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. As a values-based organization icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities.
The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to control it have threatened livelihoods, introduced new workplace risks, and made unstable work relationships even more precarious, especially for women. A mixed-methods implementation research will be conducted in Dhaka and Gazipur, Bangladesh with the aim to develop and determine the effectiveness of a context-sensitive intervention using system thinking approach by addressing the gender inequality in women’s work and health issues at the structural and political levels. The position holders will be directly involved in the research activities on strengthening preparedness focusing on working women and factory workers. The position holders will work under the Health System and Population Studies Division (HSPSD).
Position Description:
The Project Coordinator reporting to the Senior Scientist under the Health Systems and Population Studies Division will be mainly responsible for Planning, organizing, monitoring, coordinating and implementing research studies/projects. She/he will be involved in –
Project Development and Implementation: Create detailed project plan covering milestones, deliverables etc.; Assign work to team and initiate activities as per project plan; Deploy data collection method; Strategy Development and Planning: Provide inputs during strategy development workshops for centre; Develop tactical plans for public health strengthening; Brainstorm and identify priority areas of research; Assess funding opportunities that align with centre's strategic focus; Guide researchers to align research design with policy advocacy initiatives Explore Funding Opportunities: Evaluate funding opportunities for projects based on research hypothesis; Collaborate with other P.I.s to co-develop research proposals; Present proposal to donor agencies and showcase research capabilities as well as alignment to donor needs; Control and Review: Monitor achievement against timelines and milestones of implementation plans; Review resource consumption and manpower utilisation; Review quarterly financial report ; Review progress on focus areas; Take corrective action; Resolve queries and concerns on strategic issues; Respond to escalations and interact with donor administration team; Process Improvement: Direct and guide team members to develop new processes and policies based on inputs; Oversee implementation of initiatives throughout centre across projects and locations; Develop change management plan; Communicate directly with key internal stakeholders; Secure buy-in for new practices across centre in order to constantly improve the effectiveness of policies and processes across centre. People Management: Promote a spirit of collegiality and gender diversity amongst team members and in the organization; Encourage team members to collaborate across areas; Address and resolve any diversity related issues; Set goals and conduct appraisals for the team; Set high standards and confront poor performance where needed; Mentor young professionals and prepare them for higher responsibilities; Identify and reward high performers; Networking and partnership building: Liaise with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and other Ministries and non-state actors for successful implementation of the research.Required qualification and experience:
Undergraduate degree from any discipline with Master’s in Public Health (MPH); Degrees obtained from reputed Universities and Global Health institutes will be given preference. 10 years of experience, with minimum 5 years in leading research projects. Preferences will be given to the candidates who have experience of implementing similar types of projects mentioned above.Location: Dhaka
Contract Type and duration:
Fixed Term Contract; duration will be for 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of fund and performance.Salary & benefits:
Annual Tk. 2,964,280/- inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits. 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.Notes of attention:
Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview. The organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised. icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by February 12, 2023.
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