Medical Doctor - Pune - Doctors Without
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Vacancy: Medical Doctor (for our EndTB Trial) No. of Vacancies - 1
Doctors without Borders India
Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, independent,
medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed
conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusionfrom healthcare in more than
70 countries. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender
or political affiliation.
Doctors Without Borders has worked in India since 1999, providing free-of-charge essential
healthcare to people in remote areas; treatment and care for people affected by HIV/AIDS,
malnutrition; hepatitis C, tuberculosis, kala azar and sexual and gender-based violence; an
important subject for our action is containing effect of antibiotic resistance. We also respondto
natural disasters and other emergencies, provides mental healthcare and advocates for the
development of more effective and affordable medicines to improve access to treatment
everywhere.
Doctors without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and
Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.
Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar,
Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.
Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the endTB project
Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Researchand
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. InIndia the trials
are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) 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
comorbiditiesSpecific 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 : Mission language essential. Local languages( Hindi and Marathi) 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 February 2021 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.
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.To apply please email your CV and motivation letter with the subject Ref: Medical Doctor to: ms**********i@br*****s.msf.org by 21st January 2021 10:00 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: Post Graduation Not Required
Doctorate: Any Doctorate in Any Specialization, Other Doctorate
Contact Details:
Company: Doctors WithoutAddress: 3RD FLOOR, PITRUCHAYA BLDG, NEAR WASAN MOTORS, GOVANDI EAST
Location(s): Pune
Keyskills: Medicine Mbbs OPD Public Health Health Promotion GCP Healthcare Pharmacovigilance Emergency Clinical Trials
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