Senior Medical Officer (Female)

Duty Station
Head Office, Islamabad, with coordination in field offices (Attock, Lahore, Karachi).

Purpose
The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) provides strategic medical oversight, technical guidance, and quality assurance for protection-linked medical interventions under Inspire Pakistan's UNHCR-supported programme.

The role ensures protection-sensitive medical assessment, referral, documentation, and follow-up for refugees and persons with specific needs (PSNs), including persons with disabilities, individuals with chronic illnesses, GBV survivors, elderly persons, and individuals with serious health vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities
Protection-Sensitive Medical Oversight
Conduct and review comprehensive medical assessments for cases referred through protection and case management systems.

Review and validate medical reports, diagnoses, treatment plans, and cost estimates for accuracy, appropriateness, and necessity.

Provide medical recommendations to support protection case submissions and assistance decisions.

Ensure strict confidentiality and protection-sensitive handling of medical information.

Referral Pathways & Coordination
Establish and maintain referral pathways with public and private hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, and specialists.

Coordinate with UNHCR health focal points and relevant partners on complex or high-cost medical cases.

Liaise with government health departments and service providers to facilitate refugee access to health services.

Participate in Refugee Referral Network (RRN) and inter-agency health coordination forums as required.

Integration with Protection & Case Management
Work closely with Case Management, GBV, and MHPSS teams to ensure integrated, survivor-centred responses.

Identify medical cases requiring urgent protection intervention and escalate them appropriately.

Provide technical input for GBV-related health cases and mental health referrals, in coordination with specialised staff.

Supervision & Capacity Building
Provide technical supervision and guidance to the Medical Assistant and relevant protection staff.

Build the capacity of Case Management and CBP teams on:

Basic medical screening

Medical red flags

Understanding medical documentation

Referral protocols and follow-up

Quality Assurance, Reporting & Compliance
Ensure compliance with national medical regulations, humanitarian health standards, and UNHCR protection principles.

Monitor the quality of medical services provided through referral networks.

Prevent fraud, duplication, or unnecessary medical interventions.

Contribute to internal and donor reporting through medical analysis, trends, and evidence-based inputs.

Other Duties
Perform any other duties related to the position, as reasonably assigned by the Supervisor, in line with organisational policies and operational requirements.

Qualifications & Experience
MBBS from a recognised institution.

Valid PMDC/PMC registration.

Postgraduate qualification (MPH, MCPS, FCPS, or a relevant speciality) preferred.

Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience.

At least 2–3 years of experience in humanitarian, refugee, or protection-linked health programming.

Strong understanding of UNHCR protection frameworks and medical referral systems.

Policies & Compliance
The position is subject to and governed by the organisation's policies, procedures, codes of conduct, and ethical standards.

All staff are required to comply with all applicable policies at all times as a condition of employment.