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. icddrb as a value-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.

Prematurity and its complications are one of the leading causes of neonatal deaths worldwide. Every year 15 million babies in the world are born prematurely. Low birth weight, defined as babies born with birth weight below 2500 g, frequently coexists with prematurity. Lower birth weight is associated with higher mortality, especially below a birth weight 2000 gm. Bangladesh, a lower-middle-income country, has made significant progress in reducing child mortality. However, neonatal mortality is still high and the burden of prematurity is increasing. Bangladesh is one of the top 10 countries with the largest number of preterm births. An estimated 31% of all neonatal deaths in Bangladesh are due to prematurity and its complications. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends kangaroo mother care for routine care of newborns weighing below 2000 g at birth to be initiated in health-care facilities as soon as the newborn is clinically stable. Supported by WHO, icddr,b along with DGHS is jointly administering a project on immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC) into public health facilities in Bangladesh.

The Research Officer will be reporting to the Principal Investigator and responsible for collecting, processing, analyzing and interpreting data; also providing technical support in writing scientific reports, protocol and manuscripts.

S/he will be involved in following activities –

• Identify new research ideas;
• Assist in developing research proposal as per guidance of supervisor;
• Conduct literature review, analyze data and draw scientific inferences;
• Prepare report from the study results and share with supervisor;
• Assist in preparing and submitting manuscript for peer-reviewed journals;
• Prepare presentation slides and presentations in different scientific forums;
• Present and disseminate study findings at external platforms such as conferences and seminars as well as relevant stakeholders;
• Carry out other research-related necessities as and when required.

• Master’s Degree in Public Health/ Applied Statistics/ Nutrition/ Development Studies from a reputed university with an excellent academic record;
• At least 3 years of working experience in public health research.

Location: Dhaka

Number of positions:01

• Short term Contractual Service Agreement (CSA) basis; duration will be 5 Months (approx.) with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

• Tk.59,900/-per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances;
• Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen; Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

• 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 January 11, 2025.