History: Inspired by the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, and equipped by their medical training in India, and subsequent, training in public health and research at the Johns Hopkins University, the doctor couple Abhay and Rani Bang, founded Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health (SEARCH) in 1986. SEARCH is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) working in the poorest, semi-tribal district, Gadchiroli, in the state of Maharashtra, (India), 1000 km away from Mumbai.
Vision: SEARCH’s vision is 'Aarogya-Swaraj' which means ‘People’s Health in People's Hands’, by empowering individuals and communities to take charge of their own health, and thereby, help them achieve freedom from disease as well as dependence.
Mission: Mission of SEARCH is service, training, empowerment and research in health of the communities as expressed in its name.
Headquarter: Of SEARCH is ‘Shodhgram’, located 17 km from the district headquarter of the Gadchiroli district. The campus, spread over 47 Acres, is modeled over a mix of Gandhian Ashram, tribal village and modern facilities. It has more than 80 buildings including hospital, research center, training centers, training hostels, library, administrative offices, guest houses, tribal museum, community centers, mess cum dining facilities, residential facilities for 150 staff, solar plant, gym, playgrounds, walking track, organic farm and two lakes.
With a team of 150+ professionals and 150+ Community Health Workers, and presence in Gadchiroli, SEARCH has emerged as one of the most reputed and credible grass roots service and research organization in India making important breakthroughs in the public health problems of India and globally over past 36 years.
Hospital of SEARCH
120 Bed Hospital providing care to 55,000+ patient annually from 2500 villages.
OPD
Regular: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Infertility, Psychiatry & Mental Health including Addiction, Learning Disability, General Medicine & Pediatrics, Neurology, Diabetology, Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal
Special: Spine Care, Pain clinic, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Joint Care, ENT
Surgical Specialties – Spine Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, ENT Surgeries, Laparoscopy, Thyroid Surgeries, Gynecology, General Surgery, Gastro-surgery, Urology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Endoscopy. Annually 700 major surgeries.
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Unit
Para-clinical Services – Counselling, Psychometric tests, Hematology, Biochemistry, ECG, Blood Storage Unit, Digital X-ray, USG
IPD – ICU, Casualty, General Medical and Surgical Disciplines including infectious, emergency, simple trauma, pediatrics, MTP, snake bites, pneumonia, Detoxification and psychiatry unit
Regular AV and In person health education programs
Training of tribal and rural youth in paramedical services
Generic Medicines and Pharmacy services
Ambulance Services to 100 villages.
Opportunities for Young and established Medical Professionals for Internship and providing Voluntary services. More than 300 eminent doctors provide services at SEARCH including surgeons as Dr Shekhar Bhojraj and Dr Mufazzal Lakadawala.
Number of Vacancies: 4
Job Specifications
1) Position: Staff Nurse
2) Location: Shodhgram, Campus of SEARCH in Gadchiroli district
3) Reporting to: Medical Superintendent
Job Description
To ensure quality care services in the OPD.
To provide basic emergency and medical care in IPD.
To specialize in telemedicine streams and provide service in the OPD & IPD.
To provide pre and post-operative care during surgical camp in IPD.
Supervising all Nurses administratively.
Ensuring development and implementation of good nursing protocols in the Hospital
Training and capacity building of Nurses and Nursing Assistants
Assisting in Hospital Administration including purchasing, inventory management, CSSD, Store, Operation Theater and other allied services.
Maintain regular patient and other hospital records as per need.
Participating in other activities of SEARCH as required.
Candidate Profile
GNM / BNs Nursing with 3-5 years of experience.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in Marathi or Hindi is required
Ability to use MS Office on computer.
Minimum commitment of 3 years.
Benefit package
Salary: Negotiable as per qualification and experience.
Annual increment: Assured as per the policy of SEARCH.
Accommodation: Will be provided in the campus as per need (single or family).
Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Medical Insurance and Gratuity will be applicable as per the policy of SEARCH.
Health Care: Primary health care free in the Hospital of SEARCH.
Education of Children: Free pick and drop back facility for children in school at the Gadchiroli Town (with CBSE School till 12th standard).
Scholarship to children of the Staff for higher education as per policy of SEARCH.
Spouse: SEARCH considers the position of the Spouse of the candidate empathetically, and though not assured, strive to explore appropriate job for the spouse based on need and competencies of the candidate.
Growth of the Individual: SEARCH strives to provide learning opportunities through mentoring by eminent medical professionals, courses and visits to the Staff.
Leaves: 16 days Summer vacation + 7 days Diwali vacation + 10 Casual Leaves + 12 National Holidays.
Note: Probation period in SEARCH is one year.
Send your updated CV/Resume to: hr@searchforhealth.ngo.
Mark ‘For the post of Staff Nurse’ in subject line of mail.
