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. As a values-based organization, icddrb encourages women and people with disabilities.

Matlab Hospital was established by icddr,b in 1963 primarily to treat the diarrhoeal patients residing in Matlab and surrounding area. Now, it has grown into a regionally important diarrhoea treatment centre managing more than 50,000 patients a year. Besides this, Matlab Hospital provides maternal and child health (MCH) care to women of child bearing age and under five children residing in icddr,b service area. Engaged in the treatment of rural people with diarrhoeal diseases, malnutrition and pneumonia; Matlab Hospital is playing a vital role in improving the health outcomes for the most vulnerable. Matlab Hospital provides an infrastructure for a wide range of clinical research projects. It also plays a critical role in areas such as diarrhoeal disease surveillance and monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in rural settings.

The fellowship programme is designed to provide thorough clinical training in Pediatrics, Internal medicine and reproductive health issues with a special emphasis on diarrhoeal diseases, Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI), malnutrition and maternal and child health care. The fellows learn through treating patients, participating in the ward rounds and clinical meetings or seminars. The training programme is designed to prepare the fellows to build a professional carrier in clinical research. The trainees are required to perform shift duties covering days and nights. They might need to perform long duty hours. Candidates after successful completion of fellowship training will be given preference to pursue a career in clinical research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Management;
• Admit and evaluate new patients and decide appropriate action (e.g. treatment and discharge, or admission into clinical units);
• Conduct a thorough physical examination and gather detailed patient history;
• Request and administer tests, if required (e.g. blood test, x-ray);
• Interpret test results; consult with senior doctors (if required);
• Diagnose condition and prescribe treatment;
• Manage complicated cases;
• Manage ANC, delivery, newborn, KMC in the MCH unit;
• Regular follow-up of admitted patients to review the response to treatment;
• Document all patient interactions using computers;
• Review complicated cases with senior doctors during their daily morning and evening rounds;
• Take actions on recommendations made by senior doctors;
• Coordinate patient-care activities with nurses and other hospital staff;
• Supervise and guide other members in the team for day-to-day tasks;
• Support clinical research work in the hospital in order to ensure proper clinical management.

Required qualification and experience:

Education:
MBBS degree recognized by Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council with completion of one-year internship.

Experience:
Minimum six month’s training in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine or Gynae & Obs, recognized for pursuing post-graduate studies, such as DCH, DGO and FCPS is required. However, this may be relaxed in case of candidates having added qualifications e.g. MPH with experience in research from a reputed academic institution with good academic record.

*Applicants interested to work in rural settings and to build research career will be given preference.

Duty Station: Matlab

Contract Type and duration:

The appointment will be made on a Fellowship basis for 1 year which is renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.

Salary & benefits:

Stipend and facilities: Monthly stipend amounting to Tk. 56,240/- and subsidized canteen food.

Evaluation & Certification: The progress of the Fellows will be monitored and evaluated. On successful completion of training and final evaluation, the Fellow will be awarded a certificate.

Prospects: After completion of the program, the Fellows may apply against any other suitable positions at the Centre. However, such employment is not guaranteed. The selected Fellows will not be eligible for any other fellowship program at the Centre.

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 fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by 7th November 2023.