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 icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities.

The program of Enteric Infections and Vaccines under the Infectious Diseases Division conducts research with Mucosal Immunology and Vaccinology Unit (MIVU) for immunological and molecular genomic analyses for different enteric organisms. To achieve this goal icddr,b is working for controlling enteric infections, detecting and controlling emerging and re-emerging infections with the collaboration of the relevant government and non-government stakeholders.

Position Descriptions:

The Project Research Physician will report to the Senior Research Investigator and will be responsible for Project Implementation, Supervision & monitoring of field activities, Clinical treatment and for training support. S/he will be involved in–

• Execute overall implementation plan of disease surveillance as per the guidelines; Monitor and supervise sample and data collection from hospital and field; resolve any issues and maintain proper documentation;
• Supervise qualitative data collection, data curation and participate in peer debriefing and member checking;
• Ensure quality data collection through proper field monitoring, managing and supervising people;
• Work as a first touchpoint of the study to resolve any issues and provide feedback to the management;
• Admit and evaluate new patients and give appropriate treatment as per protocol and maintain patient documents using a smartphone or prescribed questionnaire;
• Provide training to the field staff as required to ensure quality data collection.

Required qualifications and experience:

• MBBS degree from a reputed institution with valid BMDC (Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council) registration.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the field of vaccine trial; Candidates having experience in public health research with MPH degree and field research activities are highly expected; Prior work experience with local healthcare authority will be an added advantage.

Location: Dhaka

Number of Positions: 04

Contract Type and Duration:

• Short Term Contractual Service Agreement basis; duration will be 6 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Tk. 60,220/- Per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances;
• Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b, 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;
• 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 July 18, 2024.