Projahnmo Research Foundation is hiring Research Investigator | Accepting Applications

Requirements

Education

MBBS/BDS degree, preferably Master’s in Public Health or a relevant discipline

Experience

At least 3 years

Additional Requirements

3 years’ experience in public health research/program.

Ability to work in a complex environment and deliver results in high-pressure situations within stipulated timeline

Efficient decision-making and problem-solving skills

Ability to summarize the results or observations

Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation and presentation skills

Good networking and negotiating skills

Ability to travel to study sites

Maintain flexible working hours to meet project needs and align with different time zones

Fluency in Bangla and English, both written and verbal

Responsibilities & Context

Projahnmo Research Foundation (PRF), a Bangladeshi NGO, in association with Johns Hopkins University, USA, has a long and illustrious history of conducting research in Bangladesh. PRF’s research has contributed to science and many of those research findings are translated into action in respect to maternal, neonatal and child health in our country and abroad. PRF has also supported the career development of numerous Bangladeshi public health professionals. PRF is seeking qualified and motivated applicants from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Research Investigator.
Job Description:

Research implementation

Assist in the design of data tools, consent forms, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of ongoing and upcoming projects

Assist in preparing and ensuring the timely submission of all technical and other reports to donors

Research Ethics:

Prepare documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission, respond to queries of reviewers of IRB

Track IRB expiry dates and inform investigators for action

Track sample size for screening and enrollment as per IRB approval and inform investigators of the need for amendment, if needed

Data analysis and manuscript writing

Conduct literature review, scoping review, systematic review

Support data analysis

Prepare specific analysis plan and initiate/participate/lead in manuscript writing

Participation in research grant writing

Participate in grant proposal development

Identify opportunities for new project development and efforts to respond to solicitations

Communication and liaise

Create and maintain close liaison with BMRC, DGDA, IEDCR, etc.

Prepare meeting notes, summarise action items and add to task list

Draft presentations, notes for different meetings

Skills & Expertise

Other Relevant Skills

Research
Data analysis
Reporting and Documentation
Drafting
public health
literature review

Compensation & Other Benefits

Gross salary 115,354/-tk. per month (Salary is negotiable for a highly experienced candidate).

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Dhaka