Medical Officer

The Hans Foundation; Sambalpur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation in Sambalpur, Odisha is seeking a Medical Officer on a 1-year contractual basis to deliver primary healthcare via the Mobile Medical Unit. You will manage clinical care, counselling, records, and inventory while coordinating with staff and local authorities to improve community health outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold MBBS with Indian Medical Council registration, 1–4 years in public health, and Hindi proficiency; willingness to work in mobile unit settings and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• MBBS with Indian Medical Council registration.
• 1–4 years of experience in public health programs.
• Proficiency in Hindi; local language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive, promotive, and curative primary healthcare at the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) OPD in line with protocols.
• Provide patient counselling and health education to support adherence and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and coordinate with Nurse, Pharmacist, and Lab Technician.
• Supervise MMU staff and conduct periodic training.
• Ensure inventory and supply management of medicines and reagents; maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with health department staff and local authorities to strengthen community engagement.
• Adhere to organizational guidelines and participate in team/management meetings.
• Prepare and present operational reports and ensure compliance with government rules.

Skills

Clinical care

Record keeping

Patient counselling

Team supervision

Public health

Education

MBBS - Indian Medical Council registration

Job description

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.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 57 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

GENERAL

Location of Job: Sambalpur, Odisha

No. of Positions: 1

Job type: Contractual for 1-year, renewable basis project requirements.

Reporting to: Project Manager.

JOB PURPOSE

The Medical Officer will be responsible for medical check-ups of the serving community through Camp duties at MMU following the visit roster, treating and providing consultation to the patients and maintaining. The Medical Officer will analyse medical check-up data and conduct regular inspection of equipment's, maintaining the inventory of medicine required at MMU. 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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Clinical Care & Service Delivery

• Ensure the efficient, diligent, and compassionate delivery of preventive, promotive, and curative primary healthcare services at the MMU OPD.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients while adhering to clinical protocols and operational standards.
• Provide medical consultations and counselling, including blood pressure screening and dietary modifications, to ensure treatment adherence.
• Undertake home visits for critical cases, if required
• Digitally and physically maintain accurate clinical records of all patients as per project requirements.
• Streamline and compile clinical data in coordination with the Nurse, Pharmacist, and Lab Technician.
• Update daily, weekly, and monthly reports for submission to the Project Manager
• Maintain the confidentiality of the patient data and adhere the IPHS/IMC protocols for the treatment.
• Issue clear and descriptive referral slips for patients requiring higher-level care.
• Maintain detailed records of referrals, including reasons, patient details, and emergency notes, in both the referral slip and referral register/vehicle logbook.

4. Patient Counselling & Health Education

• Provide personalized counselling to patients and families on treatment adherence, hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.
• Track and monitor patients with chronic conditions and follow-up needs to ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct health awareness sessions in the community with the support of the Nurse & Lab Technician, promoting improved health literacy and health-seeking behaviour.

5. Inventory & Resource Management

• Supervise and manage the stock of medicines, healthcare products, and reagents to ensure availability without wastage or pilferage.
• Ensure patients receive optimum benefits from MMU services.
• Prepare trends of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

6. Community & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coordinate and cooperate with health department staff, local authorities, and key stakeholders to strengthen community engagement and support.

7. Team Supervision & Development

• Supervise and guide the daily activities of MMU staff, including the Pharmacist, Nurse, and Lab Technician.
• Provide regular, need-based technical training to the MMU team to strengthen skills and service quality.
• Support and collaborate with the team in delivering effective healthcare services.
• Actively participate in team meetings, training sessions, and workshops.

8. Organizational Alignment & Compliance

• Develop strong internal relationships through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues across all levels.
• Perform any additional responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager / Management – Programs from time to time.
• Share the success stories/anecdotes from the field.

Performance Targets

• Provide medical consultations, counselling, BP screening, and dietary guidance to ensure adherence to treatment plans.
• OPD to be conducted for minimum 24 days a month
• Conduct OPD consultations and health awareness activities during scheduled special camps.

Other Indicative Requirements:

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS- Registered with the Indian Medical Council.

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

• Minimum of 1-4 years of experience in public health programs with good team management skills.
• Candidate must have good communication skills in Hindi; the local language will be an added advantage.
• Polite compassionate and empathic .
• Ability to work in a Mobile Medical Unit set up, in all weathers and conditions

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.