Title: Research Manager - PEP++ study
Company Name: The Leprosy Mission International Bangladesh
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Nilphamari
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ MBBS degree and Post-graduate research-based qualification in a health-related
∎ discipline (e.g. MPH, MSc, MPhil).
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Stopping community transmission of leprosy is one of the World Health Organization`s priorities for the decade 2021-2030. The Leprosy Mission International - Bangladesh (TLMIB) has received funding for a randomized-controlled trial of an enhanced post-exposure prophylaxis regimen (PEP++) for contacts of persons of leprosy. The study will launch in April 2022 (pending BMRC approval).
∎ The PEP++ study, which is taking place across five countries, will also investigate the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding leprosy and persons affected, to develop community education and behavior change interventions that will reduce stigma, improve strategies for early case detection and increase acceptance of programme interventions.TLMIB is seeking a highly-motivated researcher, with a medical background, to strengthen the research capacity of the organization and lead implementation of this randomized-controlled trial.
∎ Fixed term contract - 36 months (with possibility of extension)
∎ Location: Nilphamari (Research field- Rangpur & Nilphamari districts)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Start-up of PEP++ programme - Participate in the international PEP++ Core Team; Set up a project management system with guidance from PEP++ Programme Manager (Netherlands); Develop country specific project documents in collaboration with the partners and with guidance from PEP++ Programme Manager; Facilitate the setting up of a national level task force
∎ Coordination and liaising - Establish an effective coordination mechanism among different stakeholders; Develop contracts with the academic partners and liaise with the academic partner on an ongoing basis; Develop MoUs with government and other (ILEP) partners; Liaise with and give guidance to the PEP++ supervisors on an ongoing basis; Organize national meetings; Ensure that state/district level meetings are held; Build and develop a network to help ensure the success of the programme; Attend international PEP++ progress meetings annually.
∎ Planning - Align the country level planning with the international PEP++ planning cycle; Produce and oversee annual calendars of operation (Gantt chart); Ensure implementation of the various components of the research project, including side studies
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation - monitoring, supervision and evaluation at national, district/state and field level; Effectively communicate expectations to the PEP++ Supervisors and partners in a timely and clear fashion; Ensure good quality data collection and data management.
∎ Human Resource Management - hiring, performance management and training; Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team; Facilitate, mentor, motivate and guide project team members and staff from partner organizations or institutions
∎ Financial management - oversight of budget, finance reporting (supported by finance manager)
∎ Recording and Reporting - in-country and international, including quarterly report through the Country Director to the PEP++ Programme Manager
∎ Others - Collaborate in writing scientific publications; Support information sharing in international fora;
Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience: At least 3 years' relevant research experience in leading research teams. Familiarity with GoB health system is preferred.
∎ Proven ability in research protocol development, data collection and analysis, and reporting findings
∎ Proven ability in supervising, monitoring, training and encouraging other researchers.
∎ Excellent written and spoken Bengali and English
∎ Excellent time management skills to ensure work is completed to tight deadlines
∎ Strong multidisciplinary communication skills
∎ Good project management skills including budgeting and financial reporting
∎ Excellent computer literacy skills
Salary:
∎ Tk. 70000 (Monthly)
∎ Monthly Consolidated Salary BDT 70,000.00 plus other benefits as per organizational
policy
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2022
Company Information:
∎ 26 Apr 2022
∎ The Leprosy Mission International Bangladesh
∎ Address : House No. 483, Road No. 32, Mohakhali New DOHS, Dhaka-1206
∎ Business : The Leprosy Mission International is an international registered NGO working in Bangladesh since 1991. Motivated by Christian love and faith, the goal of TLMI is to eradicate the cause and consequences of leprosy through treatment, education, training, rehabilitation, research, and community development programs.
Category: Medical/Pharma
: All eligible candidates are requested to apply via email, including a cover letter, updated CV, recent Passport sized photograph, the contact details of two referees (one must your present Supervisor), copies of latest academic certificates to [email protected] on or before 15 May 2022. Please write the name of the 'PEP++ Research Manager' the subject line of in your email. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. Any personal persuasion/contact will result in disqualification. Those who have already applied do not need to apply the second time.
Source: bdjobs.com