Sushama Dutta, Paramedic, UPHCP Bashbari Maternity Clinic, Bangladesh

Sushama is a Paramedic in a high volume maternity clinic run by our Partner in Bangladesh, Marie Stopes Clinic Society. By installing new systems, training her peers and colleagues and personally overseeing quality assurance, Sushama helped to establish, almost single handedly, an efficient and fully functioning clinic which now handles more than 200 deliveries every month. At the age of 60, Sushama is a bundle of energy, always smiling even in the face of extreme work pressure, and never saying no to any call, even at the dead of night.

"I joined in 2001 and, unlike my previous jobs, I’ve found exciting working vibes here, with amazing team commitment and team spirit. I witnessed a difficult era of establishing clinics and how all here have showed perseverance and resilience to stick close in achieving the objectives, continue and even prosper. At MSI, I feel motivated and challenged to do well, with opportunities for my own development”