Medical Doctor- Female

Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Clinical and Medical Services

• Conduct medical consultations, examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
• Provide appropriate medical care for common illnesses and medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications according to approved treatment protocols and essential drug lists.
• Identify emergency cases and provide initial management and stabilization before referral.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and consultation registers.

B. Maternal and Reproductive Health Services

• Provide antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) services.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and refer patients when necessary.
• Provide family planning counseling and services within the scope of approved protocols and qualifications.
• Identify danger signs during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
• Provide appropriate counseling on reproductive, maternal, and newborn health.

C. Child Health and Nutrition

• Conduct medical examinations and provide treatment for sick children.
• Monitor child growth and development.
• Screen children for malnutrition and refer complicated cases.
• Provide counseling to mothers on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and child nutrition.
• Support immunization activities in coordination with relevant health staff.

D. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Promote proper hand hygiene, medical waste management, and sterilization practices.
• Ensure safe clinical practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

E. Referral and Emergency Management

• Identify patients requiring specialized medical attention.
• Ensure timely referral to appropriate higher-level health facilities.
• Provide initial emergency management and stabilization.
• Follow up on referred patients whenever possible.

F. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Complete daily, monthly, and other required health service reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of consultations, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up cases.
• Report disease outbreaks, unusual medical conditions, and other public health concerns to the supervisor.

G. Coordination and Professional Conduct

• Coordinate effectively with Health facility staff and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and health awareness activities.
• Treat all patients with dignity, respect, confidentiality, and without discrimination.
• Comply with organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and professional ethics.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position.

Required Education and Experience

• MD degree from a recognized medical university.
• Valid professional registration or license from the relevant authorities, as applicable.
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience; experience in CHCs or similar health facilities is preferred.
• Experience in maternal and child health services is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of national clinical guidelines and MoPH health service delivery protocols.

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and updated CV to the HR Department, below or via the following email address: bphs.hro@gmail.com