JOB OPPORTUNITY
United Mission to Nepal Medical and Development Trust (UMN MDT) is a public trust with the objectives of managing Tansen and Okhaldhunga Hospitals, working in communities for the health, education, and self-reliance of those living in poverty in Nepal, and carrying out other social service work for the public good.
Okhaldhunga Community Hospital (OCH) is a project of UMN MDT. Since it was established as a small clinic in 1962, OCH has been devotedly serving the community. This 50-bedded hospital is a general care hospital providing affordable quality and cost-effective health care to the people of Okhaldhunga and the surrounding regions with plans to expand towards a 100-bed hospital in the future.
Position: General Surgeon
Required No.: 1
Qualification and Experience:
- Master of Surgery in General Surgery (or equivalent) from a recognised university with Nepal Medical Council (NMC) registration.
The general surgeon position is one of the senior doctors’ jobs at OCH. The successful candidate would:
- be expected to have experience in clinical leadership and training junior doctors and other staff.
- model a patient-centred care approach towards inpatient and outpatient management and
- promote and model a culture amongst clinical staff of learning and continuous quality improvement.
Salary and benefits will be according to OCH standards.
All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for the position. The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from our website: www.umn.org.np/vacancy.
Completed application form (in word document) accompanied by electronic copies of academic qualifications (including MBBS and MS), a passport size photograph, registration certificate from NMC, a certificate of equivalence from NMC, if required should be sent via e-mail to info.och@umn.org.np latest by 5pm on 20 March 2023 (06 Chaitra 2079). Applications must be in English. Late applications will not be considered. Only electronic applications will be considered.
Interviews will take place at Okhaldhunga Community Hospital Siddhicharan NP – 11, Sobru, Okhaldhunga District, Province 1 in late March or early April 2023 (mid Chaitra 2079). Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and the recruitment process.
We especially encourage applications from women and members of marginalised groups.