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 Study Physician.

Duty station: Zakiganj, Sylhet

Job Description/Responsibilities

  • Overall responsible for implementation and management of the study activities both in community and hospital settings
  • Management of sick under five children at upazila health complex
  • Assess young infant (0-59 days) for enrolment if clinically suspected as “Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI)” and follow study procedures stipulated in SOP
  • Assess sick children referred by Community Health Workers (CHWs) either at hospital or at home (for referral failure cases) and record lung sounds using a digital stethoscope
  • After receiving training, perform lung function tests for enrolled children as per the study protocol
  • Supervise lab team for collection, storage and transportation of study samples maintaining standard operating procedure
  • Quality assurance of child assessments done by the CHWs by direct observation and by independent assessment of children at home
  • Maintain liaison with hospital authorities for smooth implementation of the study
  • Maintain study documentation, prepare and share regular and on demand study reports
  • Ensure management of study logistics working with the logistics assistant
  • Liaise with other project staff and provide support to them as and when required
  • Execute any other activities assigned by supervisors.

Educational requirement and relevant experience:

  • MBBS from any reputed medical college with BMDC registration
  • Candidates having working experience in community- and/or hospital-based research will be given preference
  • Strong in written and verbal English and Bangla communications Skilled in MS Office and Excel software.

 

Salary: Taka 52,790 per month. 12% retirement fund contribution by PRF will be given as per organizational policy.

 

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 fulfil the requirements should submit a cover letter, copies of all certificates and two copies photograph with updated CV to the HR Officer, Projahnmo Research Foundation, ABONTI, Apartment No. 5-B, House # 37, Road # 27, Block – A, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh or email to prf.hr1@gmail.com with name of the position in subject line by 31 October 2020.