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: --

Published: 2026-07-26

Application Deadline: 2026-08-20

Education:

Requirements: --

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

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