Research Assistant
Job Description
Title: Research Assistant
Company Name: BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH)
Vacancy: 10
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor or Masters in Social/Life Science/Nutrition
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (BRAC JPGSPH) at BRAC University was established in 2004 as an educational and research institution focusing on the integral areas of teaching, research, and services. The goal of the School is not only to impart knowledge but also to act as a centre of excellence in knowledge creation through research and training that connects with practice. Centre for Non-communicable diseases and nutrition, BRAC James P Grant School of Public health, BRAC University in partnership with Non Communicable Disease Control, Directorate General of Health Services, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM), Bangladesh University of Health Science (BUHS), BRAC, and Imperial College London is implementing a study titled " Understanding the patterns and determinants of health in South Asian people-South Asia Biobank". The objectives of this study are to a) Strengthen non-communicable disease (NCD) surveillance systems in Bangladesh by establishing 30 surveillance sites across the country to quantify the burden of CVD and T2D, and their risk factors b) Collect and utilize biological samples for persuasion of epidemiological & genetic research c) Disseminate data to relevant stakeholders, include health service providers and policy makers to inform resource allocation and health system priorities. The government of Bangladesh is trying to establish a surveillance for NCDs which will be strengthened by this project. The study finding will help us to design target specific interventions to combat NCDs in Bangladesh. Moreover, it will help the policy makers to formulate pertinent policies related to NCDs.
∎ The study will recruit Research Assistant to support the surveillance teams. Details are stated below:
∎ Vacant Position: 10 (Female: 5, Male: 5)
∎ Duration of Job: 8 months
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Contribute to data collection tool development during training
∎ Collect quantitative data on diet and risk factors of NCDs using tablet computer and perform anthropometric measurement
∎ Assist in organizing the dissemination events, e.g. contacting the participants of dissemination event
∎ Submit conveyance bill regularly
∎ Provide any other additional research support
Additional Requirements:
∎ Two years' experience in anthropometric measurement and data collection
∎ Enter data in tablet computer
∎ Good communication and writing skills in Bangla
∎ Willing to work in rural areas
Salary:
∎ Tk. 27000 (Monthly)
∎ Commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: March 20, 2020
Company Information:
∎ BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH)
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 20th Mar 2020
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