Research Coordinator

Job Context

The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is an international Christian organization which is committed to change the lives of persons affected by leprosy. The Leprosy Mission International Bangladesh (TLMI-B) is working as development partner of Bangladesh to eliminate the cause and consequences of leprosy. TLMI-B is a member of TLM Global fellowship which is active in over 40 countries to achieve its vision `leprosy defeated, lives transformed`.

TLMI-B is currently implementing 20 projects under 6 programs across 29 districts in 6 divisions of Bangladesh through 350 national staff. According to our current strategic aim, TLMI-B is involved in leprosy control & management, community based rehabilitation, complication management through tertiary care, advocacy and research through those projects. The Leprosy Mission International Bangladesh is seeking to fill the vacant position of `Research Coordinator` to be based in Nilphamari District.

Job Responsibilities

This is a senior position to promote, support and strengthen clinical, operational and social research within the country programme and ensure that the research is linked to international research initiatives.

The post-holder will be responsible for the coordination, supervision and monitoring of research in Bangladesh; national and international collaboration and communication on research issues; the dissemination of research findings in national and international journals, meetings and workshops; promoting research-related learning and development activities, including helping to build research capacity within TLM-Bangladesh.

The post-holder will be expected to design research proposals within the scope of the country strategy and identify research funding opportunities and submit proposals.

The post-holder will be a member TLMI-B medical subcommittee, TLM Global Fellowship Research working group and ad-hoc member of TLMI-B Senior Management team.

Employment Status

Full-time

Educational Requirements

Post-graduate qualification in a health-related discipline (e.g. MPH, MSc, MPhil)

PhD in a related subject is desirable

Experience Requirements

At least 5 year(s)

Additional Requirements

Proven professional experience in research implementation & coordination, along with at least 5 years' relevant work experience in as senior research position

Familiarity with leprosy / neglected tropical diseases / infectious diseases and/or disability preferred

Ability to think strategically

Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodology skills

Excellent research protocol development skills & Familiar with IRB procedures

Strong multidisciplinary communication skills (i.e. across clinical, laboratory, community and social research activities).

Excellent team skills and a willingness to share knowledge and ideas

Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

Be in sympathy to the s mission, vision, values and policies of TLMI-B and work accordingly to its beliefs

Proven language proficiency in English and Bangla.

Job Location

Nilphamari

Salary

The gross salary for this position will be in the range of BDT (75000/ to 80000/-) which is negotiable upon experience and as per organization policy.

Compensation & Other Benefits

This will be a regular position and be eligible to receive all the benefit and allowances e.g. provident fund, gratuity, festival allowance as per organization policy.

Capacity building opportunity and exposure to research career would be offered for longer commitments.