Job Description:
The Medical Doctor (MD) is responsible for the overall management of the Basic health center, The Medical Doctor (MD) is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care and medical treatment to patients at the health facility level. This includes diagnosing illnesses, prescribing appropriate medications, managing both acute and chronic conditions, and ensuring that all medical interventions align with national treatment protocols and guidelines. The MD also plays a key leadership role by supervising and mentoring health staff and outreach team, enhancing their clinical skills through on-the-job training and capacity-building sessions. Furthermore, the MD actively contributes to the planning, coordination, and implementation of health and nutrition activities both at the health facility level and outreach teams , working closely with other team members to improve service delivery, patient outcomes, and community health. He is also responsible for the stock management, maintenance of health facility, environmental health and supervisor the infection prevention and waste management. he/she can work as back up while a MD of a clinic is going for long leave.
The Medical Doctor (MD) is responsible for the overall management of the Basic health center, The Medical Doctor (MD) is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care and medical treatment to patients at the health facility level. This includes diagnosing illnesses, prescribing appropriate medications, managing both acute and chronic conditions, and ensuring that all medical interventions align with national treatment protocols and guidelines. The MD also plays a key leadership role by supervising and mentoring health staff and outreach team, enhancing their clinical skills through on-the-job training and capacity-building sessions. Furthermore, the MD actively contributes to the planning, coordination, and implementation of health and nutrition activities both at the health facility level and outreach teams , working closely with other team members to improve service delivery, patient outcomes, and community health. He is also responsible for the stock management, maintenance of health facility, environmental health and supervisor the infection prevention and waste management. he/she can work as back up while a MD of a clinic is going for long leave.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
Safety and Security Responsibility:
We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.
Job Requirements:
Education:
• Graduated from a registered and recognized medical faculty/Institute, and has passed the exit exam.
Work Experience:
• The Candidate must have at least three-years’ relevant work experience in BPHS related health facilities or similar working context/environment.
Languages Skills:
• Fluency in spoken and written Dari and Pashtu is a requirement. English Language skills is a plus point.
Skills :
Excellent skills of problem-solving and decision making
Strong communication skills
Patient counselling and advice
Willingness to work in COVID-19 situation but will be having PPE and IPC measurements provided.
Good teamwork spirit
Willingness to learn new skills.
Experience of ministry of public health/HMIS reporting system/formats.
The holder of this position is responsible for the overall management of the health facility and the provision of quality treatment and care to patients, ensuring effective service delivery in line with established standards and protocols.
Safeguarding
CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel
CARE Afghanistan participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Submission Guideline:
Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form https://afgjobs.org/
along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Medical Doctor CARE-AF-1193 Khost) otherwise your application will not be considered.
Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Equal Opportunity Statement
CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)
CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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