Medical Doctor (Staff Health)

Job Description

Title: Medical Doctor (Staff Health)

Company Name: MSF Belgium (Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 18 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 119500 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)

• MBBS degree with valid BMDC license to practice is essential.

• Desirable any degree related to Occupational health.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 18 years

• 2-year experience minimum as a Medical Doctor.

• Desirable experience in NGO/ INGO/ Hospital in the Rohingya/ other camp context.

• Desirable experience in occupational health management in hospital settings. [OSHA trained MD is an advantage].

• Commitment to MSF’s Principles

• Behavioural Flexibility

• Results and Quality Orientation

• Teamwork and Cooperation

Job Context: The staff health medical doctor is to ensure staff well-being, safety in the field, and optimal performance by proving health services such as sick leave management, medical re-evaluation if needed to reduce absenteeism, preventative care, vaccinations, health education, and support for managing work-related health issues.

Position will be based in Camp 15 with frequent movements in Camp 14 and Coordination Office in Ukhiya.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sick Leave Oversight & Medical Assessment: Review sick leave certificates, conduct staff medical assessments when required, maintain confidential records, provide health guidance, and escalate complex cases to the Medical Coordinator.

• Medical Reimbursement & Documentation: Assess and validate staff medical reimbursement requests for clinical justification, coordinate with HR for timely processing, and handle all related documentation with strict confidentiality.

• Occupational Health & Safety Response: Manage workplace health concerns including injuries, exposures, and PEP follow-up, document incidents, and support preventive actions like staff vaccination and risk mitigation.

• Referral & External Care Guidance: Guide staff to appropriate public or private healthcare services, maintain an updated list of reliable providers, and ensure that external care meets ethical and clinical standards.

• Preventive Health & Staff Education: Oversee staff vaccination compliance, emergency supply readiness, conduct staff health briefings and refresher sessions, and lead awareness campaigns on seasonal and public health risks.

• Mental Health Coordination & Support: Collaborate with the Staff Psychologist to provide integrated mental health support, refer cases respectfully, and ensure full confidentiality and privacy for affected staff.

• Monitoring, Reporting & Health Trends: Monitor patterns in illnesses, absenteeism, and occupational hazards, prepare regular analytical reports with recommendations, and support the design of preventive strategies.

• Emergency Response & Availability: Ensure presence across coordination and project sites, remain available after hours for urgent health issues, and provide timely advice, referral, or intervention as per MSF’s staff health framework.

• Policy Compliance, Medical Ethics & Coordination: Promote adherence to the MSF Staff Health Policy, coordinate with supervisors and HR on policy matters, report any breaches, and uphold strict standards of medical ethics and confidentiality.

• Medical allowance,Weekly 2 holidays
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Medical insurance for employee and direct dependents based on Health Care Policy- Locally Hired Staff (LHS).Salary is not negotiable.

• Income tax deduction at source will be applicable based on the current income tax rule.

• Festival bonus entitlement is effective upon completing one (01) year of uninterrupted services with MSF.

• There are no provisions for relocations.