Study Physician (SP)

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. Projahnmo Research Foundation 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 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 multi-country implementation research study will use a mixed-methods design, including both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Projahnmo Research Foundation is seeking qualified and motivated applicants from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Study Physician (SP) for the study.

 

Duty station: Manikganj District, Dhaka

 

Job Description / Responsibility:

· Facilitate data collection of the study, supervise daily activities of data collectors, and check for credibility and trustworthiness of activities

· Facilitate National level technical and focal points for the accomplishment of study activities.

· Support for developing Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for each FY;

· Coordinate and maintain liaison with local MOH & FW (DGHS and DGFP), clinical providers and administrative/management authorities (district hospital/medical college, Upazila Health Complex, Civil Surgeon’s office etc)

· Coordinate and maintain liaison with private provider/managers specially ACSIR implementation facility, professional organizations (OBGYN/Pediatricians/ Neonatologist/sonologists), and other relevant stakeholders in the catchment area,

· Organize and provide management support for training for MOH & FW staff & others,

· Facilitate facility preparedness including procurement of required equipment and supplies,

· Collate data and prepare progress reports (weekly/fortnightly/monthly), as required.

· Work in a team under the lead of district manager.

· Ensure proper and optimum use of project logistics, including data forms, tab, laptop/desktop computer, etc. Ensure proper documentation, and archiving records.

· Participate in calls, meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops as required by the program and organization,

· Support visits for internal and external visitors.

· Represent PRF as required and uphold values of the organization.

· Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

 

Educational Requirement:

· MBBS, preferably with Master’s degree in public health (MPH)

 

 

Experience Requirement:

· At least 5 years of relevant working experience

· Sound knowledge on Bangladesh newborn and child health situation, excellent technical knowledge on child health programming and good understanding of MOHFW health care delivery system.

· Candidates having working experience in research will be given preference

 

Additional Requirement

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

· Should be able to communicate effectively both in Bangla and English

· Should be willing to work at night, including weekends and holidays (if needed)

· Should be willing to accept challenges and able to handle multiple tasks at a time

· Agreement to spend at least 70% of time in the field is an essential requirement.

 

Job Nature

· Fixed term

 

Salary and Benefit:

• 63,190/- 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.

 

The appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 1 year but may be extended for further period depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.