Medical Officer – Red Crescent Blood Center

Job Description

Title: Medical Officer – Red Crescent Blood Center

Company Name: The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Mohammadpur)

Salary: --

Experience: --

Published: 2026-10-01

Application Deadline: 2026-10-08

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Requirements: --

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:

The Red Cross-Red Crescent Movement is the largest volunteer organization in the world. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), a national society of the Movement, constituted on 31 March 1973 by the President's Order No. 26 of 1973 with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971, is the biggest humanitarian organization in the country. As an auxiliary to the government in terms of providing the humanitarian assistance, BDRCS has been working to prevent and alleviate human suffering through rendering humanitarian services in partnership with local authorities and communities across all the districts of Bangladesh through its 68 branches and dedicated network of volunteers, in line with the international humanitarian standards and adhering to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

BDRCS activities include Humanitarian Response, Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Management, Health and Wellbeing, Capacity Building and Promoting Red Cross/ Red Crescent ideals and principles.

Currently BDRCS is looking for a suitable Bangladeshi candidate for the Red Crescent Blood Program. The position details are as under:

• Job Nature: Contractual

• Duration of Contract: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of fund)

• Reportable To: Director, Red Crescent Blood Program.

• Age Limit: 40 years (Age limit may be relaxed in case of potential candidates)

• Duty Station: Red Crescent Blood Center, Mohammadpur, Dhaka

• Job Purpose: The Medical Officer at the Red Crescent Blood Center is responsible for overseeing blood donation activities, ensuring donor and recipient safety, maintaining compliance with medical standards, and supervising the collection, testing, and distribution of blood and blood products.

Job Description/ Responsibilities-

Key Responsibilities:

• Donor Assessment & Care:

  • Conduct pre-donation medical screening of donors, including health history and physical examination.

  • Provide medical counseling to donors regarding eligibility, deferral, and post-donation care.

  • Address donor reactions and medical emergencies during or after donation.

• Blood Collection & Processing:

  • Supervise and ensure proper collection, handling, and labeling of blood samples.

  • Ensure compliance with protocols for blood storage, testing, and transfusion safety.

  • Collaborate with laboratory staff to monitor blood component separation and quality control.

• Patient & Hospital Coordination:

  • Liaise with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers to ensure timely supply of safe blood products.

  • Assess patient needs and advise on blood transfusion requirements.

• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Control:

  • Ensure adherence to national and international blood safety regulations (e.g., WHO, Red Crescent, national health authority guidelines).

  • Oversee infection control measures and safe disposal of biohazardous materials.

  • Maintain accurate medical records and reports.

• Training & Public Awareness:

  • Train healthcare staff, nurses, and volunteers in donor screening, blood collection, and emergency management.

  • Participate in awareness campaigns to promote voluntary blood donation and educate the public on blood safety.

• Research & Continuous Improvement:

  • Contribute to research and advancements in transfusion medicine.

  • Stay updated on medical best practices, emerging diseases, and innovations in blood banking.

• Salary: As per the policy of the Red Crescent Blood Center.