Job Description

Title: Research Assistant (RA)

Company Name: Projahnmo Research Foundation

Vacancy: 4

Job Location: Manikganj

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ BSc. Nursing or Diploma in Midwifery/ Paramedics or related subject from any reputed institution with a valid certificate.
∎ Candidates having working experience in research will be given preference

Job Context:
∎ Projahnmo Research Foundation (PRF) in association with Johns Hopkins University, USA has a long and illustrious history of conducting research in Bangladesh. PRF`s research has contributed to improvement of health of Bangladeshi citizens and has supported the career development of numerous Bangladeshi public health professional. Projahnmo Research Foundation is implementing g an "Implementation Research to Scale-up and Evaluate the Impact of Antenatal Corticosteroids (ACS) on Preterm Newborn Outcomes`` in Manikganj district. The objective of study is to understand the challenges and opportunities in implementing the specific WHO criteria for safe ACS use, develop effective programmatic solutions, and apply them in LMIC contexts to achieve high coverage of safe ACS use in the context of improved childbirth and newborn care. This multi-country implementation research study will use a mixed-methods design, including both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Projahnmo Research Foundation is seeking qualified and motivated applicants from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Research Assistant (RA) for the study.
∎ Reportable to : District Manager, Manikganj
∎ The appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Assessment of all pregnant women admitted to the study hospitals as per the study protocol.
∎ Obtain informed consent and enroll eligible pregnant women as per the study protocol.
∎ Work closely with hospital nurses/Midwives of the enlisted facilities to ensure accurate record keeping, and immediate notification of all admission and birth to PRF register.
∎ Organize and provide management support for training for MOH&FW staff & others,
∎ Complete data collection forms following the study protocol and SOPs.
∎ Conduct regular phone follow-up to all enrolled participants after hospital discharge.
∎ Visit other non-study hospitals to collect clinical data of the enrolled women and the neonates where needed.
∎ Perform home follow-up visits, assess the woman and her child and ensure record keeping of findings.
∎ Perform timely data entry in the study data management system.
∎ Coordinate and maintain liaison with Government and private provider/managers in implementing facility
∎ Maintain, organize, and archive all study-related documents etc
∎ Ensure proper and optimum use of project logistics, including data forms, tab, laptop/desktop computer, etc.
∎ Participate in various type of call, meeting, training, seminar, and workshop as required by the program and organization,
∎ Support visits for internal and external visitors.
∎ Represent PRF as required and uphold values of the organization.
∎ Carry out any other tasks within time period assigned by the Supervisor.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Computer skill in MS word, excel, and data entry
∎ Ability to work under high pressure
∎ Ability to work 24/7, including weekends and holidays
∎ Knowledge of ethical guidelines
∎ Should be able to work with a team

Salary:
∎ 22,852/- per month, including house rent and conveyance allowance and other admissible benefits.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ 12% retirement fund contribution by PRF will be given as per organizational policy.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 1 Oct 2023

Company Information:
∎ 24 Sep 2023
∎ Projahnmo Research Foundation

Category: Medical/Pharma

Source: bdjobs.com

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