Medical officer (M/F) Nepal

Medical officer (M/F) Nepal
Closing date: 20 Oct 2015
In this context, we are looking for a medical doctor or a nurse with good experiences in
Primary Health Care and Public. As an EERP Adviser and under the supervision of the
medical coordinator he/she is in charge of the implementation, follow up and
supervision of the specific health activities of MdM in Nepal implemented directly or
through its partners, to the benefit of the Nepalese impacted by the earthquake.
MdM is present in Népal since 1995 through different health intervention (TB/HIV,
maternal and new born program, Microfinance etc.). Since 2007 till 2015, MdM was
implementing in Sindhupalchowk District a maternal and newborn health program
according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) strategy, to improve the
maternal and newborn health in the district using an integrated approach, combining
health service support, community awareness and microfinance activities.
On 25th April 2015 (12 Baisakh, 2072), a massive earthquake measuring 7.8 in the
Richter scale was experienced in Nepal. Barpak VDC in Gorkha district, 80km
northwest of Kathmandu was the epicenter. Continued aftershocks followed throughout
Nepal with one reaching a magnitude of 6.7 the following day. On 12th May 2015,
another large aftershock with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Nepal incurring more losses of
lives and infrastructure, particularly in Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk districts. In
Sindhupalchowk, more than 3500 people lost their lives, thousands of others got
injured, and it is estimated than 70% of the infrastructures have been destroyed. More
than 90% of the health facilities (75) were destroyed or damaged letting the population
with no access to health services while leaving in very remote areas.
The objective of EERP Adviser of MdM project are: -To implement the medical part of
the Early Recovery Response Phase of MDM in Nepal through close collaboration with
the Medical Coordinator. -To support the management of the rehabilitation and
refurbishments of all the planned health facilities to be prioritized in the focused areas in
Sinhdupalchowk district. -To ensure the coordination at Chautara level, especially for
those working at the Health Cluster level ( DHO, WHO and the other health NGOsinternational and local). -Provide regular direct coordination with DHO for regular
coordination and dialogue on improving all the health activities that MDM is doing for
the district. -Support the Medical Coordinator in the implementation and preparation of
the training activities that is planned for the focused VDCs.
These objectives will be reached through activities which have to be adapted to the
context.
He/she works under the direct supervision of the Medical Coordinator.
He/she is working in close cooperation with the coordination team to make sure the
medical aspects are suitable and responding to the programs objectives, and to integrate
and readapt them according to the development of the context and the mission.
He/she can participate in new assessments and program if needs arise.
Medical project -In partnership with Logistic Team of MdM, will work closely to
implement MdM rehabilitation and refurbishments of damaged health facilities, under
technical supervision of medical coordinator -Through support from Medical
Coordinator, Implement the trainings that have agreed and planned for the local health
workers and the community leaders like the FCHVs in the focused VDCs. -Coordinate
with Solidarite on all the WASH related activities that will impact the health programs
of MdM. -Provide technical support in the better implementation of the referral system
for emergency cases. -Provide technical support in surveillance , plus outbreak diseases
at the district, in collaboration within MdM and with coordination with DHO, WHO ,
Solidarite and with other possible partners. -Be active on all issues relating to
emergency preparedness and community mobilization activities on primary health care.
Needs assessment -With the medical coordinator, proposes based on needs defined by
assessments, meetings etc
Coordination -Participates to internal meeting -On Medco request, participates to
external meeting (other NGOs, cluster, partners) -Participates to the MdM monitoring
process -Elaborate daily/weekly medical reports with the coordination
Status : Volunteer - VSI
Duration : 3-5 months
915 euros / month + perdiem
ASAP
Doctor of Medicine or nurse with Primary Health Care and Public Health background
Minimum of two (2) years working with NGOs or government agencies in planning and
implementation of health emergency response and disaster risk reduction Strong skills
in managing a team, health assessment, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing
technical support on emergency response and disaster risk reduction Very good team
player Be a good leader and a follower Strong knowledge monitoring and evaluation
Can easily adapt to a difficult remote situation in the covered areas and/or office
location
Impartiality and discretion Diplomacy skills Team spirit Capacity to work and to live in
tense conditions Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability and capacity to take initiatives to
changing requirements
Languages: English fluent You are committed to MdM's values as an organisation and
motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.
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