Research Assistant

Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
Bachelor of Public Health
Masters

Experience

1 to 2 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital, NGO

Additional Requirements

Age At most 40 years

Required Experience

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in public health or social science research
Experience in data collection in health facilities or community settings
Familiarity with NCDs and/or Mental Health programs (preferred)
Experience working in humanitarian or refugee contexts (added advantage)

Technical Skills

Proficiency in data collection tools (KOBO, ODK, or paper-based forms)
Basic skills in Excel/SPSS/Stata for data management
Comfortable conducting interviews and interacting with patients
Strong verbal communication skills in Bangla/English; Chittagonian/Rohingya preferred

Core Competencies

Accuracy and attention to detail
Respectful and empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
Ability to work in teams and follow supervision
Willingness to travel and work in camp environments
Strong organizational and time-management skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy and completeness of collected and entered data
Timeliness of data submission and reporting
Adherence to ethical and confidentialitystandards
Effective coordination with clinical and field teams

Responsibilities & Context

Organization: Hope Foundation for Women and Children of Bangladesh

Duty Station: Hope Field Hospital, Cox’s Bazar (with regular field visits to camps and host communities)

Employment Type: Full-time, Project-Based

Reports To: Senior Manager/Program Researcher

Position Overview

The Research Assistant will support implementation of research activities under the NCD–Mental Health project at Hope Field Hospital. The position involves assisting with data collection, data entry, data quality assurance, coordination with facility and community teams, and providing logistical and administrative support for research activities. The Research Assistant will work closely with the Program Researcher and clinical teams to ensure accurate, ethical, and timely research implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Data Collection & Field Implementation

Conduct interviews, surveys, and assessments with patients and community participants
Assist in organizing and mobilizing study participants
Support qualitative data collection (FGDs/IDIs) under supervision
Ensure confidentiality, informed consent, and ethical conduct throughout research activities
Maintain safe, respectful, gender-sensitive interaction with participants

Data Entry & Management

Enter data into digital or paper-based systems accurately and on time
Check for inconsistencies or missing information and resolve with field teams
Maintain secure filing of questionnaires, consent forms, and datasets
Assist with data cleaning and validation

Support to Research Operations

Assist in pretesting research instruments and revising tools
Help in scheduling interviews, field visits, and research meetings
Maintain inventory of research materials and supplies
Provide administrative and logistical support to the research team

Coordination & Communication

Liaise with hospital departments, outreach teams, and community volunteers
Support communication between research team and clinical staff
Assist in organizing training, workshops, or meetings related to research

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain daily fieldwork records and activity logs
Assist in preparing brief reports, meeting minutes, and documentation
Support preparation of case stories and field notes

Compliance & Safeguarding

Follow all research ethics, institutional guidelines, and data protection policies
Adhere to humanitarian principles and patient safeguarding standards
Immediately report any adverse event or safeguarding concern to supervisors
Skills & Expertise

Other Relevant Skills

Research
Reporting and Documentation
SPSS

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)