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. icddr,b as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.

• Understand strategic objectives of the project; derive periodical work plans based on the project’s detailed implementation plan; derive implications for project execution and allocate different project verticals to the team;
• Guide team to prepare implementation plans for “Health Systems Improvement Plan (HSIP)”;
• Provide operational direction, oversight, and guidance to the implementation team for effective delivery of the program at a national scale;
• Oversee the implementation of the project activities and supervise day-to-day activities;
• Manage and report all implementation activities under the project; track progress against work plans; derive implications and focus areas for Team members; Finalize implementation plan with the team; Cascade goals and responsibilities; Establish review mechanisms and collaborate with team for implementation to effectively create a road-map for effective project implementation.

• Design and plan project activity in consultation with the Project Management team;
• Develop an appropriate action plan and methodology to complete the project in the scheduled time;
• Assign suitable Program Officers of icddr,b or equivalent to carry out the plan properly;
• Organize periodic pause and reflect meetings in consultation with the project management team and provide evidence-based input;
• Ensure adequate resources to implement the project activities as per plan to ensure efficient management and implementation of project activities effectively within the guidelines of the project.

• Strengthen the coordination mechanism within and between Government sectors, development partners, and other relevant stakeholders for making the project achieve its goal;
• Develop supporting relationships with other stakeholders in the operating network;
• Resolve conflicts and arrive at mutually beneficial solutions;
• Develop team approach and promote harmonious relationships within icddr,b, and Govt. Institutes to provide a conflict-free environment for project implementation.

• Analyze health service-driven data for evidence-based decision-making;
• Prepare manuscript / scientific research report based on the Project data;
• Ensure all requirements based on project implementation are met and reported accordingly;
• Explain and defend findings to varying audiences (fellow scientists, policy-makers, boards of donor organizations, other stakeholders, etc.);
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of the project reports and assist the supervisor in the internal review of the reports to ensure the qualitative outcome of the project.

• Promote a spirit of collegiality and gender diversity amongst team members and in the organization;
• Encourage team members to collaborate across areas; Address and resolve any diversity-related issues; Set goals and conduct appraisals for the team;
• Set high standards and confront poor performance where needed;
• Supervise project research physician and counselor;
• Mentor young professionals and prepare them for higher responsibilities;
• Take appropriate actions to manage poor performance (such as creating Performance Improvement Plans, coaching, job rotations, planning separations from icddr,b) to build and develop an engaged and high-performing team.

• MBBS with MPH in Health Services Management;
• 8 years of progressive career experience in Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health/ Nutrition/ Family Planning/ Tuberculosis/ Non-communicable Diseases/ HIV and AIDS, etc. with at least three years in a leadership role in health services management;
• Must have experience in managing large multidisciplinary teams;
• Must have experience in analyzing health facility-based service data for decision-making;
• Exposure to using analytical software (e.g. SPSS/STATA/R etc) is required;
• Excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English including presentation skills.

Location: Dhaka

Number of Positions: 01

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

• Annual Tk. 18,88,370/-inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances;
• 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival allowance, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance, and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview;
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process