PHD has been engaged in providing expert health and development supports (NGO contracting, fund management, capacity development, research and other consultancy services) to the government, development partners, donors, NGOs and private organisations since 1988.
Number of Position
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2
Employment Type
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Full Time
Job Location
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Cox's Bazar, Cox's Bazar (Teknaf ...
Salary
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Tk. 300000 (Monthly)
Educational Requirement
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)
Other Requirement
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At least three years of experience in relevant General Surgery Specialist services preferably at a secondary to tertiary level with Operation Theatre (OT) providing surgical intervention
Knowledge and experience with working in the field of public health will be an added advantage.
Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
Working experience in Cox's Bazar district and/or knowledge of the Forcedly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) will be a plus
Fluency in both Bangla and English is required
Excellent knowledge of clinical protocols, quality standards, and emergency response.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Working experience in public health facilities under World Bank supported Health and Gender Support Program will be preferred.
Experience
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At least 3 years
Responsibilities
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Project Name: ‘‘Health System Strengthening at Government Health Facilities at Cox’s Bazar’’Reportable to: UH&FPO – UHCs, Ukhiya and Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar Monitoring & Technical Assistants: PHD in collaboration with IOM will deploy a group of staff led by Team Leader for round-the-clock monitoring and technical support. This may include spot check, review of performance reports and assessing technical competency.Accountable to: As an appointing authority, you will be accountable to PHD for legal and disciplinary procedures for which PHD will review your performances periodically. Team Leader of this project and senior officials will represent PHD.Job Objective:The Specialist - Surgery will be recruited as a part of human resource support under the joint collaboration between PHD and IOM to enhance access, quality and utilization of essential health, nutrition and GBV services in UHCs Ukhiya and Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. The Specialist - Surgery will be responsible to perform routine and emergency surgical procedures, lead ward rounds and specialist clinics, ensure thorough patient assessment, documentation, postoperative care, and coordination with health teams to improve surgical service quality and patient outcomes. Responsibilities:The Specialist - Surgery will undertake the following tasks in the respective department assigned by the hospital authority, not limited to:
Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery.
Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment.
Evaluate and advise patients on the risk involved with having surgery.
Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols.
Follow established surgical techniques during surgery.
Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures.
Ensure sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments with assistance and engaging other team members/OT staff/specialist, RMO, UHFPO
Direct and coordinate activities of hospital staff for proper patient care.
Oversee all treatment prior to and post-surgery, and identify associated risks.
Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the Medical Ethics on Rights for patients.
Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs.
Coordinate follow up meetings with patients and monitor health condition after surgery or treatment.
Carry out daily ward rounds for admitted surgical/emergency patients including post- operative cases, with the support of other medical doctors, and health professionals working in the health complex
Perform USGs and X-ray interpretation for referred cases including all surgical cases,
Supervise and mentor nurses, medical students and other mid-level healthcare professionals;
Support health information management systems for the MOHFW include but not limited to documentation and reporting of all morbidity and mortality information.
Attend surgical emergencies by being the first on-call if required.
Participate actively in existing health sector coordination mechanisms and liaises with health sector stakeholders to contribute to addressing the unmet needs in managing surgical cases and optimizing the allocation of available resources, developing clinical protocols, guidelines and standards;
Assist to prepare periodic reports and other requests for information as required
Support the schedules and maintenance of medical equipment, surgical suite (theatre), including operating, and sterilizing equipment.
Liaise and coordinates with local Government and health authorities and other stakeholders with a view to strengthening of health care delivery systems
Assist the assigned personnel in project monitoring and identifying priority health needs and other activities including but not limited to regular disease outbreak monitoring and reporting to the health authorities and take part in health awareness campaign, etc.
Facilitate referrals and assisted transportation of critical cases to functioning secondary health facilities or hospitals when required in accordance with organization mandate and procedures directly or through health partners;
Inform the secondary referral center about the referred case with significant medical condition to ensure proper and timely patient handling at the referral center upon arrival.
Undertake regular duty travel and assist the assigned personnel in planning and completion of field activities competently in order to ensure a well-organized and quality health care delivery service with special attention to the vulnerable populations.
Enter medical information and other details into health databases with maintaining confidentiality. Also required to submit daily field trip report and necessary feedback to the assigned personnel on a regular basis.
Performs such other relevant duties assign by the line manager and supervisor.
Actively promote Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards within PHD and amongst beneficiaries served
Maintain functional relation with and accountability to the respective authority
