Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
National Headquarters
684-686, Red Crescent Sarak, Bara Moghbazar, Dhaka-1217

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Background:

Red Cross - Red Crescent movement is the largest volunteer organization in the world. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is a national society of the movement, constituted on 31 March 1973 by the President's Order No. 26 of 1973 with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971. This is the biggest humanitarian organization in Bangladesh and provides humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable people as an auxiliary to the government. Over the last 52 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, like disaster management, shelter, health, WASH, capacity building and in promoting Red Cross/ Red Crescent ideals and principles.

The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), in collaboration with IFRC and PNS, implements comprehensive health projects in Cox’s Bazar to enhance the health and well-being of displaced individuals and host communities. These initiatives aim to reduce morbidity and preventable mortality by prioritizing maternal and child health through family planning, pregnancy care, newborn care, vaccinations, and non-communicable disease (NCD) management. Aligned with health sector priorities, the projects provide curative and preventive healthcare, community health messaging, and services such as Clinical Health Services, Community-Based Health and First Aid (CBHFA), and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). Key interventions include the construction and equipping of Field Hospitals, Primary Health Care Centers, Mother and Child Health Centers, and Health Posts, thereby strengthening community resilience and ensuring improved access to essential healthcare services.

Under PMO operation, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS implements a project “Improving and scaling up the Quality of Health Services in the Field Hospital for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh. The interventions include Provision of comprehensive healthcare services including 24/7 emergency case management, OPD IPD laboratory services and Psychosocial support, expansion of SRH services by establishment of Gynae and Obstetrics units, including Epidemic Preparedness response Center (EPRC) for early detection and rapid response to any epidemics.

Currently Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for a suitable Bangladeshi Anesthesiologist to join a team of dedicated health professionals to provide the best possible care for the patients.

Educational Requirements:

• MBBS must complete PGT training course on Anesthesiologist.
• FCPS/MD in anesthesiology or DA.
• Must Have Valid & Updated License on Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BMDC).
• Skills Required: Strong communication skills, diagnostic skills

Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 year(s) experience in hospital emergencies

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer anesthesia or sedation during medical procedures using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal techniques.
• To administer labor analgesia.
• Coordinate the administration of anesthesia with surgeons during operation.
• Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized sufficiently to be transferred to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
• Examine patient, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
• Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and manage any adverse reactions or complications.
• Record the type and amount of anesthesia as well as patient’s condition throughout the procedure.
• Educate staff of anesthesia types and administration methods, recognize signs of complications, and implement emergency procedures to manage adverse reactions.
• Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
• Any Other job assigned by Management.

Additional Requirements

• Expert diagnostic skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously within a team and under stress
• Must be self-motivated, organized, hardworking, and flexible regarding work hour
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
• Adhere to the 7 fundamental principles of Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.
• Act at all times in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
• Able to work in a team and respect opinions of others.

Application Instructions:

• Departmental clearance will be required for internal candidates.

If you think you are competent enough for the position, please apply online by 5:00pm on 10 May 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.