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 professional. PRF is implementing an ‘Implementation Research to Scale-up and Evaluate the Impact of Antenatal Corticosteroids (ACS) on Preterm Newborn Outcomes’ in Manikganj district. The objective of the study is to understand the challenges and opportunities in implementing the specific WHO criteria for ACS use, develop effective programmatic solutions, and apply them in LMIC contexts to achieve high coverage of safe ACS use in the context of improved childbirth and newborn care. This study will use a mixed-methods design, including both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. PRF is seeking qualified and motivated Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Field Research Officer (Qualitative).

Duty station: Manikganj District, Dhaka

Job Description / Responsibility:

• Have understanding on qualitative data collection tools and techniques
• Create a detailed data collection plan and coordinate district implementation team and the central team
• Collect data by using qualitative data collection tools and techniques (IDI, FGD etc.)
• Assist coding and data analysis to produce scientific articles, reports, and other materials
• Coordinate with hospital staff (public and private) and uphold values of the organization
• Ensure proper and optimum use of project logistics, including data forms, tab, laptop/desktop computer, etc.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, seminars and workshops as required by the program and organization
• Maintain monthly field expenses and supporting documents
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor

Educational requirement and relevant experiences

• Master’s in Anthropology/Social science/ Development Studies/ any relevant subject
• Candidates having working experience in qualitative data collection will be given preference

Additional Requirement

• Computer skills in MS word, excel, and data handling.
• Familiarity with qualitative data analysis software will be an added advantage.
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the stakeholders.
• Should be able to communicate effectively both in Bangla and English.
• Able to summarize the results or observation.
• Should be willing to work at night, including weekends and holidays (if needed)
• Willing to perform home visits for data collection
• Knowledge of ethical guidelines
• Should be able to work with a team

Job Nature

• Fixed term

Salary and Benefit:

• 42,682/- per month including house rent and conveyance allowance and other admissible
  benefit
• 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 female candidates. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for the interview.