Medical Assistant

Job Description

Title: Medical Assistant

Company Name: Global Unnayan Seba Sangstha (GUSS)

Vacancy: 2

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 30000 - 30000 (Monthly)

Experience: --

Published: 2026-06-08

Application Deadline: 2026-07-08

Education:

Requirements: --

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:

1. Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Register patients and maintain an organized flow of clients at the health post.

• Conduct triage, record vital signs, and perform MUAC screening for malnutrition.

• Assist the Medical Officer during patient consultations, examinations, minor procedures, and emergency care.

• Dispense prescribed medications and provide clear guidance on dosage and usage.

• Deliver health education and counselling on hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, and immunization.

• Identify patients needing referral to higher-level facilities and assist in the referral process.

• Support community outreach activities as required, including health awareness sessions.

2. NCD Screening and Prevention

• Perform routine Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) screening for all eligible patients and community members, including blood pressure measurement (hypertension), random/fasting blood glucose testing (diabetes), BMI and waist circumference assessment (obesity), and other NCD risk factor screenings as per national or organizational protocols.

• Identify individuals with abnormal NCD screening results, provide immediate basic counselling on lifestyle modifications (healthy diet, physical activity, tobacco and alcohol cessation), and refer confirmed or high-risk cases to the Medical Officer or higher-level facilities for diagnosis and management.

• Maintain accurate NCD screening registers, records, and follow-up tracking; contribute to community-based NCD awareness campaigns and early detection activities.

3. Medicines, Supplies, and Infection Control

• Assist in the safe and rational use of medicines under the Medical Officer’s guidance.

• Maintain stock records for medicines, vaccines, and supplies; report shortages promptly.

• Ensure proper storage and handling of medical supplies.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the health post and patient care areas.

• Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including waste management and sterilization of equipment.

4. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate patient records, registers, and tally sheets.

• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly health post reports on patient load, services provided, and health trends.

• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards regarding patient information.

5. Coordination and Teamwork

• Collaborate with Medical Officer, health staff, volunteers, and community health workers for efficient service delivery.

• Attend regular staff meetings and provide input on health post operations and community health trends.

• Assist supervisors, sector representatives, and donors during field visits and monitoring exercises.

6. Accountability, Safeguarding

• Provide care with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

• Uphold safeguarding, PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), and gender-sensitive practices.

• Promote equitable access to healthcare for all community members, including children, women, elderly, and persons with disabilities.

• Respond professionally to community feedback and concerns, ensuring patient satisfaction and trust.

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