Medical Officer (National Officer)

Responsibilities & Context

Job Responsibility:

Lead and prepare monthly supportive supervision and quality improvement plan for the health facilities

Support National Programme Officer (Health Coordination) in developing and updating standard operating procedures and adapting clinical and operational guidelines with international standards

Together with clinical supervisros, perform monthly supportive supervision to health facilities, conduct clinical audits and provide feedback for necessary improvement and adaptation

Plan and conduct staff capacity building activities, including formal trainings, CMEs, developing job aids

Support optimal use of available resources, including medical supplies and personnel, to meet the needs of health facilities efficiently

Guide health facility mangers in health operation, including triage, patient flow, pharmacy, outpatient and inpatient management, laboratory, and patient rights and dignity and community feedback mechanism.

Guide implementation of infection prevention and control measures at health facility in line with WHO and IOM guidelines.

Support National Program Officer (EPR) in implementing emergency preparedness and response activities.

Support National health coordinators in preparing weekly and daily situation reports and other periodic reports.

Monitor and support implementation quality assurance and quality improvement interventions.

Support National Programme Officer (Health Coordination) in planning and updating health information management system

Maintain close coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders, including government agencies, UN agencies, NGOs, and community leaders

Provide guidance on the design and development of health facility infrastructure to ensure it meets operational needs and standards for quality care.

Cultivate an environment that encourages ongoing learning, quality enhancement, and the adoption of best practices across all health services.

Support in operational researches that contribute to the generation of evidence for improving health operations and policies.

Support the supervisor in any other task as assigned to.