Medical Officer

Job Description

Title: Medical Officer

Company Name: HEED Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Moulvibazar

Salary: Tk. 75946 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

Education Qualification:

- MBBS Degree from any recognized university (MPH preferable).

- Any third division/ class in an academic career will lead to ineligibility.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant field and/ or area of health programme management.

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

• Age At most 40 years

• Ability to work with government development partners and related stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

• Commendable knowledge in health and social structures of Bangladesh.

• Strong administrative, management and motivational skill.

• Good oral and written communication skills, both in Bangla and

English.

• Knowledge in application of Software, e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Microsoft PowerPoint.

• The position will be based at the project office/ district office with frequent field visits.

HEED Bangladesh is Non-Government and non-political National Organization working in the field of Health, Education and Economic Development for 50 (fifty) years. The Organization invites applications from the suitable candidates for its TB Control Program in Sylhet, Habiganj Sunamgonj & and Moulvibazar Districts of GFATM project as a sub-recipient NGO of BRAC.

Major Responsibilities

Implementation:

a. Strengthen the government health system for integrated TB control and prevention services.

b. Promote government ownership and stewardship for implementing TB services.

c. Support the National TBProgramme for implementation and long-term sustainability.

d. Coordinated planning with NTP in support of the transition towards government stewardship of key programme activities.

e. Support National TB Programme for implementation of National TB/PPT/DR TB /TB HIV/High Risk population guidelines and SoPs.

f. Optimum utilization of the resources and smooth implementation of the programme under the leadership of NTP.

g. Monitor and supervise the implementation of TB programme with an extensive field visit.

h. Periodic data analysis, programme reviews/ meetings at different with filed staff in collaboration with BTP following national guidelines and reach targets/ milestone.

i. To functioning Gene X-pert and TB diagnostic center.

j. Coordinate and provide support in activities for TB programme in the relevant geographic areas.

k. Support to identify training need and ensure training to concerned staff.

l. Supervise and provide technical support to ensure anti-TB treatment according NTP guidelines including Directly Observed Treatment.

m. Supervise and provide support for proper recording of patients and updating information to ensure improved case detection and treatment success.

n. Coordinate and provide support referral of presumptive and complicated cases to designed facilities for further diagnosis and management.

o. Facilitate monthly and quarterly staff meetings to review progress and develop action for further improvement of the programme.

p. Coordinate and provide support in availability of anti-TB drugs and other supplies.

q. Coordinate and provide support with government and field staff to well-functioning Gene X-pet site to catch up missing cases.

r. Prepare action-taking report based on previous findings.

Monitoring, supervision and coordination:

a. Maintain regular coordination with Government, BRAC and other stakeholders in implementing TB Control activities.

b. Monitoring project activities and supervise the work of the supervisory staff directly through regular field visit and providing technical assistance.

c. Supervise and coordinate quality assurance and surveillance system.

d. Ensure contract investigation actively in respective area for strengthening case findings.

Reporting and dissemination:

a. Ensure timely, accurately and complete reporting as per agreement.

b. Ensure any other report to BRAC and NTP as and when necessary.

c. Prepare and submit field visit report as per action plan.

As per HEED policy.