• Manage and guide field staff for clinical & programmatic field activities and field site preparation;
• Maintain continuous collaboration as a local contact for relevant project activities, establishing/maintaining a network of physicians;
• Explain project procedures to the participants and obtain informed written consent/assent form;
• Patient evaluation as and when necessary for assigned project activities;
• Counsel clients for uptake of PrEP, PrEP adherence, harm reduction for Chemsex drugs, HIV testing and risk behaviours.; Dispense PrEP to clients;Collect samples from clients;
• Conduct routine supervisory visits to ensure smooth running of the project activities,
• Preparing bills of expenditure of the project activities and submitting them to the supervisor;
• Maintain close liaison with the project staff like, counsellor, laboratory technologist, local DIC management and relevant organizations;
• Guide and motivate the Peer Educators of the local DIC to implement the activities smoothly;
• Review existing data periodically; maintain confidentiality of data and do basic analysis;
• Prepare monthly reports regularly and share them with PI;
• Maintain liaison with the service centers, other partners, and stakeholders;
• Understand & strengthen the linkage of facilities to secure project outcomes;
• Organize/participate in orientation programs related to project objectives;
• Ensure regular recording and reporting of assigned project activities by programme protocol;
• Resolve any queries and escalate appropriate issues to seniors/supervisors.

Required qualifications and experience:

• MBBS degree from a Medical College recognized by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC);
• 1 year of work experience in the public health arena. Experience working with key populations at risk of HIV preferably with sexual minority people will be preferred.

Location: HIV field sites

Number of Positions: 02

Contract Type and Duration:

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

Salary & benefits:

• Tk. 57,350/-(consolidated) per month 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 fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by January 25, 2024.