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 organisation, icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.

The primary objective of the project which is under Programme for Emerging Infection is to track the risk factors associated with exposure to henipaviruses in domesticated animals and humans. In addition, the project will estimate the seroincidence of henipaviruses over a certain period in the Faridpur district of Bangladesh.

Position Description:

The Field Assistant will report to the Assistant Scientist and will mainly perform the following responsibilities –

• Work as per the plan devised by the Supervisor;
• Identify and motivate respondents to participate in the study;
• Restrain and collect samples from different domestic, peri-domestic animals and wild animals
• Set up nets and make arrangements to capture different bat species
• Processing, labeling, storage, and preservation of samples in appropriate condition according to the laboratory equipment maintenance standard;
• Transport samples to its destination;
• Set up field lab;
• Cleaning of field lab and logistics after sample collection;
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to planning and strategy discussions;
• Coordinate with team members to ensure smooth project workflow;
• Provide technical assistance to team members during field activities;
• Provide Administrative and logistics support as required;
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and utilized;
• Escalate any issues to the supervisor for his/her guidance;
• Perform data entry (if required) and submit collected data to supervisor/data team; Organize and preserve different official documents/records/files;
• Orient new team members on study methods/machine operations.

Required qualifications and experience:

• At least class 8 pass.
• Experience in climbing tall trees and restraining various domestic and peri-domestic animals, including bats, is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant fields.

Location: Sreepur and Magura.

Number of Positions: 04

Contract Type and Duration:

• Fixed Term; duration will be 1 Year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Annual 3,18,990/- inclusive of house rent, 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 day-care facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview;
• 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 July 23, 2024.