Medical Officer Job at The Hans Foundation

Are you an MBBS doctor ready to serve people in remote areas? The Hans Foundation is seeking a Medical Officer for its MMU Jharkhand project in Giridih & Ratu (Ranchi), Jharkhand. This role focuses on bringing health services directly to the community. The Medical Officer will conduct medical check-ups during MMU camp duties in accordance with the visit roster. The Medical Officer Job also includes providing treatment and consultation to patients and maintaining medical records. The position is a 1-year contract, renewable based on performance. Read on to learn more about the responsibilities and eligibility criteria.

About The Hans Foundation:

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works to create an equitable society and enhance the quality of life for all by empowering marginalised and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and well-being of remote and underserved groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of THF’s communities. THF’s Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index areas in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 57 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground, as well as providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India, funded by THF USA and RIST.

Job Details:

  • Job Title: Medical Officer
  • Location: Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
  • Project: MMU Jharkhand
  • Location of Job: Giridih & Ratu (Ranchi), Jharkhand
  • Type of Employment: Contractual for 1 year, renewable based on performance
  • Number of Positions: 02
  • Reporting To: Project Manager

Project Details:

The Hans Foundation has been operating more than 200 MMUs in self-implementation mode since October 2021. MMU intervention is an innovative model of healthcare delivery that could help alleviate health disparities in vulnerable populations and individuals with chronic diseases. Indeed, some studies have concluded that MMUs are particularly impactful in the following contexts: offering urgent care, providing preventative and primary health care and initiating chronic disease management. By opening their doors directly into communities and leveraging existing community assets, MMUs can offer tailored, high-impact and affordable health care that responds dynamically to the community’s evolving needs.

Project Goal: “People in remote areas are able to access quality health services, thereby improving their overall wellbeing”.

Job Description:

The Medical Officer will be responsible for conducting medical check-ups of the community during MMU camp duties as per the visit roster, providing treatment and consultation to patients, and maintaining medical records.

The Medical Officer will analyse medical check-up data, conduct regular inspections of equipment, and ensure the maintenance of medicine inventory required at the MMU. S/he will ensure compliance with all applicable protocols and government regulations, present reports to management, and recommend suitable action plans.

Key Responsibilities of the Medical Officer Job:

  • Conduct MMU camp duties as per the visit roster and perform medical check-ups for the serving community.
  • Supervise and ensure the availability of inventory and supplies of drugs, reagents, and equipment required at the MMU.
  • Conduct home visits for elderly, severely ill patients, and persons with disabilities.
  • Collaborate with specialists and healthcare facilities for timely and appropriate referrals.
  • Analyse patient medical data and provide counselling sessions wherever required.
  • Manage the team and support their capacity building.
  • Ensure optimum utilisation of available MMU resources.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient data and adhere to IPHS/IMC treatment protocols.
  • Ensure implementation and enforcement of protocol and quality systems.
  • Ensure proper maintenance and regular updating of documents such as OPD records, medicine and reagent consumption records, patient cards, etc.
  • Inspect the condition and functionality of medical equipment and instruments at the MMU.
  • Create awareness on health-related topics by participating in campaigns organised through MMU.
  • Share success stories and field anecdotes.
  • Prepare trend analyses of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
  • Attend periodic review meetings organised by the THF team.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by THF management from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria for the Medical Officer Job:

  • Educational Qualification: MBBS
  • Minimum 1–5 years of experience in public health programs with strong team management skills.
  • Candidate must be registered with the National Medical Council.
  • Good communication skills in Hindi are mandatory.

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