Project Coordinator: Child Health Research Foundation
Posted on: 30 June 2019
Apply by: 15 July 2019
About CHRF
Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) is a non-profit research organization in Dhaka, Bangladesh, registered under the NGO Affairs Bureau. Founded in 2007 by a multidisciplinary research group, we operate with the core mission to improve child health by facilitating appropriate policy decisions on treatment and prevention of infectious diseases through quality research and advocacy using available resources. We conduct research in four hospitals (Dhaka Shishu Hospital, Dr. MR Khan Shishu hospital, Chittagong Ma-O-Shishu Hospital, and Kumudini Women’s Medical College) and five microbiology laboratories around the country. We collaborate with different organizations like World Health Organization, Edinburgh University, Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, Centre for Disease Control (CDC), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), etc.
We invite application for the position “Project Coordinator” for the RESPIRE project.
The NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Respiratory Health (RESPIRE) at The University of Edinburgh is an NIHR Global Health Research Unit funded as part of the NIHR Global Health Research Programme in 2016/17. RESPIRE aims to reduce the impact and number of deaths caused by respiratory diseases in Asia in partnership with collaborators from 4 Asian countries – Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and Pakistan. CHRF is an important partner of the RESPIRE initiative and run multiple projects in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.
Job location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Employment term: Contractual, 1 year (extendable based on funding and performance)
Vacancy: 1
Salary range: BDT 70,000 - 85,000 (depending on the experience and/or qualifications of the candidate)
Benefits: Contributory provident fund and festival allowance (Eid, Puja, Christmas, Baishakhi)
Key Responsibilities
- Closely monitor the progress of the project activities including enrolment subjects across all study sites located in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan
- Arrange and conduct training for project staff and ensure enrolment and data collection are being conducted carefully and ethically
- Identify gaps for in implementation process, data collection process and resolve things in consultation with investigators and other senior officials
- Serve as everyday focal point for contact with the sites to assure compliance with the protocols
- Coordinate and communicate with the clinical, laboratory and data personnel to assure the epidemiologic, clinical and laboratory data are correct and accurately linked
- Maintain communication with donors for study related issues and update them with progress if needed
- Analyse data and generate reports as scheduled and needed
- Identify gaps in implementation process, data collection process and resolve things in consultation with investigators and the other coordinator already in place at CHRF
- Regularly share the progress with project investigators
- Arrange and ensure project specific meetings by coordinating with study coordinators and investigators and other relevant staff
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- MBBS/MPH or equivalent degree
- Three years of experience on public health research or project management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in Bangla and English
- Computer literacy and data analysis skill are desired
- Must possess problem solving and management skill
- Ability to work independently and under pressure with commitment to meet deadlines
- Must be enthusiastic to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and be willing to take initiatives
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV (1 - 3 pages) and letter of motivation (1 page) by July 15, 2019 to hr.chrf@gmail.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At CHRF, we believe in an equal opportunity for all. We will consider all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or disability status.
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