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 improvement 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 Study Physician for “Implementation Research to Scale-up and Evaluate the Impact of Antenatal Corticosteroids (ACS) on Preterm Newborn Outcomes (ACS-IR)’’. The study will be implemented in 8-10 districts.

Duty station: Noakhali, Feni, Chandpur, Brahmanbaria, Sylhet, Habiganj, Moulovibazar, Tangail, Faridpur, Kishoreganj (please mention three preferences during application)

Job Description / Responsibility:

Major Responsibilities
The Study Physician is primarily responsible for the implementation of ACS-IR studies at the study districts. However, s/he will contribute to other study activities and also support the national level team for the administrative and management issues of the organization.

1. Effective planning and implementation of project activities in assigned areas:

• Plan and supervise mapping and assessment of all public and private health facilities within the proposed catchment area in the study district to regular update of targeted facilities.
• Coordinate and supervise data collection from all public and private health facilities within the catchment area as per the work plan.
• Assist in developing an implementation plan, data collection activities, and quality assurance plan.
•  Observe data collection activities and provide on-the-job coaching to the data collectors, and implementation teams where needed.
• Travel to upazilas as required

2. Monitoring, supervision, and reporting:

• Supervise daily activities of data collectors and check for credibility and trustworthiness of collected data.
• Review data and dashboard/tables/graph and provide feedback to hospital team and report to supervisor
• Critically review data, identify gaps and potential solutions, train the district team based on findings
• Organize, facilitate, and conduct periodic team meetings and training at the local level.
• Collate data and prepare progress reports (weekly/fortnightly/monthly), as required.
• Response to the data related queries of the study

3. Coordination and liaise:

• Regularly coordinate with relevant sections of DGHS, DGFP, Professional organizations, academia, and other stakeholders for study purposes of the assigned district. 
• Maintain liaison with district hospital authority and relevant personnel (OBGYN/Pediatricians/Neonatologist), civil surgeon’s office, DDFP office, and other NGO and private stakeholders.
• Participate in different relevant meetings at the district level.
• Participate in study-related online meetings with the study team, investigators, and donor
• Facilitate and arrange MOHFW and donor’s field visit

4. Administrative, financial, and other responsibilities:

• Ensure proper documentation, and archiving records.
• Ensure proper and optimum use of project logistics, including data forms, tab, laptop/desktop computer, etc.
• Assist in reviewing and managing expenses and supporting documents
• Medicine, commodity and logistics management required for the study

5. Any other activities assigned by supervisor/organization in relation to study/organization

Educational Requirement:

• MBBS with valid BMDC registration, preferably with Master’s degree in public health (MPH)
• Candidates who have working experience in implementing projects will be given preference

Experience Requirement:

• At least one year of experience in project implementation or monitoring

Competency Requirement:

• Computer skills in MS word, excel and power point
• Familiarity with statistical software will be an added advantage

Additional Requirement:

• Knowledge of ethical guidelines
• Should be able to communicate effectively both in Bangla and English
• Able to summarize the results or observation
• Should be willing to accept challenges and able to handle multiple tasks at a time
• Should be willing to work beyond office hours including weekends and holidays (if needed)
• Should be able to work with a team

Job Nature: Fixed term

Reports to: Deputy Director

Salary and benefits: 63,190/- per month including house rent and conveyance allowance and other admissible benefits,

Benefit:

• 12% retirement fund contribution by PRF will be given as per organizational policy.

Initial appointment will be made for 12 months but may be extended for a further period depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.