Posted on : April 13, 2024 Application deadline : April 22, 2024
Research Officer (Adv#108/2024)
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.
The Program for HIV and AIDS under the Health System and Population Studies Division (HSPSD) at icddr,b provides good quality HIV prevention services to key populations at risk of HIV infection since 2010. This has been made possible by working with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), donors, NGOs and CBOs. Recently, the Program for HIV and AIDS is conducting a mixed-method study to understand the psychological distress and sexual health concerns of MSM, MSW, hijra in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations will be generated to develop a culture-sensitive intervention model to improve SRHR for these populations.
Position Description:
The Research Officer will report to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible for leading the field team, monitoring data collection, planning, organizing and participating in workshops, seminars or other sessions with GoB stakeholders, policy planners and relevant field experts. S/he will be involved in -
Required qualifications and experience:
Master's degree in Social Sciences/Anthropology/Public Health with good academic records; At least 3 years of working experience in the relevant field First-hand experience in conducting qualitative research and analyzing qualitative data is mandatory. Basic computer skills in MS Office with standard documentation competency are essential; Experience in article publishing, grant writing and project management is a plus.Location: Mohakhali, Dhaka
Number of Position: 01
Contract Type and Duration:
Short Term Contractual Service Agreement basis; duration will be 3 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 processInterested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by April 22, 2024