VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

National (only for Bangladeshi nationals) employment opportunities

Programmer with Emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division (Adv#225/2019)

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. Policy-makers and practitioners utilize our evidence and expertise to improve health outcomes and prevent premature death and disability worldwide. Established more than 50 years ago, we continue to provide life-saving services to the people of Bangladesh, and to nurture the next generation of global health leaders.

Special Information - icddr,b is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or disability status.

icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Programmer with Emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division. The appointment will be made on Fixed Term basis for 1 year which is renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.

Duty station - Dhaka

No. of vacancy - 1 post

Salary - Annual Tk. 712,710/  -inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits.

Benefits/facilities - 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Job profile:

This position will be responsible for developing, updating and maintaining web, mobile and desktop based applications in different platform and preparing research data with the objective of providing support to the research groups within the guidelines and requirements of the internal customers and supervisor.

  • Application Development and Database Design: Coordinate with researchers to understand the requirements/data needs and process-flow of the projects; Finalize the process-flow/programming logic for each problem; Design database in SQLite, SQL Server and MySql and develop program in Android, Angular, .Net, Web API and JavaScript framework for the project; Update application according to the new requirements; Share data with researcher according to their needs; Prepare detailed technical document of the design; Setup production environment and perform back-end administrative tasks in order to utilize those software as per need of the department.
  • Technical Support: Train up the users on usage of software application and data capture devices; Collect feedback from users on existing programs for any changes required and make necessary changes; Install newly developed application/s into the devices; Provide continuous support for user queries on the field; Provide required technical training to ensure smooth operation and continual improvement for the end users.
  • Application Testing: Setup test environment and conduct trial tests to check for robustness of the program and check for accuracy; Check data inconsistency according to the requirements and logic; Prepare report highlighting the errors and correct the errors found in order to make error-free programs.

Requirements:

Education and relevant experience:

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science/Information and Communications Technology/Statistics from a reputed university.
  • 3 years of experience in software development domain. Preference will be given to the candidates having experience of developing application in Android/Angular platform and .net using Sql Server, MySql and Sqlite database.

Functional competencies:

Knowledge of -

  • Service Requirements
  • Software/application development
  • System Integration
  • System and network administration
  • IT Security
  • IT Applications Maintenance
  • IT Documentation
  • IT standard and Regulations

Behavioral competencies:

Skill on -

  • Organizational and Financial Awareness
  • Drive for Results
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Collaborative Communication
  • Building Effective Teams

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by September 28, 2019.

Internal candidates must mention their Identification Number in the application. Any attempt by candidates or their associates to influence the outcome of an application will automatically disqualify the candidate. Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for interview. All tests and interviews will be held in Dhaka.

Application deadline: September 28, 2019