Medical Assistant

Job Description

Title: Medical Assistant

Company Name: Bandhu Social Welfare Society

Vacancy: 01

Age: 20 to 35 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: Tk. 41161 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Diploma in Medical Technology

• At least 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age 20 to 35 years
• Only Male

• Needs experience and skills in working with excluded and people of concerns in the community.
• Patient, persuasive and have the confidence and experience needed to be taken seriously by the beneficiary.
• Needs to understand community dynamics
• Knowledge on Gender Identities and discrimination
• Leadership skills and supervisory experience, including the ability to contribute in team performance
• Communication & Coordination Skills
• Interpersonal Skills: Empathetic and Assertive
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Familiarity with principles of monitoring & evaluation.
• Experience in writing brief narrative reports
• Able to work collaboratively with internal staff and external providers
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Chittagonian
• TEAM Player
• Adaptability
• Compassion
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage and coordinate with internal and external departments Ability to analyze and interpret data

• Provide high-quality STI, HTC, and GH services to Sex Workers and Hijra Community at service centers and sub-service centers.

• Conduct thorough physical examinations of beneficiaries, strictly adhering to proper Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) procedures, and ensuring utmost privacy.

• Accurately document both present and past medical complaints of beneficiaries on health cards, and prescribe medicines according to treatment protocols.

• Ensure proper dispensing of drugs, including Directly Observed Therapy (DOTs), while maintaining accurate records.

• Issue prescriptions for STIs to both female and male partners, following the guidelines set by the BMDC protocol.

• Ensure availability and functionality of essential clinical setup, such as patient beds, spotlights, privacy screens, adequate lighting, and running water supply.

• Additionally, maintain and utilize infection prevention equipment, including autoclaves and incinerators, as well as clinical equipment like blood pressure machines, thermometers, and weight scales.

• Ensure that the medicine store is well-stocked with appropriate medications stored in optimal conditions.

• Regularly update the medicine stock register, review stock levels, and promptly notify relevant authorities of any stock-outs or impending expiry dates.

• Prepare medicine requisitions as necessary.

• Uphold ethical principles, including confidentiality, non-discrimination towards gender diverse populations and hijra communities, and treating beneficiaries with utmost respect and dignity.

• Safely store blister packs of DOTs medication (e.g., Cefixime and Azithromycin) at service centers until verified by PR or SR representatives. Keep records of blister incineration after verification.

• Thoroughly implement monitoring tools for clinical activities related to STI, GH, TB, and HTC services. Regularly review clinic performance, provide guidance to staff, and report to the Program Specialist/Coordinator.

• Provide counseling assistance on personal risk assessments, safer sex behaviors, and partner notification.

• Conduct the 4Cs approach (compliance with treatment, counseling for prevention, condom demonstration, contact tracing) during counseling sessions, in line with national and project guidelines.

• Demonstrate proper condom usage.

• Conduct TB screening for all clinic attendees.

• Ensure prompt referral of suspected TB cases to DOTS centers for diagnosis and/or treatment, and ensure follow-up of TB-positive cases to ensure treatment adherence.   

• Perform HTC activities as per schedule, including pre and post-test counseling, sample collection from HTC clients, rapid HIV testing according to the designated algorithm, delivery of test results to clients, and maintaining confidentiality.

• Accompany HIV-positive clients to the care, support, and treatment center (CSTC).

• Prepare requisition lists for HTC reagents and consumables, and maintain an updated stock register for HTC materials.

• Properly store and document Quality Control (QC) samples to be sent to the BSMMU laboratory.

• Maintain the cold chain for reagents and samples to ensure proper organization and preservation.   

• Accurately register clinic patients on each clinic day and maintain all relevant records and files. Submit monthly reports to the Service Center Manager/Sub-Service Center Manager. Prepare and submit monthly HTC reports to the SR focal person in a timely manner.   

• Assist with conducting regular awareness sessions among frontline workers and key stakeholders.

• Undertake any other assignments related to the project and organizational interests as assigned by higher authorities.

• Dedicate to ensuring the safety and well-being of all team members, promoting and implementing safeguarding standards, and actively encouraging the reporting of any incidents in line with established procedures of SHEA.

• Weekly 2 holidays,Mobile bill
• Festival Bonus: 2