Medical Officer

Medical & Health Programme & Policy

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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 overall purpose of this position is to ensure provision of high quality standard Minimum Essential Service Package (MESP) of the MOHWF and Health Sector at Primary Health Care Center. S/he is responsible for delivering lifesaving medical services, often through providing emergency care before stabilization and referral to the appropriate referral facility and oversees the provision of quality health care within the Health Facilities (HF), ensuring consultations and treatments are done in line with relevant clinical protocols, guidelines and prescribed best practices. S/he treats cases of malnutrition according to universal protocols and precautions. S/he provides high quality care to patients based on history, appropriate physical examination, available laboratory tests, imaging tests, and formulary for treatment of acute and chronic conditions, including the use of appropriate checklists. S/he works on a rotation basis throughout all the clinic locations including out-of-area postings, when needed. S/he ensures that the patient consultation records, and clinic registers are completed according to Save the Children, Health Sector, and MoH requirements.

Qualifications and Experience • Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience, as a medical officer in hospitals or healthcare centers. • Minimum of 1 year’ clinical experience practicing independently as a Pediatrician/Neonatologist/Gynae and Obs at hospital settings/Field hospital. • Sound knowledge of prevailing health and nutrition issues. • Medical Graduate (MBBS course) from an accredited academic institution recognized & registered by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) with a valid medical license. • Postgraduate qualification or specialisation in the relevant field (Neonatology/Pediatric/Gynae and Obs.)

The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those who need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday • All children learn from a quality basic education and, • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career and a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview ‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

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