icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddrb as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.

The primary objective of the project which is under Programme for Emerging Infection is to strengthen Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) activities across different implementing sites, including areas with full HDSS implementations and areas using sampling strategies which will be continue at least 3 years. In addition, the project will provide technical assistance to other sites such as data collection, data quality, meeting operations, scientific and informatics competencies, and ongoing methodological support for HDSS activities.

Key Responsibilities:

The Analyst Programmer reporting to Senior IT Development Specialist will be mainly responsible for following duties and responsibilities:

• Design database and monitoring system in consultation with the PI/Sr. IT Dev. Specialist;
• Design/review appropriate layout/screen for the questionnaire;
• Develop error detection tools;
• Finalize the process-flow / programming logic for each problem;
• Design/ develop necessary applications for the management of study tools;
• Coordinate with the Programmer, Data Management Team to get feedback, suggestions and accordingly amend and update the existing databases;
• Set up amended database and data handling system and run tests for its appropriateness;
• Monitor database efficiency;
• Write database documentation including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary;
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security and maintain data standards including adherence to the Data Protection Act;
• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback;
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases;
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities, Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools, Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs;
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved;
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs;
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements, Monitor debugging process results;
• Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions;
• Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts, Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies;
• Assess risk, identify internal and external threats and implement sound strategies that provide effective prevention and recovery for the organization;
• Conduct Vulnerability assessment and Penetration testing in order to ensure proper Information Security.
• Promote a spirit of collegiality and gender diversity amongst team members and in the organisation;
• Encourage team members to collaborate across sites;
• Address and resolve any diversity related issues;
• Set goals and conduct appraisals for the team;
• Set high standards and confront poor performance where needed;
• Mentor young professionals and prepare them for higher responsibilities;

Required qualification and experience:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering or Information & Communication Engineering/ Technology or Master’s in Statistics/Mathematics with B.Sc. in Computer Science from a reputed university;
• 8 years of experience in relevant field – Software
• Must have knowledge in different Quality Assurance tools
• Must have knowledge to develop mobile based application
• Knowledge of developing application in Android platform, has knowledge in ASP .NET, C#, JAVA, Android Studio.
• Strong knowledge on SQLite, SQL database and capable of handling unstructured database.
• Must have knowledge in cloudbased software, database and storage
• Must have knowledge in developing web-based applications and Dashboard
• Must have excellent communication skill and can work in a group
• Must have knowledge in handing Demographic Surveillance Data
• Able to manage the work under stress

Location: Mohakhali Campus, Dhaka

Contract Type and duration:

• Fixed Term; duration will be 1 Year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Annual 17,98,450/- inclusive of house rent, conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits
• 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance, and subsidised canteen. Transport and day-care facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview;
• The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised;
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by April 30, 2023.