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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4
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. 220000 (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 public health programmes, preferably with international organizations.
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in anaesthesia services.
Knowledge and experience of working in public health sector in humanitarian crisis situation will be an added advantage.
Work experience and knowledge of hospital administration or operation theatre management will be advantageous.
Previous work in Government health system hospital/OT administration under the Upazila Health System (UHS) will add value to the position.
Working experience in Cox’s Bazar district and/or knowledge of the Rohingya refugee context will be a plus.
Good in written communication in English and Bangla
Computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Power Point
Strong Interpersonal skills.
Expertise in anaesthetic protocols, emergency response, and pain management.
Strong understanding of quality assurance, infection control, and patient safety standards.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Working experience in public health facilities under World Bank supported Health and Gender Support Program will be preferred
Experience
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2 to 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 - Anaesthesia 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 Ukhiya and Taknaf, UHCs, Cox’s Bazar. The Specialist - Anaesthesia will be responsible to deliver safe and effective anesthesia services—including pre‑operative assessment, Intraoperative management, and post‑operative care—while ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, patient safety standards, optimizing patient outcomes, and supporting surgical teams in emergency and routine procedures. The position will also involve supporting theatre staff, mentoring healthcare professionals, and contributing to health system strengthening efforts.Responsibilities:The Specialist - Anaesthesia will undertake the following tasks in the respective department assigned by the hospital authority, not limited to:
The incumbent will work as a team member with other theatre staff and specialist doctors in managing both elective and emergency surgeries including Caesarean Sections.
Administer anesthesia or sedation and appropriate pain management during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods in accordance to standard guidelines.
Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications, such as hypotension, airway obstruction, or bleeding etc.
Provide and maintain ABCDE management and help to prepare patients for routine and emergency surgery and ensure appropriate pain management, ventilation, and life support during surgical and emergency interventions.
Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility. Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
Ensure on patient stability and manage safe transitions from post-operative recovery to ward or discharge.
Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain and prescribing medication in referring patients for surgery.
Coordinate and direct work with surgeons, obstetricians, theatre nurses, and medical technicians to ensure seamless coordination during procedures.
Support other theatre staff and train them on proper way to provide optimal care to patients needing surgery as well as the proper post-surgery care.
Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash-upand anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.
Maintain accurate medical documentation for anaesthesia procedures, patient outcomes, adverse events, and equipment usage.
Instruct health care individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent infectious diseases.
Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
Maintain in infection prevention and control (IPC) initiatives, particularly in surgical and post-operative settings.
Liaise and coordinate with local Government and health authorities and other stakeholders with a view to strengthening of health care delivery systems
Assist the assigned personnel in monitoring project activities and identifying gaps in surgical care, priority health needs and other activities
Participate in health education, disease outbreak response, and community awareness campaigns in coordination with hospital and NGO partners.
Attend in coordination meetings, workshops, training events and conferences at the field and district level (as required).
Support quality improvement initiatives such as clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and peer learning sessions.
