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.

The Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AdSEARCH) project of icddr,b aims to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes and realise rights among different population groups with distinct SRH needs in Bangladesh.

Position Description:

The Research Investigator will report to the PI and will be responsible for the followings:

• Generate new ideas;
• Develop research proposal/protocol and overall strategy to implement the research studies/projects;
• Monitor implementation plan, review consumption of resources, prepare report and delegate project related activities to ensure control and review;
• Provide training to data collectors, oversee field activities, identify areas of improvement and provide necessary assistance as and when required;
• Analyze and interpret data;
• Prepare reports;
• Develop scientific manuscripts;
• Manage staff and guide/coach/mentor team members in scientific arena (scientific writing, scientific capacity building) to develop good researchers.

Required qualification and experience:

• Master’s degree in Public Health/ Statistics/ Applied Statistics/Biostatistics/ Economics/ Sociology/ Development Studies/ Population Science or relevant discipline with excellent academic result;
• At least 3 years of working experience in public health with strong interpersonal and excellent communication and writing skills in English. However, the length of experience may be relaxed for exceptional candidates;
• Strong understanding of quantitative/ qualitative research methods and evidence generation.

Location: Dhaka.

Contract Type and duration:

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

Salary & benefits:

• Annual Tk. 1,459,020/- inclusive of house rent, conveyance, 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;
• icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by June 19, 2023.