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Summary

Vacancy: —
Location: Dhaka
Experience: At least 5 years
Published: 21 Aug 2024

Requirements

Education
Masters in Anthropology/ Statistics or any other relevant subject from any recognised university. Any professional degree / certificate relevant to job responsibility will added advantage

Experience

At least 5 years

Additional Requirements

Data analysis using statistical software
Negotiation and problem-solving skills
Coordination and communication and presentation skills
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Project management & implementation
Interpersonal and People management skills
Team building (positive reinforcement, collaboration and partnership)
Minimum 5 years of professional experience including experience working in research. Working in the NGO sector, in the field of Tuberculosis, and previous experience working on bilateral or multilateral organization projects will be added advantages

Responsibilities & Context

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

BRAC Health Programme has been implementing TB Control Project for more than three decades in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTP). BRAC works through community engagement in a people-centered approach and plays a pivotal role in TB case detection, referral, treatment, contact screening, and providing TB preventive treatment (TPT) to combat TB throughout the country. With the support of USAID, BRAC is going to implement TB diagnostic network strengthening (TBDNS) activities aiming for equitable access to diagnostic networks and streamlined linkages to care and treatment for TB patients in collaboration with the NTP to strengthen Tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic and treatment services in Bangladesh.

Through comprehensive activities under this project, BRAC seeks to address key challenges in the TB diagnostic and treatment landscape. By conducting Patient Pathway Analysis and Equity Gap Analysis, BRAC aims to identify bottlenecks within the TB diagnostic network and provide recommendations for ensuring equitable access to services across diverse geographic and demographic contexts. This analysis will inform the development of a Diagnostic Network Optimization Action Plan, facilitating strategic interventions and recommendations tailored to the needs of policymakers and stakeholders. Furthermore, BRAC is committed to strengthening public-private partnerships and enhancing treatment initiation among TB patients diagnosed in the community, generating evidence through innovative approaches. Thus, BRAC endeavors to expedite treatment initiation and improve the outcome of TB patients across the country.

Job Purpose

To execute research and analysis-related activities and produce knowledge products for the project working in close collaboration with the Research and M&E team and other stakeholders. Plan, guide, develop staff capacity, and monitor data collection, recording, reporting, management, and presentation to reach the project objectives. Work closely with the National TB Control Programme to ensure quality services for strengthening the Tuberculosis Diagnostic Network and supporting the National Health System.

Key Responsibilities

Support to develop monitoring and research plans and designs to capture quantitative and qualitative data, addressing bottlenecks in the National TB Control Programme, Bangladesh.
Develop concept notes, research proposals, and implement research activities in the field.
Design data tracking tools and analysis plans for collecting reliable and consistent data.
Regularly analyze and share project data to support decision-making.
Conduct field monitoring of research work and project interventions, share findings and reports, and hold debrief sessions with relevant stakeholders.
Produce case studies to enhance the understanding of contextual realities and document key lessons learned, successful approaches, and challenges.
Perform high-frequency data checks, data cleaning, labeling, compilation, management, and analysis.
Build the capacity of the data collection team, enhancing their expertise in research and data management through a participatory process and mentoring.
Assist in developing various reports, guidelines, and manuals to ensure quality project implementation.
Represent the organization in various forums, meetings, and conferences at both national and international levels to contribute to achieving project goals.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organization, and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise in safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Compensation & Other Benefits

Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Wellness Centre Facility, Day Care Facility and others as per policy.

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Dhaka

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