Medical Doctor - Pune - Doctors Without
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Job Description
EndTB project
Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the worlds leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB.
The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations.These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Medical activities
- Undergo training in the endTB Trial protocols, trial procedures, and GCP as per training matrix
- Engage with clinic staff, and assist endTB trial staff and counselors to identify and recruit potentially eligible MDR TB patients for the trial.
- Together with a trialnurse, perform screening procedures for potential participants to assess eligibility for the trial. Provide quality outpatient/clinical consultations to Patients referred for endTB / endTB Q trials in consultation with Site Principal Investigator of endTB trials.
- Reinforce adherence on the therapy, follow up of any adverse events including adverse events reporting, verifies the understanding of the patients with HIV, TB, opportunistic infections, and co-morbidities. To collaborate with patient support team related to this aspect.
- Participate along with patient support team, clinic team, Mobile Health Activity Manager, and Site PI , in providing training, capacity building, and networking for internal/external partners Liaison / networking with endTB trial sites staff, referral centres, Private doctors
- To discuss with PI and other relevant service components ( patient support, clinic nurses/staff) about the management/treatment initiation/end of patients on endTB/endTB-Q treatment regimens
Contribution to the model of care design and improvement
- Participate in regular meetings with site coordinator and Mobile Health activity manager for inputs in OPD consultation monitoring tool in collaboration with the site PI.
- Contribute expertise in revising and updating medical protocols of the project in conjunction with the Mobile Health Activity Manager and the Site Coordinator.
Patient support activities
- Involve and contribute medical expertise in developing health promotion materials as and when requested
- Provide medical expertise in training/educational activities about for MDR and FQR TB and comorbidities
Data collection, analysis, and reporting activities
- Collect all relevant medical data related to endTB trial patients and also patient consultations for HIV, TB, DR-TB, Hepatitis, opportunistic infections, and co-morbidities using available tools and maintain a line list as required and share with Mobile Health Activity Manager.
- To record all patients investigation reports (laboratory, microbiology, radiology, consultation answers)and pharmacovigilance tool in the patient file and relevant data tool provided.
- To search actively for information both local and external related to HIV, TB, hepatitis, opportunistic infections, co-morbidities, and other public health emergencies.
Emergency response activities
- According to the nature of the organization, he/she is available to carry out short interventions within the country when requested and to participate in exploratory missions as well as emergency interventions.
- Provide flexibility for any emergency interventions.
Specific skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload & taking initiative when appropriate
- Able to integrate into a multi-cultural team and cooperate with co-workers
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team and ability to cope with stress.
- Ability to act with responsibility
- Demonstrates flexibility in taking up tasks outside of regular job responsibilities as required
- Aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
- Excellent reporting skills.
- Languages : ENGLISH. Local languages( Hindi and Marathi) desirable.
Qualifications:
Essential: MBBS with MCI/ Maharashtra Medical Council registration mandatory
Experience:
- Desirable working experience of at least one years in the similar field
- DRTB / HIV clinical experience preferable.
- Experience in Public Health system / other NGOS will be an advantage
- Experience of Clinical Trials is preferred. Work experience of clinical management of TB cases is desirable.
Benefits (Non-negotiable)
Monthly Gross Salary: INR 92,382 and Secondary Benefits as per policies:
- 13th Month Salary/ Festival Bonus
- 18 Annual Leaves
- 12 Casual Leaves
- Other compassionate leaves
- Medical Reimbursement including dependents
Duration 12 Months (Renewable)
Location: Pune Expected Start Date: 1st August 2020
To apply please email your CV and motivation letter with the subject Ref: Medical Doctor to: ms**********i@br*****s.msf.org by 12th July 2020 5:00 pm.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND INVITED FOR INTERVIEW. www.msfindia.in
Job Classification
Industry: NGO, Social Services, Regulators, Industry AssociationsFunctional Area: Medical, Healthcare, R&D, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology,
Role Category: Medical Professional
Role: Medical Professional
Employement Type: Full time
Education
Under Graduation: Any Graduate in Any SpecializationPost Graduation: MDS in Any Specialization
Doctorate: Doctorate Not Required, Any Doctorate in Any Specialization
Contact Details:
Company: Doctors WithoutAddress: A 131 Defence Colony , NEW DELHI, Delhi, India
Location(s): Pune
Website: http://www.msfindia.in
Keyskills: OPD Health Promotion Healthcare Hospital Emergency Diagnosis Health Education
Doctors Without
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare in more than 65 countries...
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