Medical Assistant (Leda)

Job Description

Title: Medical Assistant (Leda)

Company Name: Bandhu Social Welfare Society

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Diploma in Medical Technology in DMF pass with BM DC registration.
∎ Diploma in Medical Technology
∎ At least 02 years of Medical Assistant diploma course completion from GoB authorized Institution of MATS and 01-year internship with BMDC registration.
∎ At least 1-year direct working experience with any of the marginalized and vulnerable community people will be preferred.
∎ BMDC Registration is mandatory

Experience Requirements:
∎ 1 to 2 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide high-quality STI, HTC, and GH services to Female Sex Workers and Gender Diverse individuals 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.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ Only females are allowed to apply
∎ Ability to exercise flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
∎ Ability to work within a team
∎ Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
∎ Ability to plan, evaluate and meet deadlines
∎ Knowledge in good report writing
∎ Good analytical skills
∎ Ability to plan, evaluate and meet deadlines
∎ Ability to learn or possess knowledge of a wide range of information technologies

Salary: Tk. 40546 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Weekly 2 holidays, Mobile bill
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 24 Oct 2023

Company Information:
∎ 18 Oct 2023
∎ Bandhu Social Welfare Society
∎ Address : 99 Kakrail, Dhaka-1000
∎ Business : A National NGO working on Health, Health Rights and Human Rights of the minorities population in Bangladesh

Category: Medical/Pharma

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Source: bdjobs.com

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