American International School Dhaka Job Circular

Job Objective:

To support the clinic doctors in providing primary healthcare services to the expatriate and local populations of Dhaka, with emphasis on administration of vaccinations and medications, drawing of blood samples, management of laboratory samples, and inventory and stock management.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Medical Support and Nursing Duties

• Identify and triage emergency patients and administer emergency care
• Provide pre- and post-vaccination counseling to patients
• Assist the Physician with patient examinations when required
• Administer medications to patients via injections, IV, and nebulizer as directed by the Physician
• Administer vaccinations to both pediatric and adult patients
• Maintain and update medical, registration and vaccine records for patients as required
• Ensure maintenance of the vaccine cold chain
• Maintain an accurate inventory of clinical stock and ensure adequate supplies are available
• Draw blood samples and collect specimens from patients
• Manage laboratory requests and results according to Physicians’ instructions
• Ensure the cleanliness of the entire clinical area

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manage the reception desk in the absence of the Administrative Officer
• Answer telephones and book appointments
• Greet patients politely and answer any non-clinical enquiries
• Prepare patient bills and receive payment in cash or by credit card and liaise with the finance office
• Manage the clinic email accounts and respond to patient enquiries
• Manage basic spreadsheets containing administrative and clinical data
• Enter and update patient information and immunizations history in medical records database
• Liaise with external consultants, hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers and vaccine vendors as required

Employment Arrangement: Fixed-term contract on local salary with healthcare allowance.

Supervised by: Physician in Charge.