Program BriefFounded in 1933, International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women’s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child protection. Through 2018, the IRC’s response strategy will primarily target Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs in both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded with cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations. IRC is growing its programming to cover education and livelihoods/DRR, as well as its geographic footprint in the host community and to other parts of the country. 

Purpose of the RoleThe ultra-sonographer is responsible for conducting sonographic screening and find out the cause of disease and will perform ultrasonography in accordance with doctor’s advice. S/he will work with doctors and medical assistants of assigned facility and guide the health care service providers in selecting for sonography screening in diagnostic purpose. The person will find out the need of capacity building and will train the health team in operating basis ultrasonographic procedures more specially for maternal and obstetric cases. The team will work closely with health team in IRC Bangladesh at Cox’s Bazar region.

 

Highlights of Key ResponsibilitiesOffer clinical assessment and advice for sonographic testing to all patients attending the health care centers.Ensure proper documentation of the history, examination findings, investigations and treatment prescribed and maintenance of follow-up of the patients.Refer and collaboration to the doctors on duty or to the doctor on call in case of challenging cases and relevant information such as patient’s status and finding of USG screening, which would assist in proper clinical management.Do health facility coverage and on-call as required.Assessment and monitoring of patient’s disease progress and taking care of appropriate measures for the patients in line of national guideline.Liaises with other cadres in the unit in the delivery of quality health care to patientsAdheres to professional codes of conduct and ethics.Carry out other relevant duties as may be required or assigned by your supervisor.Will work with clinical team intimately and consult patients and perform in minor surgical procedures as per the need of program.In emergency, the person will actively participate in emergency patient’s referral system.The person will willingly perform with MMT team where indicated.Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.Must do all kinds of ultrasound.Prepare a report with a standard format.To carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the management from time to time.