The MRC Unit, The Gambia is the Medical Research Council’s largest establishment conducting laboratory, field based and clinical researchin a developing country. The Unit aims to improve the health of people in developing countries by contributing to the developing countries by contributing to the development, testing and safe adoption of interventions aimed at reducing the burden of mobility and mortality from infectious diseases.

The clinical services Department (CSD) of the MRC Unit Fajara comprises a busy 42 bed ward, outpatient department, Gate (triage) clinic, x-ray department and routine diagnostic laboratories. Approximately 50, 000 new patients are seen at the MRC’s clinical facilities each year. Twenty four hour a day care is provided for the patients admitted to the wards while the outpatient service operates Monday to Friday during working hours. 

We wish to appoint two Medical Officers and seek applications from candidates with:

Minimum of three years post-graduate experience, with preference given to pediatric and general medicine

Experience of supervising staff

Good record keeping skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic understanding of medical audits

The ability to deal sensitively with patients

The ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team

Basic computer literacy.

Interest in clinical research into the diseases of the tropics

Willingness to work flexi-time and be on the on-call rote

Although not essential, Primary or Part I FWACP or equivalent will be an added advantage

The salary will be on occupational Group E1 at a minimum total salary package of 636, 740 per annum before tax and 495, 775 Dalasis per annum after tax. This converts to £10,821 per annum after tax using the current exchange rate. Please note however, that the salary package is paid Dalasis and the sterling /dollar figure quoted is just given as a guide. For displaced staff the package will include furnished accommodation, flights, contribution to school fees and other benefits. 

If you are interested and have the skills and abilities for one of these positions please contact the Human Resources Office for anapplication form and a copy of the job description and person specification for the post. Completed applications forms together with photocopies of qualifications should be returned to:

Human Resources Office,

Vacancy for: Medical Officer

MRC Unit, Fajara,

P.O. Box 273

Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa.

Telephone: 00220 4495442-6 & 002200 4494072-9

E-mail: hr@mrc.gm

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29th February 2012.

For further information about MRC Gambia visit www.mrc.gm

MRC is an equal opportunities employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.