Public Health Physician

Summary of the Job:

The Job holder shall work alongside MOPH departments, healthcare facilities and communities to support in improving the overall health of the Qatar population by focusing on providing information to these entities that will lead to improved programs and policies that has direct impact on the future health of the public.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct professional research and analysis to determine how to improve different issues and challenges in the public health sector.

2. Analyse epidemiological trends of the diseases and their risk factors to the community by conducting epidemiological studies and surveillance.

3. Benchmark the health programs of Qatar with the regional and international standards related to public health.

4. Develop and present the findings and their opinions to management in order to develop policies and procedures.

5. Review current program and policies that target the public health and determine if they can be improved in one way or another.

6. Plan & implement action plan for existing project and programs.

7. Ensure effective partnerships within the core departments of MOPH to strengthen the information flow internally and externally.

8. Monitor various health programs and evaluate the progress made.

9. Collaborate with partners in governmental, non-governmental & private organizations on health program development and implementation.

10. Organize workshops/trainings for diverse group of audience in collaboration with WHO consultants and various other stakeholders.

11. Organize awareness campaigns in educational institutions, malls, workplaces & participate in counselling of the public on the risk factors of various diseases and the role of healthy lifestyle.

12. Develop and participate in Public Health research.

13. Perform other duties as requested to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

Essential Education:

Master's degree in public health and PhD within the field of Public Health, Epidemiology, related medical science or Healthcare Management.

Essential Experience:

Minimum 10 years experience acquired in positions relevant to the scope.