Medical Doctor at International Rescue Committee

Ukhia, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Care, Emergency Healthcare, Primary Healthcare, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Staff Supervision, Project Management, Patient Counseling, Medical Auditing, Infection Prevention and Control, IMCI Protocols, Medical Reporting, Inventory Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Program Brief The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection. Purpose of the Role The IRC Medical Doctor will be responsible for the management of the IRC’s Primary Health Care Center (PHCC)/ SRH Center activities in the Rohingya Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazar. The Medical Doctor will assist with the set-up of clinics and layout, supplies, staff recruitment, guidelines and procedures, and outreach services. The position will implement and take charge of the PHCC/ SRH teams, conduct daily clinical care activities, and will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality emergency and primary healthcare services to the local catchment populations. The medical doctor together with the PHCC/ SRH team will contribute to improving the IRC’s existing health programs in the camps. Workstation: IRC Bangladesh, Camp (Ukhiya, Teknaf) Reports to: Clinical Supervisor Contract Length: Till 30 September 2026 (with high possibility of extension) Highlights of Key Responsibilities Clinical Care: Provide direct clinical care, working closely with the other health facility/medical mobile team clinical staffs/midwives to ensure the delivery of high-quality comprehensive emergency and primary healthcare services/ MCH care services and sexual and reproductive healthcare services are ensured. Manage Medical, Pediatric, Neonates, and Obstetric emergencies presenting to the PHCC/SRH, ensuring appropriate referral as needed. Provide clinical support to the teams and clinicians. Monitors prescriptions and conducts audits to ensure legitimacy and clinically justified based on WHO/MoH protocols. Ensure all patient consultations and treatments are appropriately recorded. Oversee the provision of quality care within the PHCC/SRH, ensuring consultations and treatments are in line with relevant clinical protocols, guidelines, and standard methodologies. Provide health and hygiene promotion to patients and caregivers. Ensure that IMCI protocols are implemented and followed by all staff (MA, Nurses, Midwives, vaccinators). Ensure appropriate infection prevention and control measures are in place at the PHCC/SRH and monitor staff adherence. Ensure patient confidentiality is respected, and that all consultations are conducted in a dignified and respectful manner. Staff Supervision & Development: Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions. Provide medical support and mentorship to other clinical staff, providing on-the-job training where needed. Directly supervise the following staff: Medical Assistants, Midwives, Nurses, Dispensers, and vaccinators. Project Management: Responsible for the overall technical and administrative oversight of the PHCC/ SRH services. Ensure a strong partnership with MoH and other stakeholders in the Upazila. Plan and implement outreach activities with the rest of the team to access “hard to reach‟ and vulnerable beneficiaries to increase service utilization. Oversee the training of community volunteers to provide community mobilization and awareness raising. Ensure regular inventory and consumption tracking of medical drugs and supplies. Work with relevant staff to ensure prompt requesting of medical drugs and supplies. Monitoring & Reporting: Ensure all patient consultations are documented and patient records completed. Assist and supervise medical staff in maintaining facility registers and other data collection tools, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of information. Assist and supervise medical staff in the daily collection, compilation, and reporting of data. Submit daily reports in a timely manner. Other Duties: Consistently and dedicatedly monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs. Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office] Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies. Experience At least 2 years of clinical experience (including internship period) in primary and emergency healthcare, tropical infections and diseases, integrated management of childhood illness, emergency obstetric care, syndromic management of STIs and clinical care of sexual assault survivors Experience in management of health facilities and staff, including previous experience of supervising and mentoring other health staff Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local health representatives Skills to provide sensitive and appropriate medical counseling Excellent verbal communication skills and concise report writing skills Required to be team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment, displaying patience, compassion and diplomacy Required to be able to and willing to assist with carrying patients on stretchers and carrying equipment Ability to be innovative, flexible, adaptive, and willing to work in potentially stressful and challenging environments Ability to live in challenging conditions Specific Educational Qualification Degree of Medicine (MBBS) from a recognized institution Registered and licensed to practice by the Country’s Medical Board Standard of Professional Conduct The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. In accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding (including PSEAH, Adult Safeguarding and Child Safeguarding), Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti Retaliation. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

Responsibilities

The Medical Doctor manages Primary Health Care and SRH Center activities in Rohingya Refugee Camps, providing direct clinical care and emergency medical services. They are also responsible for supervising clinical staff, overseeing facility administration, and ensuring adherence to WHO and MoH protocols.