Role and Responsibilities of Medical Officer
1. MO/SMO is answerable to Head of clinical unit and through him, to the Clinical Supervisor/Medical Superintendent of the hospital.
2. His/her job is full time & non-practicing.
3. He/she will work under the supervision of in-charge of the unit
4. Will follow the departmental SOPs
5. Any other duty assigned to him by Clinical Supervisor, I/C of the unit & Hub Coordinator.
MO/SMO General OPD
Attends OPD, examine patients & either prescribe medicine or refer them to specialist for expert opinion or admission
Casualty Medical Officer (CMO)
- CMO will deal with all emergency & medico legal cases of surgical or medical nature irrespective of police station.
- He/she will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the A& E Department through appropriate staff.
- He/she will call staff (Doctors, Administrative staff, nurses, Paramedics & drivers) in mass emergency situations with the support of Hub Coordinator.
- He/she will control ambulances attached to A&E for transportation of patients to and from hospital.
- He/she will resuscitate patients & either seek the advice of a specialist or the doctor on duty in the concerned unit or will admit the patient for observation in a specific ward according to the nature of the illness.
- He/she will maintain record of medico legal cases & will provide information to the police in a timely manner & will also attend the court whenever summoned.
MO/SMO Clinical Unit
- He/she will be present for the daily ward round.
- He/she will document DPR & will review the allotted beds.
- He/she will give presentation of his assigned patients in the morning round.
- He/she will document & carry out all the orders recommended for his patients in the round.
- He/she will prepare the discharge slips & will explain treatment & follow up plan with the discharge patients.
- He/she will remain physically present in the ward premises during his scheduled shift.
- He/she will perform OPD duties per departmental protocol & duty roster.
- He/she will prepare OT list, consenting patients, preparation of patients for surgery or other procedures.
- He/she will assist specialists in OT.
- He/she will participate in departmental as well as hospital academic activities.
- He/she will remain on duty during public holidays as per duty roster.
- He/she will document & inform on call seniors about any unusual circumstances while on duty.
- He/she will be available in unforeseen circumstances to help his/her team.
Human resources
- Manage the project staff, including team building, and appraisals with close coordination of HR Peshawar department
- Identify medical team’s knowledge and skills gaps, inform the Medical Supervisor, and perform skills training, on the job coaching and daily guidance.
- Participate on all the training planning and implementation organised by Peshawar coordination team.
- In charge of the health status of Merlin personnel in the field staff and their evacuation when/if needed.
Representation
- Coordination and representation with local authorities and community representatives.
Other
- Any other tasks as assigned by Deputy Technical or management.
Personal Specification Essential
- Medical doctor preferably with public health experience.
- Experience of working with range of people, organisations and cultures.
- Excellent communication skills
- Team work, flexibility and relationship building skills.
- Calm under pressure.
- Fluent written and spoken English language.
Desirable
- Previous work NGO in remote areas.
- Speak local language.
Job Details
Today, Merlin is the UK's leading charity specializing in international health, sending medical experts to the front line of global emergencies. When disaster strikes, our doctors and nurses work around the clock to save lives fast. Working together with tireless health workers on the ground, we take countries shattered by war, earthquake or floods from emergency to recovery staying for as long as it takes. Merlin International Profile : Merlin specializes in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.Context and Background: Merlin has been operational in Pakistan since 2005, providing life saving activities for the most vulnerable communities in Kashmir, Baluchistan, FATA and KPK Provinces. Merlin first became operational in Pakistan following the 2005 earthquake in Kashmir, and has since responded to a number of emergencies including the Yemyin Cyclone in 2007 and Ziarat quake in 2008 in Baluchistan, and the IDP crisis from 2009 onwards, affecting various districts of KPK. Since 2008 Merlin has also been implementing a large-scale development project focusing on malaria control in Baluchistan, FATA and KPK, this has included acting as the procurement agent for Global Fund partners in Pakistan. Merlin is a major health player in Pakistan, working in close coordination and collaboration with all involved stakeholders. Merlins main objective in Pakistan has been to improve the health status of the population most affected by natural disasters, diseases and conflict. Merlin is committed to longer-term programming in Pakistan and plans to continue to operate to meet the health needs of the Pakistani population. In response to the July monsoon flooding disaster and subsequent health crisis, Merlin mobilized health and medical teams to lead a rapid emergency response to meet escalating health needs of flood-affected and displaced communities. Merlin has continued its regular programmes and extended coverage to communities affected by the flood; currently reaching approximately 2,000,000 people through the provision of essential health services, community management of malnutrition and communicable disease surveillance and management. Merlin is currently operating in Swat, Buner, Nowshera, and Charsadda districts in KPK province and Muzaffargarh in Punjab province. Merlin's model of care is based on the provision of an integrated package of health and nutrition services via static and mobile outreach services (currently supporting a total of 38 static health facilities and 26 mobile clinics). Merlin also currently supports seven diarrheal treatment units across all operational districts. Merlin has expanded its malaria control operations to six flood affected districts in Baluchistan and KPK provinces. This has been done through the initiation of malaria case management, surveillance and outbreak response in disease endemic parts of the country in partnership with the provincial malaria directorate. Merlin's malaria programs are therefore now reaching a total of 11 million people across 16 districts in KPK, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Baluchistan. Merlin works closely with the Ministry of Health, Health and Nutrition Clusters and Department of Malaria Control, to ensure close coordination and collaboration with all involved stakeholders.Merlin is currently implementing activities in Sindh Province, in the South of Pakistan, operating in two districts Dadu and Thatta, and Badin implementing an integrated health and nutrition response for flood affected populations.
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