Medical officer

September 15, 2022

Position   

Medical Officer

Contract Status

Limited to Project tenure

Location

Judho (Mirpur Khas), Johi (Dadu)

Reporting Line

Field Coordinator

Gender

Male/ Female

No. of Positions

Multiple

Application Submission Deadline

September 25, 2022

A humanitarian organization is seeking applications from the qualified candidates for flood emergency response. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. 

• Provide clinical services for disaster-affected population according to internationally accepted standards. 




• According to internationally accepted standards, ensure high quality clinical care based on analysis of relevant and available patient history/records, appropriate physical exam and investigations to provide accurate diagnosis (or diagnoses) and treat/refer accordingly 




• Adhere to international drug usage protocols 




• Ensure mental health detection and appropriate referral 




• Monitor disease trends and notify supervisor of any changes in trends which may require adjustment of activities 




• Anticipate changing needs and potential emergencies and inform supervisor 




• Identify any reportable diseases and notify supervisor and local health authorities; assist with outbreak response if needed according to international protocols 




• Work with staff and relevant local health authorities to set up appropriate strategies to prevent identify and treat endemic diseases as needed 




• Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided and submit patient data as required according to team protocols.




• Collect and analyze project and service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care in collaboration with team members, local partners and other relevant staff if required.




• Provide health education to patients and community members concerning their diagnoses, healthy diets, physical activity, hygiene promotion, and disease prevention (such as need for vaccination, smoking cessation, etc.) 




• Conduct urinalysis and rapid diagnostic such as blood glycose or additional rapid tests such as malaria tests




• Monitor and coordinate program activities assigned for the project 




• Work with program staff, midwives, nurses and auxiliary staff (eg CHWs) to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and enhance their skills 




• Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services 




• Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables and other medical supplies 




• Provide all services to patients free of charge. 

Other duties as assigned

The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The fluid nature of response requires personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.

• Medical degree with a valid license to practice and be board certified or equivalent (board eligible) 

  
  

• MUST have completed mandatory House Job from Government recognized hospitals. 

  
  



• Experience in primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases preferable.  

  
  



• Previous NGO experience preferable.

Safeguarding policies:

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving sexual exploitation and abuse, trafficking in persons, child safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct that may involve conflicts-of-interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any such activities, you have an obligation to report.

Equal Opportunities

This humanitarian organization is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

To Apply        

For immediate consideration, please apply through Rozee.pk. The last date for submission of applications is September 25, 2022. 

Note: Keeping in view the urgency of this position we might not wait till September 25, 2022 for applications, candidates who apply and meet the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted for interview even before due date.