Medical Doctor

Job Description – Field Doctor (Mobile Health Unit Project, Gurdaspur District)

Position: Field Doctor (Mobile Health Unit)

Location: Gurdaspur, Punjab

Employment Type: Contractual (1.5 months) with possibility of extension to another project basis performance

Start Date: Immediate

Reports To: Manager- Programs

Role Overview

The Field Doctor will be a key member of the Mobile Health Unit (MHU) team delivering primary healthcare services in underserved areas of Gurdaspur. The role includes conducting OPD consultations, managing maternal and child health cases, preventive screenings, and ensuring timely referral of critical cases. The doctor will also support health awareness sessions and maintain proper medical documentation to contribute to overall community health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical consultation and treatment to patients through MHUs in assigned villages.
• Diagnose illnesses, prescribe medicines, and maintain electronic/digital patient health records .
• Deliver services under the project mandate, including:
• Basic OPD services for common illnesses and NCDs.
• Maternal and Child Health (MCH) care , including ANC, PNC, and immunization support.
• Preventive health check-ups (BP, diabetes, anaemia, malnutrition, etc.).
• Ability to provide basic emergency care and stabilization before referral
• Identify and refer patients needing secondary/tertiary care to government health facilities, and ensure proper follow-up.
• Support awareness, IEC, counselling sessions on hygiene, nutrition, preventive health, promotive healthcare and disease management.
• Work closely with ANMs, ASHAs, and Anganwadi workers for effective community mobilization and continuity of care.
• Ensure availability and rational usage of medicines and diagnostic kits in coordination with the pharmacist.
• Maintain regular reporting and documentation as per project M&E framework (MIS, quarterly reports).
• Participate in training, community outreach, and periodic monitoring visits.
• Uphold medical ethics, patient confidentiality, and project guidelines at all times.

Qualification & Experience

• MBBS degree from a recognized university with valid registration under the Medical Council of India / Haryana State Medical Council.
• 0-4 years of clinical experience in rural/field/community health settings preferred.
• Ability to work in field-based/mobile setups and with diverse communities.
• Strong knowledge of maternal and child health, NCD management, and preventive healthcare .
• Familiarity with government health programs (NHM, ICDS, etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Comfortable working in resource-limited, rural settings with extensive field travel.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in Punjabi , Hindi, and English .
• Ability to build trust with rural communities, particularly women and vulnerable groups.
• Team player with ability to coordinate with paramedics, volunteers, and community health workers.
• Commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes in underserved areas.

Compensation & Benefits

• Consolidated monthly salary ₹60,000 to 80,000 per month as per experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact community health initiative in one of India’s most underserved districts.

Interested? Send your application with updated resume at cares@saathiventures.com.