Health Project Officer

Job Description

Title: Health Project Officer

Company Name: BIMSTEC Secretariat

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Multinational Companies

• Bachelor/Honors

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, veterinary sciences, nursing, medicine, or a related health science field.Advanced degree (masters) in Public Health (MPH) preferred.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Multinational Companies

• Age At most 35 years

• Knowledge of global health, and national public health systems.

• Basic familiarity with World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, development of project concept notes, appraisal documents, technical report writing skills are an asset.

• Experience working with multi-sectoral stakeholders is desirable.

• Excellent proficiency in written and verbal English with working knowledge of Bengali

• Knowledge of public health and epidemiology skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to conduct fieldwork and monitoring

• Good reporting and documentation skills

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

• Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in public health, community health, and One Health (experience on donor-funded projects is an advantage)

• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in computer skills (MS word, excel, power point, virtual communication (zoom, teams etc.) and others.

SECRETARIAT OF THE BAY OF BENGAL INITIATIVE FOR MULTI-SECTORAL TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION DHAKA, BANGLADESH

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Applications are invited from eligible Bangladeshi nationals for the following positions at the BIMSTEC Secretariat in Dhaka, Bangladesh:

Health Project Officer:

Expected date for entry on duty: 01 June 2026

Type of Appointment:

Contractual for 06 months (with possibility of extension).

The selected candidate will be on mandatory probation for a period of 03 months from the date of joining.

The selected candidate is expected to serve the Secretariat for a minimum period of 06 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the project.

Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Key Responsibility:

• Support implementation of One Health-related activities in line with the project’s annual work plan

• Support the design and implementation of capacity-building programmes and trainings in public health and One Health within BIMSTEC Member States.

• Take a leading role in coordinating One Health-related initiatives, including the establishment of a regional observatory for infectious diseases and identification of Regional Center of Excellence (RCoE)

• Prepare and review technical documents, reports, and guidelines related to the project scope

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and partners to ensure successful project delivery.

• Assist in organizing training workshops and support capacity-building activities for projects.

• Support the organization of Project Committee meetings and Project Technical Working Group meetings, including documentation and dissemination of meeting minutes

• Liaise with the team from FAO Bangladesh and respective Ministries of Health on a regular basis for the implementation of the project.

• Assist Project Coordinator in ensuring that all activities align with the project objectives and are implemented and monitored efficiently and effectively.

• Support the implementation of other health-related activities for the BIMSTEC’s Science, Technology & Innovation, Health and Human Resource department.

• Remunerations: Consolidated amount of USD 810 monthly basis will be paid.