JiVitA, a maternal and child health and nutrition research project of Johns Hopkins University in Bangladesh (JHUB) operating in Gaibandha District, registered with the Government of Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau, is seeking qualified applicants for the following post:

Research Physician

Educational Requirements:

• M.B.B.S
• Preference given to candidates with MPH or Public Health/Research experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2 year(s)

Additional Job Requirements:

• Willingness to live and work in Gaibandha District
• Possess and/or willingness to develop and apply skills in the conduct of field epidemiological, behavioral, social and intervention studies addressing health, nutrition, growth and development of children, adolescents and women
• Good oral and written Bangla and English communications skills in topical areas of clinical medicine, biological sciences and public health
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to participate in clinical reviews of causes of mortality from verbal autopsies to assign infant and maternal causes of death
• Assume responsibilities whenever assigned by Project to lead and manage specific scientific initiatives
• Ability to work efficiently in a professional manner under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and  self-motivated
• Willingness to ride a motorcycle (training provided, if inexperienced)
• Previous clinical experience collecting biological specimens (e.g., blood, stools, etc), and managing adverse events following antibiotic therapies and reactions to vaccination will be favorably considered
• The project will provide necessary training to the selected applicants.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with relevant experience.

JiVitA reserves the right to unconditionally accept or reject any application. Qualified applicants will be screened and tested as part of a selection process. Apply online or applications should be sent by post to The JiVitA Project, Godown Road, Pashchim Para, Gaibandha – 5700   within August 31, 2018.

Position should be mentioned at the top of the envelope.

Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.