Medical Officer

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Monthly Doctor Consultation Schedule:
• Collaborate with Program Coordinator to develop monthly calendar for street consultations.
• Assign consultation slots to targeted zones based on chronic case load and referrals.
• Confirm internal and external availability 7 days in advance.
• Ensure transport and logistics are arranged for street visits.
• Communicate schedule to field teams and update shared calendars.
• Provide Medical Consultations and Review Treatment Plans:
• Conduct field consultations weekly or as scheduled.
• Review vital signs, symptoms, history, and diagnostics.
• Document diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up plans clearly in field records.
• Provide prescriptions in local language with pictorial guidance if needed.
• Review and approve treatment plans suggested by CHNs, ensuring alignment with standard protocols.
• Conduct Follow-up Visits for Chronic Cases and Provide Emergency Support:
• Prioritize high-risk chronic cases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy).
• Conduct in-person follow-ups for complex, unstable, or relapsing clients.
• Offer phone/video support for CHNs managing stable cases.
• Train and Guide CHNs and Nalam Workers on Medical Aspects:
• Conduct monthly training sessions on clinical issues (wound care, chronic disease signs, medication counseling).
• Review challenging field cases in team meetings for shared learning.
• Validate documentation in physical records and MIS.
• Provide practical demonstrations during joint field visits.
• Maintain training log and track individual competency growth.
• Offer supportive corrective feedback.
• Ensure Rational Treatment and Follow-Up:
• Follow WHO and national guidelines for prescriptions and clinical care.
• Avoid polypharmacy and unnecessary antibiotic use.
• Ensure lab referrals are justified and tracked to completion.
• Review and refine follow-up protocols for chronic clients (e.g., BP/Glucose monitoring).
• Conduct quarterly audits of prescriptions and follow-up logs.
• Maintain medical logs and perform periodic stock checks.