Medical Officer

The Hans Foundation (THF); Mayiladuthurai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation invites applications for the Medical Officer position for the PHC project in Jharkhand. The role includes clinical check-ups, supervision of supplies, and health campaigns to strengthen primary health services in rural areas.

MBBS with 1–5 years in public health, ability to lead a small team, Hindi communication skills, and registration with the National Medical Council are required.

Qualifications

• MBBS required for the Medical Officer role.
• 1–5 years of experience in public health programs with good team management skills.
• Good communication skills in Hindi.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical check-ups for the serving community at PHC.
• Supervise inventory and supplies of drugs, reagents, and equipment at PHC.
• Perform home visits for elderly or severely sick patients and persons with disabilities.
• Collaborate with specialists and health facilities for timely referrals.

Skills

Public health

Team management

Hindi language

NMC registration

Education

MBBS

Job description

BACKGROUND

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

PROJECT OVERVIEW: PHC

The Primary Health Centre Project in Assam, supported by The Hans Foundation, is an initiative aimed at strengthening primary healthcare delivery in rural and underserved regions of the state. Amarpur PHC in Tinsukia district is being adopted by THF in Assam. The centre will provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, including maternal and child health, non-communicable disease screening, mental health support, and health promotion. The PHC will be staffed by a Medical Officer, GNM, ANM, Lab Tech, Data Entry Operator, Pharmacist and other support staff, equipped with necessary medical equipment, diagnostic kits, and IT infrastructure for telemedicine and reporting.

GENERAL

Location of Job:

Tiruldih, Saraikela, Jharkhand

Annual Salary :

Salary will commensurate with education, experience of the candidate and past salary drawn.

No. of positions: 1

1. JOB PURPOSE

The Medical Officer will be responsible for medical check-ups of the serving community through duties at PHCs following the visit roster, treating and providing consultation to the patients and maintaining. The Medical Officer will analyze medical check-up data and conduct regular inspection of equipments, maintaining the inventory of medicine required at PHC. S/he ensure compliance of the requirements and protocols as per Govt Rules. S/he will present the data to management and make suitable action plan.

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct camp duties as per visit roster and perform medical check-ups of the serving community.
• Supervise and ensures the availability of inventory and supplies of drugs, reagents and equipment as required at PHC.
• Conduct home visits for elderly/ severely sick patients and persons with disabilities.
• Collaborate with other specialists and health facilities for timely, right referral of required cases.
• Analyse medical check-up data of the patients and provide counselling sessions as required.
• Management of the team and their capacity building.
• Ensuring optimum utilisation of available resources of the PHC.
• Maintain the confidentiality of the patient data and adhere the IPHS/IMC protocols for the treatment.
• Adhere and ensure implementation & enforcement of Protocol/Quality systems.
• Ensure that documents like OPD, medicines and reagents consumption, patients cards etc. are updated and maintained regularly.
• Inspect the requisition and viability of medical equipment & instrument at the PHC.
• Create awareness on health topics by participating in campaigns organized through PHC.
• Share the success stories/anecdotes from the field.
• Prepare trends of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• Attend the periodic review meeting organized by THF team.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the THF management.

3. Reporting to

: Project Manager

4. Other Indicative Requirements

Educational Qualifications

MBBS

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in public health programs with good team management skills.

Candidate must have good communication skills in Hindi.

should be registered with National Medical Council.

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.

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