Paramedic, BRAC Health Programme (Project Staff)

Job Description

Title: Paramedic, BRAC Health Programme (Project Staff)

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

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

• Diploma

• Diploma in Medical Faculty/MATS/Technology/Paramedics/Nursing (3-4 years course)

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

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.

As the public healthcare system strengthens, BRAC role has strategically evolved to be a technical assistance partner, supporting the Government of Bangladesh’s mission to achieve Universal Health Coverage, ensuring everyone receives the care they need.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide basic primary health care services at doorstep and conduct health campaigns within the urban slum communities to provide healthcare services.

• Conduct rapid and accurate assessments of patients, including history-taking, vital signs measurement and physical examinations. Prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition for 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, referral and other relevant information.

• Connect to doctors for telemedicine or refer for in person consultation during home visit based upon client 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.

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.