Research Assistant
Job Description
Title: Research Assistant
Company Name: HOPE Foundation for Women & Children of Bangladesh.
Vacancy: 2
Age: Na
Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)
Salary: Tk. 45000 - 50000 (Monthly)
Experience:
- 1 to 2 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Hospital
Published: 2026-01-07
Application Deadline: 2026-01-14
Education:
- Bachelor/Honors
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, Social Science, Psychology, Statistics, Anthropology, or related field
- Master’s degree preferred but not mandatory
Requirements:
- 1 to 2 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Hospital
Skills Required:
Additional Requirements:
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 confidentiality standards
- 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
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
Job Other Benifits:
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Work Place: Work at office
Company Information:
Gender: Male and Female can apply
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Category: NGO/Development
