Job Fair

Following a successful job fair in Sylhet, Shomvob Jobs hosted another event on July 6th, 2024, at the RDRS Guest House in Rangpur. In our country, where job opportunities are limited despite many skilled individuals, job fairs like these are crucial for bridging the gap and helping job seekers overcome significant challenges. Recognizing this need, the fair specifically focused on creating job opportunities for primary healthcare workers, particularly Community Paramedics. Shomvob Jobs, in collaboration with ASTHA-Swisscontact, took a significant step towards improving healthcare in Rangpur and surrounding areas by organizing this event. The Civil Surgeon of Rangpur, Dr. Md. Wazed Ali, was present at the event as the chief guest. He emphasized the importance of investing in trained healthcare personnel who possess practical knowledge, highlighting the need to employ skilled healthcare workers. Dr. Ali also emphasized the significance of placing Community Paramedics in various sectors to enhance healthcare services effectively. Dr. Md. Ruhul Amin, Deputy Civil Surgeon of Rangpur, also attended as a special guest and expressed optimism regarding the job prospects for Community Paramedics. He emphasized his belief that these healthcare professionals would secure positions that match their skills and qualifications. The event featured participation from over 250 Community Paramedics and 16 healthcare organizations, including prominent names such as Labaid Limited, Update Diagnostic, Renaissance Hospital, Social Development Rural Society (SRDS), and others. After completing secondary school (SSC), individuals undergo a two-year full-time ‘Community Paramedic’ course, which includes a six-month internship at a recognized public hospital. Graduates are designated as Community Paramedics. Oversight of the Community Paramedic course is provided by the Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council. In addition to independently providing healthcare services, Community Paramedics actively participate in local government healthcare initiatives. Farzana Amin, Team Leader of the ASTHA Team at Swisscontact Bangladesh, was present and shared her enthusiasm: “We are proud to contribute to the development of the healthcare sector through this fair. Our collaboration with Shomvob Jobs is making a real difference by providing platforms for Community Paramedics to find career opportunities.”Hasibur Rahman, Co-founder and COO of Shomvob Jobs, focused on the importance of such job fairs: “These job fairs are not only vital for connecting job seekers with potential employers but also play a crucial role in helping candidates present themselves professionally. By assisting job seekers in creating professional CVs, we enhance their chances of securing employment and advancing their careers.” One of the job seekers, who is a newly certified Community Paramedic, shared her experience from the job fair: “Finding a job after completing my course was challenging. This job fair gave me hope and the opportunity to meet multiple employers at one place. Shomvob’s assistance in creating my CV was invaluable. I am optimistic about securing a position in the healthcare industry soon.” This job fair underscores the significant role such events play in tackling unemployment and enhancing healthcare services in Bangladesh. Moving forward, they plan to organize similar job fairs in various districts across the country, ensuring broader reach and impact. With numerous job-offers likely resulting from the fair, the event marked a substantial step towards improving employment rates and healthcare quality in the Rangpur region and beyond.

A job fair was held at the Hafij Complex on 18 May 2024 in Sylhet, aimed to bridge the gap between the Community Paramedics and healthcare service providers of Sylhet. In developing countries like Bangladesh, ‘job fairs’ continuously contribute as a means of employment generation. Realizing this importance, this fair is organized to create employment for primary healthcare workers.  Deputy Civil surgeon of Sylhet, Mr.  Dutta, was present at the event as chief guest. Shomvob Jobs, in collaboration with ASTHA and Swisscontact Bangladesh, financed by Novartis International, took a significant step towards improving healthcare in Sylhet and surrounding areas by organizing this event. Over 300 Community Paramedics and more than 15 healthcare service providers participated in the fair. After passing SSC, students who successfully completed two years full time ‘Community Paramedic’ course including six months internship from any reputed hospital are called Community Paramedics. Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council provides overall supervision of the Community Paramedic Course. In addition to providing healthcare on their own initiatives, the Community Paramedics are also involved with government healthcare programs at the local level. During the Covid-19 outbreak, Community Paramedics have been providing healthcare on a voluntary basis at various community clinics. They also participate in different day celebrations including disaster relief, vaccination programs organized by government.   The Deputy Civil Surgeon of Sylhet graced the fair with his presence and thanked the organisers and urged for more initiatives such as this in the future. He said, “Bangladesh has come a long way in the health sector। However, unfortunately many healthcare institutions recruit unskilled workers. I think if all these institutions employ skilled Community Paramedics, then community people will get better healthcare service. This job fair is an important platform to connect job seekers and employers in the health sector. I would like this fair not to end here, but to be organized on a bigger scale every year. I wish all round success of this initiative.”  Employers participating in the fair, especially Shakti Foundation, Marie Stopes Bangladesh, Imperial Hospital, SSKS, FPAV, Norland were satisfied with the overall arrangement and found the fair very fruitful. SSKS executive said, “We have hired community paramedics before. However, Shomvob Jobs makes the recruitment process easier for us. 3 community paramedics are working in our institution, and they are rendering service with great efficiency and dedication. We are very optimistic about community paramedics.”  Farzana Amin, Team Leader of Astha Team, Swisscontact Bangladesh, is very happy to work with Shomvob Jobs in organizing the fair. She said, “We are proud to contribute to the development of the healthcare sector of the country through this fair.”  At its core, Shomvob Jobs is more than just a platform; it aspires to be the foremost destination in Bangladesh for professional networking and career opportunities. By fostering meaningful relationships and unlocking new avenues across different sectors, Shomvob Jobs aims to empower both individuals and organizations alike.