Senior Medical Officer cum Hospital Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Senior Medical Officer cum Hospital Coordinator

Company Name: RTM International Sylhet

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Noakhali

Salary: --

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)

• MBBS Completed any reputed medical institute. Must have registration from Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.

• Masters in Public Health, Health Management or any relevant medical subject would be an asset.

• 3 to 5 years

• Experience and other Requirements: Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in clinic or hospital management, preferably in low resources or humanitarian settings.

• Additional competencies:

• Prior experience in emergency response or in resource-limited settings like Bhasanchar or FDMN camps is highly desirable.

• Experience working with government health systems and ability to liaise effectively with GoB authorities.

• Strong leadership, team management, and coordination skills.

• Willingness to be stationed in a remote location and work in challenging conditions.

• Fluency in Bangla and English; knowledge of local dialect is an advantage.

Reports To: Program Manager

About RTMI:

Research, Training and Management International (RTMI) is a non-profit, women-led resource organization established in 1994 transforming development landscapes across Bangladesh including Cox’s Bazar, Bhasanchar and Sylhet.

Job Responsibilities:

RTMI is looking for a qualified and dedicated medical doctor to serve as Senior Medical Officer cum Hospital Coordinator at the 20-bed hospital in Bhasanchar. The position will be supervised under the Program Manager and will also work in close coordination with the Civil Surgeon, Noakhali, to ensure effective, high-quality healthcare services for the community. The selected candidate will play a dual role in both managing overall hospital operations and providing senior-level clinical services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the overall daily operations of the 20-bed hospital in Bhasanchar, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality service delivery.

• Supervise all hospital staff, including medical officers, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, lab technicians, and support staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance monitoring.

• Ensure effective implementation of hospital policies, clinical protocols, and standard operating procedures in line with organizational and national standards.

• Coordinate patient flow and ensure proper triage, admissions, referrals, and discharges.

• Manage and facilitate referral of critical or complicated cases from the 20-bed hospital to higher-level facilities in Noakhali, ensuring timely communication, proper documentation, and patient follow-up.

• Lead and monitor infection prevention and control (IPC) measures throughout the hospital to maintain patient and staff safety.

• Manage hospital resources, including medicines, medical supplies, and equipment, ensuring rational use and timely replenishment.

• Oversee administrative tasks such as staff rosters, leave schedules, and duty allocations to ensure adequate coverage at all times.

• Monitor, compile, and submit accurate and timely hospital data and service reports (daily, weekly, and monthly) to RTMI management and relevant authorities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for hospital coordination with the Civil Surgeon, Noakhali, and other GoB health departments, as well as local partners and stakeholders.

• Implement and oversee emergency preparedness and response activities, including outbreak and mass casualty management within the hospital.

• Identify training and capacity-building needs and facilitate on-the-job training and mentorship of hospital staff.

• Provide high-quality senior-level clinical services, including advanced diagnosis and management of complex cases, and support junior medical staff in clinical decision-making.

• Oversee onboarding and induction for new clinical staff to ensure understanding of RTMI policies, PSEA commitments, and emergency response protocols.

• Represent RTMI in local coordination forums (e.g., Civil Surgeon’s meetings, Health Cluster meetings, or NGO coordination platforms in Noakhali) as required.

• Perform any other tasks assigned by RTMI authority to support program goals and organizational objectives.

Employment Status: Contractual (05 months, may extend later)

Job Location: Bhasanchar

• Salary: As Per Organizational Policy

• Compensation & other benefits: As per organization policy