Paramedic, BRAC Health Programme (BHP); Project Staff

Job Description

Title: Paramedic, BRAC Health Programme (BHP); Project Staff

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Diploma in Medical Faculty (DMF) in Clinical Medicine and Primary Healthcare

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Knowledge on technical assistance for patient screening & management.

• Good communication skills in Bangla

• Problem-solving skills

• Stress management and Counselling

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Working at BRAC is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

Our approach leverages BRAC’s decades of experience in primary healthcare service delivery to enhance the quality to enhance the quality, equity and efficiency of local health systems in rural and urban settings across Bangladesh.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide basic primary health care services at the doorstep and conduct health campaigns within the urban slum communities and industrial areas.

• Conduct rapid and accurate assessments of patients, including history-taking, vital signs measurement and physical examinations. Prioritize patients based on the condition to ensure appropriate medical intervention and referral.

• Administer medications, injections, and other prescribed treatments according to the BMDC guideline of medical protocols and standing orders.

• Digitally maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records of patients, including assessment findings, treatments provided, referrals and other relevant information.

• Connect to doctors for telemedicine or refer for an in-person consultation during a home visit based on the client's need.

• Maintain smooth supply and inventory management of necessary medical supplies and consumables.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and community members, providing health education and information on preventive measures.

• Ensure the proper functioning and cleanliness of medical equipment and supplies.

• Perform any other tasks, responsibilities and assignments as and when necessary or determined by the higher authority/supervisor.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme`s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for 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.

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, and others as per policy