Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

The Doctor will be responsible for providing

primary healthcare services

to rural communities in the selected Villages of Byadagi Taluk, Haveri district in Karnataka ensuring quality medical care and improved health outcomes.


Conduct

OPD consultations

and diagnose/treat common illnesses. Provide medical care for

children, pregnant & lactating women, and adults

. Lead and participate in

specialist health camps

. Identify and refer critical cases (e.g., severe malnutrition, pregnancy complications, critical illnesses) to appropriate healthcare facilities. Work closely with

ASHAs, ANMs, and AWWs

and local NGOs/CBOs and key decision makers to ensure effective patient referrals. Conduct

nutrition and health education sessions

to promote preventive healthcare. Maintain

medical records

and document patient progress for reporting and evaluation.
This role aims to enhance

community health access, reduce morbidity, and promote preventive healthcare practices

in underserved areas.

KEY DELIVERABLES

Conduct regular

OPD consultations

, diagnose, and treat common illnesses. Provide

comprehensive medical care

for children, pregnant & lactating women, and adults. Lead and participate in

specialist health camps

to enhance healthcare access. Identify and refer

critical cases

(e.g., severe malnutrition, pregnancy complications, critical illnesses) to appropriate healthcare facilities. Collaborate with

ASHAs, ANMs, and AWWs, BRB staff and Local NGO/CBO, Local decision makers

to facilitate timely and effective patient referrals. Conduct

nutrition and health education sessions

to promote preventive healthcare practices. Maintain

accurate medical records

and document patient progress for evaluation and reporting.

Prepare medicine indents

to ensure timely availability of essential drugs.

Verify medicine stocks regularly

to maintain quality and prevent shortages.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A Registered Medical Practitioner (MBBS/MD/BAMS/BHMS) with Medical Council of India / National Medical Commission / State Medical Council.
Networking with other Medical fraternity able to Deploy Doctors during the special health camps with relevant experience in Gynecology / Pediatrics / Dermatology / General Medicine / BDS / Orthopedics on need basis and requirement at the project intervention areas in consultation with Project team.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Medical Expertise & Clinical Decision-Making

- Strong knowledge of diagnostics, treatment, and patient care.

Emergency Care & Referrals

- Ability to manage urgent cases and refer patients to higher healthcare facilities when needed.

Community Health & Preventive Care

- Skilled in conducting health education sessions and promoting awareness.

Collaboration & Coordination

- Effective teamwork with ASHAs, ANMs, AWWs, and other healthcare providers.

Medical Documentation & Inventory Management

- Proficient in maintaining patient records and managing medicines.

Take care of any other responsibilities as per the timely requirements by the project.

Equal Opportunities

Bal Raksha Bharat aims to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, color, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Child Safeguarding

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff

The post holder is required to carry out the duties by the BRB's anti-harassment policy.



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No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday All children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence against children is no longer tolerated
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