Central Tibetan Administration:

Department of Health

Title: PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS

Overview: The Department of Health seeks medical professionals to provide for the health care needs of the settlements.

Location: Orissa, Miao, Ladakh, Delek Hospital

Service Code: CTA-DoH-01-2012

Service Track: Professional

Host Institute Information: DOH seeks to make Tibetan refugee settlements viable by improving the basic health of the Tibetan refugee population in India and Nepal. The department has 7 hospitals, 4 primary health centers and 43 clinics. Active programs include:

• Drinking water and sanitation • Health education and training

• Ngoenga School for Tibetan children with special needs

• Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS prevention and control

• Health data collection • Reproductive health care

• Substance abuse and mental health • Hepatitis B control and prevention

• Malaria prevention and control

Role: The resident physician will be based in one of the four settlements of Orissa, Miao, Ladakh and Dharamsala (Delek Hospital).The physician would care for patients both in the immediate camp as well as neighboring settlements, offering preventive services and treatment, and assisting in the effective operation of the local clinic. In addition to providing medical care, s/he would help improve the practical knowledge of nurses and health professionals in the clinic and strengthen overall capacity to deliver effective and timely services. Two or more years of experience and a minimum commitment of six months are desired.

AT A GLANCE:

Opening: 3 Fellows                               

Sector: Health

Experience Level: Mid-Advanced                   

Time Commitment:   6 months+

Field Based: Yes         

Host Type: CTA.      

Start Date: July 1, 2012

Eligibility & Benefits:

• Small monthly stipend

• Partial assistance with accommodation

Requirements: Medical professionals with at least two or more years of experience with a MBBS, MD or related medical degree.

Current Status:

Closed and not accepting applications.

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