work experience in a senior clinical role, including at least five (5) years as a specialist/ consultant in Family Medicine.

OR

• Fellowship of a professional Regional College of Physicians with five (5) years’ work experience   in a clinical role in Family Medicine.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine as Family Medicine Specialist in his/her home country or country of residence, as at the time of application.
• Experience as head of a clinical unit, section, service or department will be an advantage.
• Clinical specialization in Family Medicine:
• Additional qualification in any of the sub specialties in General or Family Medicine will be an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Clinical and surgical skills.
• Ability to pay attention to details, meet deadlines and achieve results. 
• Knowledge in international and regional guidelines for managing emergency, general medical and surgical conditions.
• Planning, organizational and time management skills. 
• Computer literacy skills: familiar with hospital Information Systems and able to use various continuous medical education tools including internet based ones like telemedicine.
• Ability to communicate scientific information as evidenced by scientific / other publications.
• Familiar with conducting clinical audits.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to organize and motivate team members, and work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2022.