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. icddrb as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.
Non-Communicable Diseases under the Health System and Population Studies Division conducts research, provides support to assess feasibility of adopting digital application for integrating best practices in primary care facilities in urban Bangladesh. To comply with SDGs, Bangladesh has been targeted to reduce one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by 2030 through providing prevention and treatment and promoting mental health and well-being. To achieve this goal icddr,b is working for strengthening primary health care services for NCDs with the collaboration of the relevant government and non-government stakeholders.
Brief Description of Position:
The Research Investigator reporting to the Scientist with the NCD under HSPSD will be mainly responsible for planning, designing and implementation of research projects. S/he will be involved in -
Developing Research Proposal/protocol and overall strategy to implement the research studies/projects;
Proper monitoring of implementation plan, Review consumption of resources and utilization of manpower; Regular reporting and disseminating project related activities to ensure Control and Review,
Oversee field activities; identify areas of improvement and provide necessary assistance as and when required;
People Management and also guide/coach/mentor team members in scientific arena (scientific writing, scientific capacity building) to develop good researchers.
Required qualification and experience:
Masters in Anthropology with good academic records;
3 years of experience in public health research preferably in NCDs.
Candidates having publications in international peer reviewed journals will get preference. Experience in coordinating trials and leading projects successfully will be counted as an added advantage.
