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.
Health System and Population Science Division is implementing a study at Matlab named “Building capacity to study mixed metal-induced neurotoxicity in rural Bangladeshi children” funded by NIH through Sam Houston State University, USA. The project is looking for suitable Female candidates for the post advertised.
Position Description:
The Community Health Worker will report to the Project Research Physician and will be responsible for visiting participants at the household level, explaining study objectives, obtaining informed written consent and administering a structured questionnaire to support the above-mentioned research study within the guidelines of project-specific field research procedure; and organizational values and guidelines (such as Institutional Governance Framework- IGF and Gender Diversity Guidelines). S/he will be involved in –
- Follow up with mothers throughout pregnancy and keep regular contact with them.
- Take information on delivery and birth outcomes including anthropometric measurements of newborn
- Collect stool samples of the mother and newborn
- Visit household cohort children and bring them to Matlab Hospital for physical and neurocognitive assessment.
- Seek the Supervisor’s guidance to resolve issues in interacting with respondents and collecting data to support research activities.
- Share experience and learning within the team in order to improve the productivity of the team.
- Perform other assignments required by the study.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- HSC or equivalent;
- 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
Location: Baishpur (U00), Nabakalash (V11),Kaladi (W00) and Dagarpur (V20) at Matlab, Chandpur
Number of Positions: 04
Contract Type and Duration:
- CSA basis for 5 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.
Salary & benefits:
- Tk.22,080 /-per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances;
- Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen.
Notes of attention:
- Only short-listed female candidates shall be invited for written test /interview;
- The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised;
- Candidates must be permanent residents of icddr,b service area (as mentioned in the Location) with valid CID & RID number
- Please clearly write down the CID & RID number with your permanent address.
- 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 January 24, 2024.