Health and Education for All (HAEFA) is an international leader in providing healthcare to the underserved and most vulnerable populations in Bangladesh, including coastal and hard-to-reach regions, FDMN Camps, urban, semi-urban, and rural areas. HAEFA’s compassionate medical team members use its technological innovations, a solar-powered electronic health record (EHR) system known as NIROG, for the management of chronic diseases and a paperless see-and-treat cervical cancer screening and treatment programs.

HAEFA is looking for a Clinical Lab Technologist, a dynamic professional ready to accept the challenges of humanitarian work for its FDMN health programs. The Clinical Lab Technologist should be self-motivated, proactive, willing to learn new strategies and program procedures, and able to generate reports and swiftly handle donors, project stakeholders, and local government/International delegates. Empathy for people from disadvantaged and underprivileged backgrounds is considered a key quality at HAEFA.

• Performing specimen analysis by using laboratory tools and equipment, in order to study samples and perform necessary tests.
• Looking for abnormalities in samples that evidence disease and conveying this information to therelevant medical practitioner.
• Provide advice and interpretation of test results and the appropriateness of further investigations.
• Using checklists, medical software, and retesting to get thorough and precise results.
• Writing pathology reports detailing specimens tested, results of tests, and the final diagnosis.
• Discussing the patient's results with respective consultants or doctors.
• Undertaking research for new information to improve identification and testing methods and finding innovative ways to treat disease.
• Staying up to date with developments in the fields of pathology and medical practice.
• Log data from lab tests and enter results in patient's record.
• Capacity building of staff working under him/her.
• Health & Safety
• Comply with established health and safety policies with regard to handling of instruments, storage of drugs and disposal of sharps and other potentially dangerous equipment and substances. Comply with current NZ legislation.
• IPC Management and others
• Provide training on IPC, donning and doffing of PPE items.
• Monitor triage, early recognition and source control.
• Supervise instrument processing.
• Monitor waste management in the hospital.
• Contribute in ensuring the safeguarding in the organization.
• Safeguarding and Gender Sensitiveness
• Be part of embedding an organizational culture that is committed to protecting clients from harm.
• Ensure that the team understands and abide by the organization culture of safeguarding.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 1 year of experience in relevant field Three years of Diploma in Medical Technology from any recognized institution (medical technologist). Minimum 2 (two) years of experience in a relevant field or area of health program management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with field mobilization. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft word, and Microsoft Excel is preferable. Willingness to conduct outreach sputum collection/smearing center at the field. GencXpert experience will be preferred.
• Minimum, especially in TB.

• Experience in using lab testing equipment.
• Working knowledge of medical data management software.
• Exceptional analytical and research skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, both in English and Bangla.
• At least 2 (two) years` work experience in the relevant position.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision & excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.

Salary: Negotiable

Health and Education for All (HAEFA) is an international leader in providing healthcare to the underserved and most vulnerable populations in Bangladesh including coastal and hard-to-reach regions, FDMN Camps, urban, semi-urban, and rural areas. HAEFA’s compassionate medical team members use its technological innovations, a solar-powered electronic health record (EHR) system known as NIROG, for the management of chronic diseases, and a paperless see-and-treat cervical cancer screening and treatment programs.

 

HAEFA is looking for a BMDC-registered Medical Officer (MO) (Female) for the Cox’s Bazar remote Upazilas. The MO should be self-motivated, proactive, willing to learn new diagnostic and treatment procedures, and able to generate reports and promote health education while maintaining coordination with the community leaders, project stakeholders, and local government. Empathy for people from disadvantaged and underprivileged backgrounds is considered a key quality at HAEFA.

• Conduct patient consultations and physical examinations, monitoring and administering patient medication;
• Assess and plan patient treatment and referral requirements;
• Promote health education to beneficiaries and coordinate with community leaders and other stakeholders;
• Coordinate and manage Local Government (CIC/RRRC), DGHS authorities, UN organizations, NGOs, and INGOs;
• Response to patients’ medical problems by referring to their history, carrying out diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and referral where necessary;
• Recommend patients for lab tests and analyze test results;
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times.
• Collect records and maintain sensitive patient information, such as examination results, medical history, and reports, in NIROG Tab and database in a password-protected and HIPAA-compliant (patient confidentiality) manner;
• Conduct minor surgeries and explain procedures or prescribed treatments to patients;
• Liaise with medical professionals in the community and hospitals
• Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals;
• Participate in the supervision of medical camps training, seminars, and meetings;
• Assist reporting, and data recording, coordinate with the project team, and Dhaka office: and
• Any other task assigned by the Project Coordinator and Country Director from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications: BMDC registered Medical Graduate (MBBS). Must mention BMDC registration number in the application.

• Skills Required: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc, Corporate IT Support, IT Management

Salary: Negotiable