CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF) is a centre of excellence with a vision of Bangladesh free from acid violence, where burn victims, especially women and children, live with dignity.

It is an independent, non-government, non-profit organization, set up as a Trust and registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau of the Government of Bangladesh. It is the only specialized NGO in Bangladesh working to prevent acid and burn violence; empower survivors, especially women and children; and campaign for prevention and elimination of this violence. ASF works with an integrated approach, using a holistic (bio-psycho-social) multi-stakeholder approach backed by research, experience and evidence.

ASF is looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:
COORDINATOR – MEDICAL ADVOCACY & EDUCATION

This position is based in Dhaka with frequent field visit to ensure smooth implementation of training programs for health service providers and advocacy for better burn care services in Bangladesh. S/he will be responsible for overall coordination of Interburns Project of Bangladesh.

Key responsibilities Area:

(a) Advocacy and Lobby for better burn care services in Bangladesh:

  • Develop working relation with MOH and office of the DG Health and develop MOU for joint collaboration to improve burn care services in Bangladesh
  • Develop and maintain close working relation with the NIBPS and other Government Hospitals where Burn Unit exists to improve burn care services
  • Develop and maintain close working relation with One stop Crisis Centre and Women Friendly Hospital Initiatives for joint collaboration

(b) Planning, preparation, implementation & reporting of Training Programs:

  • Obtain Government permission to implement medical training programs in partnership with the MOH and DGHS
  • In consultation with the Chief Instructor of the Course, prepare training schedule, secure training sites and develop list of participants
  • Travel to training sites and coordinate with the institution where the training will take place for managing and coordinating logistics as needed.
  • Ensure supply of all training manuals, handouts, stationeries, multimedia & visual aids and other relevant education materials & certificates etc.
  • Ensure food, accommodation and transport for the facilitators, refreshment & food during the training programs and allowance for the participants.
  • Ensure effective coordination with the chief instructor during the training programs for time management and logistic supply
  • Prepare training report and obtain approval from the Chief Instructor
  • Ensure effective and efficient management of the fund for implementing the training programs

(c) Managing Interburns project of Bangladesh:

  • Overall coordination and management of the Interburns project.
  • Implementation of approved Work Plan.
  • Maintain network and liaison with different stakeholder of the project.
  • Prepare and disseminate reports to relevant person.

Education & Experience

Education: MBBS degree from reputed medical college and/or MPH from a reputed University

Experience: At least 3 years of diversified experience in relevant field

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

  • Excellent networking, negotiation and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and report-writing skills
  • Strong Computer skills
  • Ability to work in flexible work schedule
  • Highly motivated, self-starter, ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
  • Language proficiency in Bengali & English is essential.

Salary & Other benefits

Salary:  Monthly salary BDT 47,076/- per month

Other benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Insurance, festival bonus and others benefits as per Human Resource Policy Manual of the organization

Apply Instructions

Please apply mentioning the position clearly with your application. Qualified application must contain:

  • A signed application addressing the Executive Director, Acid Survivors Foundation
  • A CV with recent photograph

Please submit your application with all required documents to on or before October 18, 2014:

  • Hard Copy Submission: Executive Director, Acid Survivors Foundation, House-13, Road-22, Block -K, Banani, Dhaka-1213 mentioning the post applied for on the top of the envelop

Or

Email Submission: email to hr@acidsurvivors.org addressing, Executive Director, Acid Survivors Foundation mentioning the post applied for in the subject line.

ASF is an equal opportunity employer -- Be a proud member of ASF