Medical Officer

Job Description

Title: Medical Officer

Company Name: Pulse Bangladesh Society

Vacancy: 2

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Negotiable

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 from a recognized institution with valid BMDC registration

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

• Experience in managing patients with NCD’s like Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD.

• Experience on disease prevention and health promotion strategies.

• Experience on monitoring and evaluation using supervision tools or other quality improvement method.

• Experience in capacity building of staff

• Team management

• Experience working in Clinic/PHC/Health Post preferably in Rohingya community as well as within the international humanitarian field

• At least 2 years of above experiences

Skills and qualities required:

• Excellent communication and reporting skills in English

• Communication skill in Chittagonian language

• Basic PC skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, Email (Gmail/Outlook)

• Capacity building

• Leadership and team building/management skill

• Good knowledge of humanitarian action and will to take part in PULSE and MdMJ actions

Language

• Good communication skills in Bangla and English.

• Chattagram local language will be given preference.

Maintaining Neutrality: Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity

• To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain the principle of neutrality in the workplace integrity and the workplace`s neutrality principle. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to its overall success. Engaging in political activities during working hours, public holidays, or weekends or using organizational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. Prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.

Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

• Pulse BD is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct while ensuring a robust commitment to gender equality and equal opportunity. Pulse BD recognize that each member`s behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our work. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, Pulse BD is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making, advocating for gender equality, and continuously enhancing our understanding of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.

Safeguarding and PSEA:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the Program goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a critical source of support guidance and expertise on safeguarding and establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Job Location: Ukhiya

Reported To: Program Officer

Job Purpose of Medical Officer:

The Medical Officer will be responsible for providing quality primary health care services at the Health Post, with a particular focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), alongside general outpatient, maternal health, first aid, and referral services in Project for promotion of primary and secondary prevention of non-communicable diseases and strengthening its follow-up system in Forcibility Displaced Myanmar Nationals in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The position ensures adherence to national guidelines, proper referral practices, and quality clinical care in a humanitarian setting.

Health Post Service Delivery and Day-to-Day Operations

• Ensure smooth delivery of daily Health Post services according to the approved service package.
• Provide clinical oversight during duty hours and ensure continuity of essential services, especially NCD-related care.
• Coordinate with nurses, paramedics, and health staff to ensure patient flow and service efficiency.
• Report any operational gaps, staff absence, or support needs to the Program Officer or Medical Coordinator.
• Patient Care with Focus on NCD Services
• Provide outpatient consultation and treatment for general illnesses, minor injuries, and common communicable diseases.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and other chronic conditions following standard treatment protocols.
• Conduct clinical assessments, review basic diagnostic tests, and develop appropriate treatment and follow-up plans for NCD patients.
• Provide counselling on lifestyle modification, medication adherence, diet, and long-term disease management.
• Maternal Health, Family Planning, and First Aid
• Provide clinical oversight, manage complications, and support ANC/PNC services in coordination with nursing/midwifery staff
• Support family planning counselling and services in coordination with nursing and paramedical staff.
• Stabilization and referral of emergency cases according to facility capacity.
• Referral and Follow-up
• Identify patients requiring secondary or tertiary level care and refer them according to established referral guidelines.
• Prepare referral documentation and explain referral decisions clearly to patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate with referral facilities and follow up referred and chronic NCD patients in collaboration with health staff and community workers.
• Reporting, Records, and Stock Monitoring
• Maintain accurate OPD, NCD, ANC/PNC, referral, and morbidity registers as per project and health sector requirements.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly clinical activity reports to the Program Officer.
• Monitor medicine and medical supply usage, ensure rational prescribing, and inform management about stock shortages in a timely manner.
• Quality Assurance and Infection Prevention
• Ensure clinical services are delivered in line with national guidelines, WHO standards, and Health Sector protocols.
• Supervise infection prevention and control (IPC) practices including waste segregation and safe disposal.
• Support continuous quality improvement through case review and on-the-job guidance to health staff.
• Coordination and Compliance
• Maintain close communication with the Medical Coordinator and Program Officer for technical and operational guidance.
• Coordinate with Health Sector, camp authorities, health partners and other stakeholders as required for service delivery and referrals.
• Comply with organizational policies including HR policy, PSEA, Code of Conduct, and workplace safety policies.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the authority relevant to Health Post operations.