The General Medical Officer at Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) plays a critical role in overseeing and managing clinical operations to ensure high-quality patient care and safety. This position requires expertise in clinical operations management, medical affairs, and patient safety, along with a strong understanding of clinical trial management systems and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. The General Medical Officer is responsible for coordinating medical activities, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and facilitating effective communication among healthcare teams. This role demands a professional holding an MBBS degree with a valid PMDC license and at least three years of relevant experience in a similar capacity. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the General Medical Officer leads and manages a team of 10 individuals, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. This includes providing guidance, mentorship, and supervision to ensure team members meet performance standards and contribute to the organization's mission. The ideal candidate exhibits strong leadership skills, prioritizes patient safety, and actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery within the organization.
Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p