Officer - Paramedic
Job Description
Title: Officer - Paramedic
Company Name: ActionAid Bangladesh
Vacancy: 1
Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Minimum Salary: Tk. 74356 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ 2 to 3 years
Published: 4 Feb 2025
Education:
∎ Certification as a paramedic / midwife / medical assistant.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 2-3 years of experience in emergency medical care, preferably in crisis or refugee contexts
∎ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Resilience and flexibility in working under challenging conditions.
∎ High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining patient care standards.
∎ Commitment to humanitarian principles and ethics.
∎ In-depth knowledge of pre-hospital care, trauma management, and emergency medicine.
∎ Proven ability to perform under pressure and make swift decisions in emergencies.
∎ Compassionate, empathetic, and culturally aware of the needs of vulnerable populations.
∎ Capability to work effectively in challenging environments with limited resources.
∎ Experience in both independent work and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
∎ Familiarity with basic IT systems for reporting and data collection is a plus.
∎ At least 2-3 years of experience in emergency medical care, preferably in crisis or refugee contexts
∎ Required Competencies
∎ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Resilience and flexibility in working under challenging conditions.
∎ High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining patient care standards.
∎ Commitment to humanitarian principles and ethics.
∎ Technical Skills
∎ In-depth knowledge of pre-hospital care, trauma management, and emergency medicine.
∎ Proven ability to perform under pressure and make swift decisions in emergencies.
∎ Compassionate, empathetic, and culturally aware of the needs of vulnerable populations.
∎ Capability to work effectively in challenging environments with limited resources.
∎ Experience in both independent work and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
∎ Familiarity with basic IT systems for reporting and data collection is a plus.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ We are looking for a committed and experienced Paramedic to join our healthcare team in delivering urgent medical care and health training to refugee women in the Rohingya camps. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing training in emergency medical assistance, managing trauma cases, and ensuring the well-being of camp residents in a dynamic and challenging environment. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to offer essential health services to one of the world's most vulnerable populations.
∎ Provide training on emergency medical treatment to patients within the camps, including trauma care, wound management, and life-saving interventions as per LSDS guidelines.
∎ Assess patient condition and prioritize care based on severity (triage).
∎ Administer medications, perform medical procedures (IV insertion, intubation, etc.), and use medical equipment as required.
∎ Respond promptly to medical emergencies, providing stabilization and transport to healthcare facilities as needed.
∎ Educate refugees and camp staff on basic first aid and health practices to prevent the spread of diseases.
∎ Follow health and safety protocols to prevent infection and ensure hygiene standards are met.
∎ Maintain accurate records of patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in line with health protocols.
∎ Ensure the proper management and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
∎ Ensure the proper documentation and maintain information on training participants as of project needs.
∎ Maintain smooth interpersonal communication within team and organizations.
∎ Collect relevant knowledge materials and contribute to strengthen team member’s capacity through sharing knowledge and information.
∎ Project: Promoting Women and Girls’ Empowerment through Enhancing Protection and Economic Resilience of Rohingya Women and Adolescent Girls in 3 Camps- Phase III (Funded by UN Women)
∎ Duration: Up to 31 August 2025
∎ Job Summary
∎ We are looking for a committed and experienced Paramedic to join our healthcare team in delivering urgent medical care and health training to refugee women in the Rohingya camps. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing training in emergency medical assistance, managing trauma cases, and ensuring the well-being of camp residents in a dynamic and challenging environment. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to offer essential health services to one of the world's most vulnerable populations.
∎ Key responsibilities include (not limited to)
∎ Providing MHPSS Support training:
∎ Provide training on emergency medical treatment to patients within the camps, including trauma care, wound management, and life-saving interventions as per LSDS guidelines.
∎ Assess patient condition and prioritize care based on severity (triage).
∎ Administer medications, perform medical procedures (IV insertion, intubation, etc.), and use medical equipment as required.
∎ Respond promptly to medical emergencies, providing stabilization and transport to healthcare facilities as needed.
∎ Educate refugees and camp staff on basic first aid and health practices to prevent the spread of diseases.
∎ Follow health and safety protocols to prevent infection and ensure hygiene standards are met.
∎ Report & Documentation:
∎ Maintain accurate records of patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in line with health protocols.
∎ Ensure the proper management and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
∎ Ensure the proper documentation and maintain information on training participants as of project needs.
∎ Team Building:
∎ Maintain smooth interpersonal communication within team and organizations.
∎ Collect relevant knowledge materials and contribute to strengthen team member’s capacity through sharing knowledge and information.
∎ Relationships: The person holds this position will be reportable to the Project Manager- Protection and Livelihood.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Monthly Gross Salary BDT. 74,356 with other admissible benefits such as mobile & internet allowance, medical benefit, group life insurance etc
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Apply URL::
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:
∎ Please click here http://jobs.actionaidbd.org/login to submit your application.
∎ ActionAid Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion. Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature.
∎ ActionAid Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards child abuse, exploitation and child labor and expects all employees to abide by the Child Protection Policy of ActionAid Bangladesh.
∎ N.B: There is no cost involved with applying for positions with ActionAid Bangladesh. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent
Company Information:
∎ ActionAid Bangladesh
∎ House # 8, Road # 136, Gulshan-1, Dhaka - 1212
∎ ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.
Address::
∎ House # 8, Road # 136, Gulshan-1, Dhaka - 1212
∎ ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 9 Feb 2025
Category: Medical/Pharma
