Website Gurkha Welfare Trust Nepal
The Gurkha Welfare Trust Nepal (GWT (N)) invites applications from suitably qualified and interested applicants for the position of Mobile Health Practitioner (MHP) to be based in any of our Area Welfare Centres (AWCs) across Nepal, with frequent travel to other AWCs as per the need.
Mobile Health Practitioner
Required Qualifications/Experience and Skills:
- Must have qualified as Health Assistant/Staff Nurse (PCL level) as a minimum.
- Must be registered with Nepal Health Professional Council or Nepal Nursing Council
- At least three years’ experience in GoN/Private hospitals/ Health Posts/ Primary Healthcare centres
- Sound knowledge and skills in basic medicine and pharmacology
- Good written communication skills in English and Nepali
- Native speaker level in Nepali
- Must be computer literate
- Working knowledge and application of relevant Country legislation governing medical practice
Job Responsibilities:
The Mobile Health Practitioner (MHP) is responsible for the management of the basic clinic facilities in the rural AWCs and home visits to pensioners within the Area of Responsibility (AoR) of the AWCs. They will particularly visit vulnerable pensioners identified from each AWC and provide comprehensive assessments and primary care treatment. The MHP must be able to work clinically and effectively with both medical and non-medical staff and to train home careers, and to use the medical equipment provided. He/she must have the ability to analyze the situation and take appropriate decision during home visit within GWT(N) policies, being able to work independently and as part of a team, paying careful attention to detail and managing multiple tasks. MHPs are considered field staff and are required to do lots of home visits for providing medical support to our vulnerable patients.
Note: Please read through the Job Description for further information on job responsibilities.
Remunerations:
The position falls under EG-03 of our pay structure and will receive a basic monthly salary of NPR. 64,143. All other benefits and facilities will be provided as per GWT(N) Policies and Procedures.
The job is offered for three years initially and may be extended on the basis of need and performance.
Applications:
Qualified, experienced, and interested applicants are invited to apply for the position by Mon, 16 Oct 23.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the assessment process.
To apply and for more details, please visit our website – https://www.gwt.org.uk/nepal/nepal-vacancy/
The Gurkha Welfare Trust Nepal is an equal opportunity employer.
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