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.

Dhaka Hospital was established by icddr,b in 1962 primarily to meet the urgent need to treat patients, particularly children, with severe diarrhoeal disease. It has since grown into a nationally important centre treating more than 200,000 patients a year. It acts as a beacon illustrating what can be achieved by a hospital facility even within a developing world setting. Dhaka Hospital provides an infrastructure for a wide range of clinical research projects. It also plays a critical role in areas such as disease surveillance, monitoring for antimicrobial resistance and clinical training. Dhaka Hospital offers a full range of services, particularly for diarrhoeal and respiratory disease, with infants and children representing a high proportion of patients. It delivers outstanding care, saving an estimated 40,000 lives that might otherwise be lost every year.

The fellowship programme is designed to provide thorough clinical training in Pediatrics and Internal medicine with a special emphasis on diarrhoeal diseases, Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI), malnutrition and exposure to research methods. 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 career in clinical research. Successful completion of the fellowship programme will help to achieve eligibility criteria for clinical training to FCPS or MCPS level. The trainees are required to perform shift duties covering days and nights. They might need to perform long duty hours. Training at the icddr,b is recognised by the Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons (BCPS) for MCPS and FCPS; recognition of 6 months for Medicine (after 1 year of fellowship) and 1 year for pediatrics (after 18 months of fellowship) will be provided. Candidates after successful completion of fellowship training will be given preference to pursue a career in clinical research.

Duties and 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;
• Regular follow-up of admitted patients to review the response to treatment;
• Document all patient interactions electronically;
• Review complicated cases with senior doctors during their daily 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;

Knowledge Sharing

• Train other staff in basic rules and procedures followed at icddr,b hospitals;
• Prepare and present reports on cases, incidents, initiatives etc. in classes and meetings to share experience.

Professional Development

• Attend all training/clinical sessions;
• Actively take part, develop and demonstrate an interest in a particular specialty;
• Seek opportunities to be exposed to research activities of the unit in order to develop clinically and acquire new skills;
• Participate in mentoring activities organized by icddr,b.

Required qualification and experience:

• MBBS degree recognized by Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council with completion of one-year internship.
• Minimum of six month’s training either in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine recognized for pursuing post-graduate studies, such as DCH and FCPS is required; having an MPH degree will be an added value.

Location: Dhaka

Stipend and facilities: Monthly stipend amounting to Tk. 51,090/-, free transportation to and from the duty station (subject to availability of transport) and subsidized canteen.

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

Prospects: After completion of the program, the Fellows may apply against any other suitable position of 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 11th November 2023.