Vacancy Announcement

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 Paramedics/Midwives for a multi-country, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial. The study will be implemented at six hospitals located in Dhaka and Sylhet. 

Number of positions: 10

Job Description/Responsibilities

  • Assist hospital staff during identification, screening and recruitment of study participants
  • Obtain consent for study participants prior data collection
  • Conduct data collection for all trial participants (mother and neonate)
  • Perform anthropometric measurements of enrolled mothers and neonates
  • Ensure correct and timely administration of drugs/placebo as per protocol
  • Maintain records and track all study related documents and logs as per protocol
  • Coordinate with clinical and non-clinical staff of the hospital to ensure proper management of trial participants

Job nature: Full time (Roster duty including holidays)

Educational Requirement and relevant experience:

  • 3 years Diploma in Nursing /Midwifery/Paramedic course. Prior experience in data collection or research work will be an added advantage.

Job Requirements:

  • Knowledge of ethical guidelines
  • Knowledge on data collection methods
  • Should be able to work with a diverse team
  • Should be willing to accept challenges and able to handle multiple tasks at a time
  • Should be able to communicate effectively
  • Should have a drive to learn and solve problems

Job Location: Institute of Child and Mother Health, Matuail, Dhaka; Enam Medical College & Hospital, Savar, Dhaka; Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College and Hospital (SOMCH), Sylhet; Jalalabad Ragib Rabeya Medical College and Hospital (JRRMCH), Sylhet, Sylhet Women’s Medical College and Hospital, Sylhet.

Salary: Monthly gross salary Tk 20,400/-

Application Instruction:

Projahnmo Research Foundation (PRF) is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit a cover letter, copies of all certificates and two copies photograph with CV to the HR Officer, Projahnmo Research Foundation, ABONTI, Apartment No. 5-D, House # 37, Road # 27, Block - A, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh or email to prf.hr1@gmail.com  by August 25, 2018. Please mention the name of post in the subject line in email or in envelope.