Job Purpose:
To lead the delivery of essential healthcare services in flood-affected communities in KP, providing clinical care, managing health emergencies, and supporting the overall health response in alignment with national and international standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Services
· Provide outpatient and inpatient care for common illnesses, injuries, and flood-related health issues.
· Manage cases of waterborne diseases (e.g., acute watery diarrhea, cholera, typhoid) and vector-borne diseases (malaria, dengue).
· Conduct emergency obstetric care (e.g., normal deliveries, antenatal and postnatal care).
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2. Emergency Health Response
· Lead rapid medical assessments in newly flood-affected areas.
· Oversee triage, diagnosis, and treatment in mobile medical clinics and static health facilities.
· Ensure referral systems are functional for critical cases (e.g., trauma, severe infections).
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4. Disease Surveillance & Reporting
· Monitor and report notifiable diseases (e.g., cholera, measles) to district health authorities.
· Maintain accurate patient records and submit daily/weekly health reports.
· Use health data to inform response strategies and resource allocation.
5. Pharmacy & Medical Supply Management
· Oversee the use and storage of medical supplies and drugs.
· Ensure rational use of medicines and monitor for expiration.
· Request timely replenishment of supplies to avoid stockouts.
Emergency-Specific Tasks:
· Deploy within 24-48 hours to establish emergency health services in disaster-affected sites.
· Support setting up and managing * diarrhea treatment centers (DTCs)* or primary healthcare centers.
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Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
· Education: MBBS degree from a recognized institution.
· Certification: Valid PMDC license and registration.
· Experience:
o Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, including emergency/outpatient care.
o Experience in humanitarian settings (floods, conflicts, or IDP responses) preferred.
· Skills:
o Proficiency in managing common medical, surgical, and obstetric emergencies.
o Knowledge of public health principles and disease surveillance.
o Fluency in Pashto (mandatory) and Urdu; basic English for reporting.
Preferred:
· Training in Advanced Life Support (ALS), IMCI, or MHGAP.
· Experience with mobile clinic operations and community-based healthcare.
· Understanding of KP’s health system and major health challenges.
Working Conditions:
· Extensive field travel to remote and flood-affected areas.
· Long and irregular hours during emergency response periods.
· Exposure to health risks; strict infection prevention control (IPC) measures required.