Medical Assistant

Job Description

Title: Medical Assistant

Company Name: RTM International Sylhet

Vacancy: 8

Age: Na

Job Location: Noakhali

Salary: --

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years

• Diploma

• Diploma in Medical Faculty (DMF) program from a recognized institution.

• Valid registration from BMDC.

• 1 to 2 years

• Experience and other Requirements: Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in low resources or humanitarian settings.

• Additional competencies:

• Prior experience in emergency response or in resource-limited settings like Bhasanchar or FDMN camps is highly desirable.

• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to be stationed in a remote location and work in challenging conditions.

• Fluency in Bangla; basic English is preferred; knowledge of local dialect is an advantage.

Reports To: Senior Medical Officer cum Hospital Coordinator/ Clinic in Charge

About RTMI:

Research, Training and Management International (RTMI) is a non-profit, women-led resource organization established in 1994 transforming development landscapes across Bangladesh including Cox’s Bazar, Bhasanchar and Sylhet.

Job Responsibilities:

RTMI is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to support TB screening, non-communicable disease (NCD) services, and general outpatient department (OPD) care and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) focal in Bhasanchar. The Medical Assistant will work across both the PHC and the 20-bed hospital, supporting doctors and nurses in delivering comprehensive and high-quality services to the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support OPD consultations by taking patient histories, checking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and assisting doctors during clinical assessments and minor procedures.

• Conduct initial screening and symptom assessment for tuberculosis (TB), ensure sputum collection and preparation, and support TB treatment adherence and patient follow-up.

• Assist with NCD services, including screening for hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic diseases; monitor patients` conditions and provide counseling on lifestyle modifications and medication adherence.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, registers, and screening logs for TB and NCD services, as well as general OPD.

• Dispense medications as directed by doctors and assist in providing proper patient education on medication use and disease prevention.

• Support referral processes for complicated TB, NCD, or other critical cases to higher-level facilities, ensuring proper documentation and coordination.

• Collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff to ensure integrated and patient-centered care.

• Promote health education and awareness among patients and community members, including counseling on TB prevention, chronic disease management, and general health practices.

• Demonstrate Cultural sensitivity and non-discriminatory behavior while serving the patients.

• Follow strict infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures across the 20-bed hospital and PHC.

• Regularly monitor IPC compliance in all service areas, including outpatient, inpatient, operating theater, maternity, laboratory, pharmacy, and support services.

• Train and mentor all health facility staff (clinical and non-clinical) on IPC practices, including proper hand hygiene, use of PPE, safe waste disposal, and environmental cleaning.

• Participate in trainings and capacity-building activities as assigned to strengthen skills and service quality.

• Uphold patient confidentiality and ethical standards at all times.

• Perform any other tasks assigned by RTMI authority to support service delivery and program objectives.

Employment Status: Contractual (05 months, may extend later)

Job Location: Bhasanchar

• Compensation & other benefits: As per organization policy

• Salary: As Per Organization Policy