Research Officer

International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research

Dhaka, Bangladesh

icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddrb as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.

The Population Science research group under the Health Systems and Population Studies Division at icddr,b is implementing a project to explore the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mortality pattern in Bangladesh.

Position Description:

The Research Officer will report to the Scientist and will be responsible for planning, designing, data analysis, report writing, manuscript development, and implementation of research projects. S/he will be involved in–

  • Develop Research Proposal/Protocol;
  • Review literature;
  • Arrange stakeholder engagements;
  • Develop survey tool;
  • Perform overall Project Administration/Project Management activities including proper monitoring of implementation plan;
  • Review consumption of resources and utilization of manpower;
  • Analyze data and prepare primary reports;
  • Provide support in report writing, manuscript development and dissemination.

Required qualification and experience:

  • Master’s degree in Statistics / Public Health with good academic records;
  • 3 years’ experience in relevant field. However, experience may be relaxed for the candidates who have experience in public health-related research.
  • Candidates having publications will get preference.

Source: https://career.icddrb.org/vacancy-preview/11320