Medical Assistant, Humanitarian Development Coexistence Nexus, HCMP
Job Description
Title: Medical Assistant, Humanitarian Development Coexistence Nexus, HCMP
Company Name: BRAC
Vacancy: --
Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Minimum Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
∎ At least 1 year
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency
Published: 19 May 2025
Education:
∎ Diploma in Medical
∎ Diploma in Medical Faculty/Medicine or a related discipline from a reputed institution.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Clinical knowledge of child and adolescent health, nutrition, infectious diseases, and primary healthcare
∎ Understanding of referral systems and case management principles in humanitarian contexts
∎ Sound understanding and experience of primary healthcare
∎ Knowledge of safeguarding, protection standards, and health data confidentiality protocols.
∎ Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
∎ Record-keeping, data management, and basic reporting skills
∎ Good communication and health education skills with children and youth
∎ Team coordination and ability to work with multi-sectoral teams
∎ Basic computer literacy for data entry (MS Word, Excel, KOBO)
∎ Compassion and sensitivity when working with vulnerable children and families
∎ Accountability and attention to detail in medical record keeping
∎ Flexibility and adaptability to challenging and dynamic environments.
∎ KNOWLEDGE
∎ Clinical knowledge of child and adolescent health, nutrition, infectious diseases, and primary healthcare
∎ Understanding of referral systems and case management principles in humanitarian contexts
∎ Sound understanding and experience of primary healthcare
∎ Knowledge of safeguarding, protection standards, and health data confidentiality protocols.
∎ SKILLS
∎ Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
∎ Record-keeping, data management, and basic reporting skills
∎ Good communication and health education skills with children and youth
∎ Team coordination and ability to work with multi-sectoral teams
∎ Basic computer literacy for data entry (MS Word, Excel, KOBO)
∎ COMPETENCIES
∎ Compassion and sensitivity when working with vulnerable children and families
∎ Accountability and attention to detail in medical record keeping
∎ Flexibility and adaptability to challenging and dynamic environments.
∎ BMDC registration required
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Assist the Nurse in conducting health check-ups at Learning Centres by managing vital signs, preparing learners for assessment, and ensuring hygiene standards
∎ Support in the identification of basic symptoms and potential health risks among learners
∎ Provide first-level care support as instructed by the Nurse, including administering basic medications or first aid (if trained)
∎ Ensure all check-up tools, equipment, and supplies are prepared, functional, and well-maintained
∎ Provide support in the nearby BRAC primary healthcare centres and health posts as required including conducting triage, consultation of green patients as per BMDC rules, hospital store management, push immunizations shot for the clients, dispense medicine according to the doctor’s prescriptions etc
∎ Help maintain individual health records by entering data on check-up results, referrals, and treatments accurately
∎ Assist in preparing and organizing documentation for referrals and follow-up with Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
∎ Support the Nurse in tracking learners referred for further treatment and assist with case follow-up
∎ Ensure all data handling aligns with privacy, safeguarding, and data protection protocols
∎ Coordinate with CHWs to mobilize learners and support follow-up visits to households if required
∎ Liaise with Site Management, CiC offices, and other health partners in the camp for effective referral management
∎ Assist in preparing daily and monthly health activity reports
∎ Participate in internal health sector meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.
∎ The Medical Assistant will support the Nurse in conducting scheduled health check-ups for learners at Learning Centres in Camps 1E and 17. The role involves assisting in health assessments, health data recording, patient management, and coordination with Community Health Workers (CHWs) to ensure efficient delivery of healthcare services at learning centres. The Medical Assistant also plays a key role in logistics, documentation, and referral support to promote the well-being of learners
∎ Health Check-up Support and Clinical Assistance
∎ Assist the Nurse in conducting health check-ups at Learning Centres by managing vital signs, preparing learners for assessment, and ensuring hygiene standards
∎ Support in the identification of basic symptoms and potential health risks among learners
∎ Provide first-level care support as instructed by the Nurse, including administering basic medications or first aid (if trained)
∎ Ensure all check-up tools, equipment, and supplies are prepared, functional, and well-maintained
∎ Provide support in the nearby BRAC primary healthcare centres and health posts as required including conducting triage, consultation of green patients as per BMDC rules, hospital store management, push immunizations shot for the clients, dispense medicine according to the doctor’s prescriptions etc
∎ Record Management and Referral Assistance
∎ Help maintain individual health records by entering data on check-up results, referrals, and treatments accurately
∎ Assist in preparing and organizing documentation for referrals and follow-up with Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
∎ Support the Nurse in tracking learners referred for further treatment and assist with case follow-up
∎ Ensure all data handling aligns with privacy, safeguarding, and data protection protocols
∎ Coordination, Communication, and Reporting
∎ Coordinate with CHWs to mobilize learners and support follow-up visits to households if required
∎ Liaise with Site Management, CiC offices, and other health partners in the camp for effective referral management
∎ Assist in preparing daily and monthly health activity reports
∎ Participate in internal health sector meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required
∎ Safeguarding Implementation
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill
∎ Health & Life Insurance
∎ Paternity/ Maternity leave
∎ others as per organisation policy
∎ Health & Life Insurance
∎ Paternity/ Maternity leave
∎ others as per organisation policy
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Read Before Apply:
BRAC believes that everyone we work with including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communities have the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic condition. As an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from gender-diverse individuals and people with disabilities
Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process which may include police verification.
Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
Address::
∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
Application Deadline: 28 May 2025
Category: NGO/Development
