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 organisation, icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities.
Environmental Health and WASH Research Group under the Health Systems and Population Studies Division has focused on determining and mitigating environmental pollution, evaluating WASH strategies for improved health, and generating evidence to understand the extent of environmental pollution and contamination in low-resource settings.
Key Responsibilities:
The Study Physician will report to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible for planning, organizing, and performing specific study procedures with the objective of collecting high-quality research data within the guidelines of the research protocols and organizational values. She/he will be engaged in multiple tasks assigned by the PI, which include:
- Train and supervise field staff on data collection, sample collection procedure, and field implementation;
- Supervise, guide, and provide feedback on overall field activities and monitor his/her subordinates on the study activities;
- Under the guidance of PI, apply rigorous scientific analysis to derive meaningful scientific inferences from data;
- Travel to different field sites to check and monitor study activities;
- Take part in screening, perform study-related clinical responsibilities, and prepare different reports;
- Prepare reports and share findings with the supervisor in order to execute activities in accordance with the research protocol
Required qualifications and experience:
- MBBS degree from a reputed medical college recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council with completion of one-year internship training;
- At least 1 year of work experience in community-based randomized controlled trials;
- Candidates will be given preference who have working experience in studies related to maternal nutrition and microbiome research;
- Candidates having publications in international peer-reviewed journals and abstracts presented at international conferences will be given preference.
Location: Sirajganj
Contract Type and Duration:
- CSA basis for 6 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of fund
Salary & benefits:
- Tk. 87,180/-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 fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by April 23, 2024.