Job Description
Title: Research Investigator
Company Name: Projahnmo Research Foundation
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ MBBS and Masters in Public Health (MPH) or relevant discipline
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
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 improvements of health of Bangladeshi citizens and has supported the career development of numerous Bangladeshi public health professionals. Projahnmo Research Foundation is seeking qualified and motivated applicants from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Research Investigator.
∎ Duty station: Dhaka (This position is based on Dhaka but requires visiting field as needed)
∎ The appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 1 year but may be extended for further period depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ A. Research implementation
∎ Assist to design data tools, consent forms, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of ongoing and upcoming projectsAssist to generate and use routine project reports
∎ Review reports with project managers and investigators to determine adequacy of implementation, barriers/challenges of implementation and help design strategies to overcome the challenges
∎ Prepare and ensure timely submission of all technical and other reports to donors
∎ Support process documentation of the trial
∎ B. Research Ethics:
∎ Prepare documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission (e.g., BMRC), response queries of reviewers of IRB and prepare annual reports for them
∎ Coordinate and assist in organizing local DSMB meeting
∎ Track IRB expiry dates and inform investigators for action
∎ Track sample size for screening and enrollment as per IRB approval and inform investigators for amendment, if needed
∎ C. Research monitoring
∎ Design routine field monitoring reporting template
∎ Help design data quality assurance system and tools
∎ Review routine quantitative and descriptive reports and suggest improvement/change, if necessary
∎ D. Data analysis and manuscript writing
∎ Support data analysis
∎ Prepare specific analysis plan and initiate/participate/lead in manuscript writing
∎ E. Participation in research grant writing
∎ Participate in grant proposal development
∎ Assist to prepare budget and budget narrative
∎ Identify opportunities for new project development and efforts to respond to solicitations
∎ F. Communication and liaise
∎ Create and maintain close liaison with MOH&FW at ministry and both directorates level, with national institutes (e.g. BMRC, DGDA, IEDCR, etc.)
∎ Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders
∎ Regularly communicate to PI and co-investigators to update progress and share issues with potential solutions
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 years' experience in public health research/program
∎ Sound knowledge in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Research Methodology and Statistical analysis
∎ Ability to work in complex environment and deliver results in high pressure situations within stipulated timeline
∎ Efficient decision making and problem-solving skills
∎ Ability to summarize the results or observation
∎ Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation and presentation skills
∎ Good networking and negotiating skills
∎ Ability to travel to field
∎ Fluency in Bangla and English, both written and verbal
Salary:
∎ Tk. 88031 (Monthly)
∎ BDT88,031/- 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: 24 Aug 2023
Company Information:
∎ 10 Aug 2023
∎ Projahnmo Research Foundation
Category: Medical/Pharma
