A medical position within Safety and Health Department which involves working with other Medical Officers in providing preventive, curative and rehabilitative medical services to Barrick employees, contractors and community members.

Reports to: Medical Superintendent
Location: North Mara Gold Mine, Tarime District. Mara Region.
Work Schedule: Rotation Status, (8 weeks on, 4 weeks off)

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Providing primary health care on a daily basis, including being available for rotational shift work.
• Providing emergency care to trauma / medical patients, and arranging for evacuation and/or referral.
• Providing medical advice to employees on health insurance matters, infectious diseases, disease outbreaks, vaccination and travel advice.
• Addressing individual needs relating to HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
• Conducting medical surveillance for employees including assessment of their fitness for work and possibility for workplace adjustments.
• Involvement in various interventions, and health promotion programs to improve quality of health to Barrick employees, contractors and community members.

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS

• A holder of Doctor of Medicine Degree from recognized University.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in medical practice post internship.
• A medical doctor with registration applicable to Tanzania.
• Ability to liaise with other treating specialists to ensure optimal patient management.
• Postgraduate qualification(s) in Emergency Medicine/Advanced Trauma Life Support, Family Medicine or Occupational Health will be advantageous.
• Possession of a valid Tanzanian Driving License.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Flexibility and ability to work within a multi- cultural environment
• Positive attitude and commitment towards workplace health, safety and environment issues
• Prioritizing of tasks and good time management
• Ability to multi-task and handle pressure well

The position will attract a competitive salary package, which will include excellent benefits.

Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s (indicating the position title in the subject) via e-mail to: nmhr@barrick.com Or Human Resource Superintendent, North Mara Gold Mine Ltd Box 422, Tarime

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.

If you are not contacted by Barrick within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking.

Please forward applications before January 05, 2010.