Position: Female Medical Officer
About Union Aid
Union Aid is a non-governmental organisation, registered under Societies Act 1860 in 2012. Union Aid was established by Dr. Toryalay Nassery and initiated its activities in health sector after its establishment in 1979 that formally commenced from 1980 with the prior permission from Ministry of SAFRON, Government of Pakistan. Union Aid is actively providing health care services, education, scholarships, vocational training and family support programs.
Job Location: | Herat |
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Nationality: | Afghan |
Category: | Nonprofit-Social Services |
Employment Type: | Full Time |
Salary: | As per scale |
Vacancy Number: | UA-63/AFV-H/Herat/2023/FMO |
No. Of Jobs: | 2 |
City: | Herat |
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Organization: | Union Aid |
Years of Experience: | Three years |
Contract Duration: | One year - extendable |
Gender: | Female |
Education: | Graduate from a reputable medical university |
Close date: | 2023-11-12 |
Job Description:
- Diagnose and treat patients with various medical conditions and illnesses.
- Prescribe medications, treatments, and follow-up care as needed.
- Conduct physical examinations and order diagnostic tests as required.
- Provide curative services to patients according to BPHS.
- Support the provision of primary health care within the community.
- Counsel and educate patients, their families, and the community, in relevant areas of health.
- Share knowledge, skills, and expertise with health facility professional staff concerning their job requirements.
- Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvement initiative; safety, environmental, and infection prevention standards.
- Supervise and monitor all the activities of wards.
- Identify and report immediately any problem that interferes with the delivery of services or in achieving the program objectives to the project supervisor/team leader, and the project supervisor/team leader to his/her immediate supervisor.
- Identify and report immediately any suspected epidemic cases.
- Participate in the weekly meetings of health facilities to share information and discuss the program's progress.
- The Head of the Facility is responsible for arranging weekly meetings or any meeting in case of requirements or emergencies.
- Fill the registry book, continuously (and while a patient is present), recording all patient data, diagnosis, prescriptions, referrals, advice, and other facts corresponding to examinations
- Closely collaborate with community health workers to strengthen the referral and linkage system with the communities
- Conduct monthly coordination meetings with Local Health Committee members and CHWs regarding the strengthening of the community health work.
- Provide emergency medical care and stabilize patients in critical conditions.
- Engage with local communities to understand their healthcare needs and concerns.
- Promote healthcare awareness and community participation.
Job Requirements:
- Medical degree (MD) and a valid medical license to practice in Afghanistan.
- At least 3 years of proven experience as a medical doctor, preferably in rural or underserved areas.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of standard medical procedures.
- Excellent communication and patient-centered care skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
- Proficiency in local languages is an advantage.
- Knowledge of Afghan healthcare regulations and cultural sensitivity is a plus point.
Submission Guideline:
- Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
- Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered
- ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Submission Email:
hr@unionaid.org