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Health Officer

Job Category:
Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit
Career Level:
Job Type:
Full Time
Positions:
1
Company Name:
World Vision Pakistan
City/Location:
Rawalpindi
Country:
Pakistan
Posted On:
05 August, 2012
Last Date to apply:
14 August, 2012
Experience in years
2 to 4
Description:
 

Purpose of the position:

To provide Health Support to working children in term of physical checkup, first aid and ensure that referral system is in place for smooth functioning of Manzil project. Support health promotion activities, maintain accurate beneficiaries’ record and provide input to planning.

Major Responsibilities:

  • To provide physical checkups, first aid, and referral for working children through Drop-in-Center
  • Maintain health profile of every child registered at DIC and ensures medical histories are updated
  • Offer health & Hygiene Corner facilities and promote H&H through sessions with Manzil Center attendees and community
  • Maintain & update ITT related to Health Department
  • Responsible to develop Promotional items for health related issues in coordination with project team
  • Participate and assist in preparation/compilation  of  project health data and reports
  • Assist in develop concept note on health issues for future prospects
  • Linkages developed with Ministry of health for better coordination and support for capacity building of local/ health staff
  • Providing feedback to the supervisor in issues related to health at DIC and field level 
  • To participate and assist to planning of patient referral and regular follow-up 
  • Assist in response to disease outbreaks, as needed

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

  • Trained Nurse, qualified from recognized medical college/university
  • Experience in primary health care and general practice and health programme related experience in International Organization
  • Strong communication skills (both English and local & Pushto (More recommended)) and report writing skills
  • Excellent facilitation skills and use of participatory techniques