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.

Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of death worldwide. Nearly 43% of the population in Bangladesh is in the age group of 6 months to 19 years are exposed to at least one NCD risk factor. Early diagnosis of NCDs in children could help health managers to control the increasing burden of these diseases in adults. In this study, a comprehensive and scalable pediatric NCD service delivery model will be developed at primary health care systems in two districts of the Dhaka and Khulna Divisions in Bangladesh, in collaboration with NCDC, UNICEF, and Pediatric NCD experts and other stakeholders.

Position Descriptions:

The Research Officer will report to the Senior Research Investigator and will plan, organize and implement qualitative research with the objective of conducting high-quality research within the guidelines of the research protocols and organizational values and guidelines (such as Institutional Governance Framework – IGF and Gender Diversity Guidelines). He/ she will be responsible to:

• Implement qualitative research to collect and analyze data from stakeholders at various levels, including government and non-government organizations, health facilities, policymakers, and disease domain experts;
• Monitor facility surveys in district and sub-district hospitals for checking medicine inventory, hospital patient records, equipment, and trained resources;
• Assessment of user acceptability of Health Management and Information System for pediatric care at the facility level;
• Develop a cost analysis plan for the service delivery model in the health facilities;
• Supervise and guide team members in implementing project/ research activities assigned by the supervisor;
• Transcription of interviews, analysis, and writing results;
• Validate documents and reports for data accuracy and adherence to protocol guidelines;
• Prepare draft report for submission to supervisor; Revise final report based on feedback received from supervisor;
• Support to the Principal Investigator for developing manuscript/guidelines/SOPs and any others reports relevant to the projects;
• Liaise with government and non-government stakeholders in implementing project activities and developing collaboration.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Masters in Social science preferably Anthropology/ Sociology/ Health Economics / other relevant fields;
• 3 years of working experience in health research; One year of working experience in a relevant field.

Location: Dhaka with frequent field visits.

Number of Positions: 01

Contract Type and Duration:

• CSA basis for 6 (six) months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Tk. 59,900 /-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;
• 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 July 18, 2024.