RH Doctor

Job Summary: The Reproductive Health (RH) Doctor provides primary healthcare services to beneficiaries of reproductive health services and works as part of the medical team at the health center. The doctor conducts routine examinations during and after pregnancy, diagnoses and treats medical conditions, and follows up on treatment. Critical childbirth cases are referred to the hospital. The doctor provides services to both the local community and displaced populations in Lebanon.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide healthcare to beneficiaries of primary healthcare services following the Ministry of Health’s strategy.
2. Refer critical childbirth cases to the nearest hospital.
3. Conduct regular medical examinations for pregnant patients during and after pregnancy and childbirth, in accordance with the health program policies and procedures.
4. Provide counseling on family planning to support the family planning policy.
5. Treat and follow up with patients to monitor the effectiveness of the provided treatment.
6. Prepare and provide medical reports for beneficiaries.
7. Contribute to raising community awareness about health issues and the use of protective measures.
8. Train and provide guidance to nursing staff to promote medical awareness and the use of protective procedures.
9. Behave professionally and personally in a way that upholds the credibility of IHAO and does not endanger its humanitarian mission.
10. Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine is required.
• At least two (2) years of work experience as a doctor in the field of reproductive health or a similar field is required.
• Good knowledge of national health programs and the government health structure is required.
• Excellent leadership skills are required.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required.
• Previous experience working with an NGO or international organization is an advantage.

Success Factors:

• Commitment to humanitarian principles such as neutrality, impartiality, independence, and humanity.
• Motivated and self-driven.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate.
• Commitment to IHAO principles.
• Ability to manage stress effectively.
• Commitment to achieving sustainable development in:
  • A world free of preventable maternal deaths.
  • A world where family planning services are universally available.

Job Vacancy: RH Doctor – Basrah

The Iraq Health Access Organization (IHAO) is currently seeking a qualified Reproductive Health (RH) Doctor to join our team in Basrah. This position is open to both internal and external applicants; however, priority will be given to qualified internal candidates.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates are required to submit their CV along with a cover letter in either PDF or Word format to the following email address: hriraqih@gmail.com. Please note that applications submitted in formats other than PDF or Word will be considered corrupted and will not be processed.

Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted no later than December 22, 2024.

Subject Line: Please include “RH Doctor – Basrah” in the subject line of your email.

We look forward to receiving your application.