Field Research Supervisor (Adv#216/2023)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Posted on : September 04, 2023Application deadline : September 13, 2023
Field Research Supervisor (Adv#216/2023)
icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to address key public health challenges through high-quality scientific research and innovation. As a values-based organization, icddr,b encourages participation from women and people with disabilities.
The Virology Laboratory conducts research and provides support to projects and training. It focuses on both human and animal viruses, including but not limited to SARS-CoV-2, rotavirus, norovirus, influenza, dengue, and other respiratory viruses, nipah virus, HIV, HBV, and HCV. Laboratory scientists undertake research and activities as principal investigators, co-principal investigators, and co-investigators, collaborating with both national and international institutes/universities, as well as with different divisions within icddr,b.
Key Responsibilities:
The Field Research Supervisor, reporting to the Assistant Scientist, will be required to plan, organize and execute field activities with the objective of conducting high-quality research according to the guidelines of the research protocol and the organizational values and guidelines. The specific areas of responsibilities are detailed below:
- Execute the field specimen collection plan, which includes ensuring proper logistic supply, on-site storage, inventory management, and appropriate use of diagnostic reagents within their shelf-life;
- Monitor and follow up with the team for collecting specimens following SOP’s and are transported to the laboratory in timely manner;
- Coordinate with the on-site study physician and the Principal Investigator (PI) of the study for smooth specimen collection;
- Monitor the record keeping of on-site incubators, freezers, calibration of equipment;
- Monitor the schedule and Coordinate with the relevant vendors/stakeholders for necessary calibration of the equipment in timely manner;
- Organize biological specimen shipment;
- Ensure accurate data collection as well as data quality;
- Arrange and provide training to the junior staff on data/specimen collection process;
- Make sure all study participants receive the intervention in the correct sequence and amount;
- Manage team and provide feedback to supervisor regarding team members’ performance to foster a strong and motivated team.
Required qualification and experience:
- Masters in Social Science or any other relevant domain is preferred;
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in health sector focusing on collection and maintenance of biological specimens;
- Candidates should have adequate experience of dealing with different DICs and hospital staffs;
- Candidates must be team friendly with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment.
Location: Dhaka
Contract Type and duration:
- Fixed Term Contract; duration will be for 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.
Salary & benefits:
- Annual Tk. 5,21,070/- inclusive of house rent and 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 subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare 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 fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by September 13, 2023.
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