Medical Officer BACKGROUND The Hans Foundation, established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that that works for the improvement of quality of life for underprivileged communities across India through Health, Education, Livelihood and Disability sector interventions. THF undertakes direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing funding support to not-for-profit organisations in India through its donor – RIST, USA. THF’s Strategic planning focuses on key areas of its work with the aim of addressing the key issues of poverty alleviation, economic inequalities, and 360° impact on the quality of life through social development programs. THF’s programs are majorly implemented in the most rural and under-developed areas in the country. Over the years, THF has expanded its charitable activities in collaboration with State and Central Governments, institutions, corporates, academia and non-government organizations for sustainable interventions to achieve scale and economy. The interventions implemented by the foundation range from grass root level to national level programs. PROJECT The Hans Foundation has been operating more than 25 HRCC centres on self-Implementation mode since Jan 2022. MMU intervention is an innovative model of healthcare delivery that could help alleviate health disparities in vulnerable populations and individuals with chronic Renal diseases. GENERAL Location of Job: Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand Annual Salary : Salary will commensurate with education, experience of the candidate and past salary drawn. No. of position: 01 1. JOB PURPOSE The Medical Officer will be responsible for medical check-ups of the serving community through HRCC Centres . The Medical Officer will analyze medical check-up data and conduct regular inspection of equipment's, maintaining the inventory of medicine required at the assigned centre. S/he ensure compliance of the requirements and protocols as per Govt Rules. S/he will present the data to management and make a suitable action plan. 2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Be involved in the day-to-day management of patients. Co-ordinating patient care with a multidisciplinary team Before dialysis – assess hemodynamic status, indication of dialysis, vascular access, and any comorbid illness. During dialysis – overall direct monitoring including dialysis prescription, care of vascular access, adequacy of flow, complications and maintaining liaison and follow nephrologist instructions. At the End/ time of closure – check access sites, hemodynamic status, and complication and give instructions as needed. For inpatient (if any)– assess patients at least once in the ward after dialysis. Have working knowledge of dialysis machines, water treatment, plant, ventilators, defibrillator, and other equipment in the renal unit. Ensure implementation of all guidelines and SOPs provided by the Consultant Nephrologist Ensure communication regarding patient care with Consultant Nephrologist on a daily basis through teleconferencing/telemedicine. Ensure all records/reports are in place at the Hans Renal Care Centre Ensure timely indenting and stock-taking of the required consumables/injectables Ensure the proper day-to-day functioning of Hans Renal Care Centre Ensure continuous medical education for all Hans Renal Care Centre staff Ensure monthly reporting for the Hans Renal Care Centre Ensure proper waste management at the centre 3. Reporting to : Project Manager/ Project Coordinator/ Senior Project Coordinator 4. Other Indicative Requirements Educational Qualifications: MBBS Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.) Minimum of 0-3 years of experience in public health programs with good team management skills. Candidate must have good communication skills in Hindi and English. Should be registered with National Medical Council. THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.
