Research Assistant (ACROSS-BD Project)

Job Description

Title: Research Assistant (ACROSS-BD Project)

Company Name: Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)

Vacancy: 4

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

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

• Master of Science (MSc) in Public Health

• Master’s degree in public health (Preferred)

• 4 years Bachelor’s degree in health science

• 4 years BSc in Health Sciences

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

Experience:

• Prior 5 years of experience in public health research (experience in RCT or clinical trials is preferable).

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of research participant recruitment, data collection & management, data quality maintenance

• Statistical software, preferably “R” and or “SPSS.”

• Ability to conduct literature review, report writing, and dissemination

• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethical guidelines

• Good communication skills (Bengali and English)

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and PowerPoint

The ACROSS Project is a five-year global health research program funded by the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), led by the University of Glasgow in partnership with the Bangladesh University of Health Sciences as its academic partner. The project aims to co-develop a culturally and contextually appropriate, affordable home-based cardiac rehabilitation model for people living with coronary heart disease and/or heart failure with depression or anxiety. The initiative will evaluate the acceptability, clinical effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of this model across South Asia, aiming to increase health service capacity and improve outcomes for patients with heart disease and mental health conditions in LMICs.

Organization: Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)

Project: ACROSS (Affordable Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Outreach Inter-Disciplinary Strategic Study)

Funded by: National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), UK

Job Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (different study sites within Dhaka city)

Duration: 3 years, with the option to extend as needed.

Starting from: 1st July 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in literature reviews, data collection, and data entry at study sites

• Support participant recruitment, screening, and follow-up as per protocol

• Help prepare study materials, consent forms, and SOPs

• Arrange logistical support for meetings, training, and field activities

• Maintain accurate study records and assist in basic data management

• Perform administrative tasks as assigned by the Project Manager

• Comply with the NIHR research agreement and confidentiality clauses

Employment Terms

• Probation Period: 6 months (depending on position)

• Termination Notice: 1 month from either side with salary or reimbursement or vice versa

• Intellectual Property: Governed by NIHR contract

• Governing Law: Laws of Bangladesh and NIHR contract terms

• Negotiable as per project outline.