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.