Medical Officer- Swat

The following JD is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Position: Medical Officer Location: Swat Responsible to: Project Medical Coordinator.

Merlin International Profile Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Context and Background Merlin has been operational in Pakistan since 2005, providing life saving activities for the most vulnerable communities in Kashmir, Baluchistan, FATA and KPK Provinces. Merlin first became operational in Pakistan following the 2005 earthquake in Kashmir, and has since responded to a number of emergencies including the Yemen Cyclone in 2007 and Ziarat quake in 2008 in Baluchistan, and the IDP crisis from 2009 onwards, affecting various districts of KPK. Since 2008 Merlin has also been implementing a large-scale development project focusing on malaria control in Baluchistan, FATA and KPK, this has included acting as the procurement agent for Global Fund partners in Pakistan. Merlin is a major health player in Pakistan, working in close coordination and collaboration with all involved stakeholders. Merlin’s main objective in Pakistan has been to improve the health status of the population most affected by natural disasters, diseases and conflict. Merlin is committed to longer-term programming in Pakistan and plans to continue to operate to meet the health needs of the Pakistani population.

In response to the July monsoon flooding disaster and subsequent health crisis, Merlin mobilized health and medical teams to lead a rapid emergency response to meet escalating health needs of flood-affected and displaced communities. Merlin has continued its regular programmes and extended coverage to communities affected by the flood; currently reaching approximately 2,000,000 people through the provision of essential health services, community management of malnutrition and communicable disease surveillance and management. Merlin is currently operating in Swat, Buner, Nowshera, and Charsadda districts in KPK province and MuzafarGarh in Punjab province. Merlin’s model of care is based on the provision of an integrated package of health and nutrition services via static and mobile outreach services (currently supporting a total of 38 static health facilities and 26 mobile clinics). Merlin also currently supports seven diarrheal treatment units across all operational districts. Merlin has expanded its malaria control operations to six flood affected districts in Baluchistan and KPK provinces. This has been done through the initiation of malaria case management, surveillance and outbreak response in disease endemic parts of the country in partnership with the provincial malaria directorate. Merlin’s malaria programs are therefore now reaching a total of 11 million people across 16 districts in KPK, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Baluchistan. Merlin works closely with the Ministry of Health, Health and Nutrition Clusters and Department of Malaria Control, to ensure close coordination and collaboration with all involved stakeholders.

Merlin is also currently implementing emergency response activities in Sindh Province, in the South of Pakistan. The intervention is operational in two districts – Dadu and Thatta, implementing an integrated health and nutrition response for flood affected populations. The provincial office is based in Hyderabad

Overall Responsibilities:

To provide primary healthcare services in the static/mobile clinic and outreach activities, support health promotion activities. To maintains accurate patient and Merlin records and provide input to Merlin reports. To participate in the smooth functioning of the Merlin clinic and its activities in the IDP camp.

SPECIFIC TASKS & DUTIES:

• Provide medical consultation, treatment and follow up as per Merlin/WHO/MoH diagnosis and treatment guidelines • Work closely with the Merlin medical team, MoH staff and other supporting staff in the static clinics / camps. • Provide regular medical activity reports to the Medical Supervisor/Senior Project Officer in time. • Attend weekly co-ordination meetings with Merlin medical team and MoH STAFF • Participate and assist in the preparation/compilation of project medical data daily, weekly and monthly report • Provide feedback to the Medical Supervisor/Project Medical Coordinator in issues related to the diagnosis, treatment and facility in the static clinics / camps • Participate in outreach activities such as health needs assessment, ANC, outreach vaccination campaigns, and improvement of health promotion and hygiene in the IDP camps and its catchments population • Assist in ensuring the delivery of health and hygiene promotion and water sanitation activities in coordination with health and hygiene promoters and MoH Sstaff. • Assist in keeping and maintaining medical records. • Supervise and monitor national, MoH staff and the local medical support team as requested, to ensure the maximum use of their skills and their full and effective participation. • Participate and assist to ensure quality control in the medical facility and the implementation of protocols • To identify the specific needs and train the medical support staff (Merlin and MoH) on medical related subjects • Participate and assist in planning of referral patient to referral centers • Assist in emergency response to disease outbreaks, as needed • Fulfill other tasks as assigned by Medical Supervisor/Senior Medical Officer

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluent in English and Urdu and Pashto. • Trained medical doctor with recognized qualifications. • Experience in primary health care and general practice. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility, motivation, and maturity. • Willingness to travel extensively in the field.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience of NGO work. • Good knowledge of quality standards and quality controls related to medical practice. • Knowledge of the norms and culture of the local community.

Interested applicants should submit Merlin standard application form to applications@merlin-pakistan.org with position and location clearly mentioned in the subject line. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline for submission of applications is September 12, 2011.