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. As an auxiliary to the government, the Society provides humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable people over the last 48 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, disaster management, health, capacity building and in promoting Red Cross/ Red Crescent ideals and principles.

The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh, has maintained a response through the Population Movement Operation (PMO) since 2017, the beginning of the crisis, providing essential support to displaced individuals across 33 camps and several host communities impacted by the influx. This significant humanitarian effort is supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Partner National Societies (PNS) from various countries (the American Red Cross, British Red Cross, Danish Red Cross, German Red Cross, Japanese Red Cross, Qatar Red Crescent, Swedish Red Cross, Swiss Red Cross and Turkish Red Crescent) demonstrating a collaborative international response to the crisis. The involvement of these partners underscores the global commitment to addressing the needs of those affected by displacement and ensuring their well-being.

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.

Currently Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for a suitable Bangladeshi national for the following position:

Job title : Midwife.
Service status  : Contractual.
Duration of contract  : Initially 01 year (with possibility of extension).
Number of Post : As required.
Salary Range : BDT. 50,000/- (Monthly consolidated).
Organizational Unit/Department : PHCC/MCH/Field Hospital/ Health Post (Ukhiya/Teknaf).
Reporting line : Facility Supervisor.
Age Limit : 35 years (may be relaxed in case of outstanding candidates).
Duty station : Balukhali, Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar.

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSc Midwifery)
  • Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited academic institution; and recognized & registered by Bangladesh nursing and midwifery council (BNMC).

Experience Requirements:

  • 1 year working experience in Hospital/Clinic.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist Medical Doctor with patient intake, examination, treatment, medication management and dispensing, laboratory specimen collection, and medical processes such as patient referral and follow-up as needed for the patients.
  • Antenatal and post-natal care and management at the clinic and follow up visits at home.
  • All reproductive health related issues’ management
  • Participate/conduct regular continuous medical education and skills/capacity development activities.
  • Provide family planning including family planning counseling to patients
  • Explain reproductive health related procedures to the patients/ beneficiaries as well as establishing a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Assist patients in understanding their illness, medication regimens, and other doctor’s recommendations, as well as training patients, friends, and family self-care techniques, answer questions
  • Regularly maintain, file and update the record of patient care, data collection and other information related to patient.
  • Ensure use of sterile linen, gauze, cotton, and instruments during delivery.
  • Ensure proper infection prevention practices including housekeeping
  • Keep record of services delivered
  • Duty on a roster basis
  • Maintaining the instrument & Auto clave/ sterilizer.
  • Maintains patient's confidentiality and protects operations by keeping information private.
  • Will provide family planning services.
  • Will conduct any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Additional Requirements:

  • 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 respects 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 Female Candidates are Eligible for this Position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.