Senior Medical Officer - Anaesthesia

Job Description

Title: Senior Medical Officer - Anaesthesia

Company Name: Save the Children

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: --

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 with 2 years post-graduate training in Anesthesiology from a BCPS-recognized Medical College Hospital; valid BMDC registration required.

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

• Minimum 2 years of independent practice as an anaesthesiologist in hospital or clinic.

• Proven ability to supervise, train, and coach staff, implement service improvements, manage change, and collaborate across organizations.

• Goal-oriented, solution-focused, and responsive approach to problem-solving and overcoming barriers.

• Sound knowledge of Bangladesh health system, humanitarian context, and child health.

• Strong communication skills (written and spoken English); basic understanding of Chittagong language (desirable).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) with excellent coordination and training abilities.

• Ability to reflect on performance, learn from lessons, and implement improvements.

• Willing and able to travel to remote or insecure locations, work long shifts, and maintain a positive team dynamic in challenging environments.

• Experience working in multi-cultural environments and establishing effective relationships internally and externally.

• Contract Type: Contractual, till 30 June 2026

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity

• The Senior Medical Officer - Anaesthesia is responsible for providing expert medical care in anaesthesiology. This integral role encompasses pre-operative evaluation, intra-operative management, and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures, including Gynaecology and Obstetrics. The officer will work within a multidisciplinary hospital team, contribute to the education and training of junior staff and may participate in research activities to advance the field of anaesthesia. The Anaesthetist will work closely with the OB/GYN, paediatrician, operating theatre staff. He/she will be the supervisor and leader of the surgical activities and will be in direct communication with the operating theatre team and the rest of the clinical team of the inpatient unit.