JOB DESCRIPTION

Posted on : August 18, 2025 Application deadline : August 24, 2025

Medical Officer (Internal#92/2025)

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. icddr,b as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities.

Gut-Brain Axis Laboratory is involved in observational and interventional research projects encompassing phase 1/2/3 clinical trials on autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases under the Infectious Diseases Division.

Position Description:

The Medical Officer will report to the Senior Scientist and will be responsible for Project Implementation, enrolment of participants, Supervision & monitoring of field activities, Clinical treatment and training support. She/he will also be involved in –

Understand research protocol and plan for its implementation (milestones, deliverables etc.);
Align implementation plans across partners (internal and external);
Assign work to the team and initiate activities as per the project plan;
Conduct regular meetings with team members to monitor deliverables against timelines and research criteria; enrolled and tested, and share it with the supervisor.
Coordinate with the supervisor for IRB-related issues of the project.
Interact with community leaders to seek buy-in for research activities; Shortlist participants for inclusion in the research study.
Seek consent from the shortlisted participants by providing rationale and answers to concerns raised; Record basic demographic information and detailed participants” history for treatment.
Direct team to implement research activities (fill questionnaire, administer intervention, etc.), when required; Compile and record results; Update records; Follow-up on the health of participants to record outcome; Monitor participants for complications, adverse events, serious adverse events, and to take immediate actions and keep the supervisor updated regularly;
Resolve any queries and escalate appropriate issues;
Prepare report and share findings with the supervisor to execute activities by research protocol;
Coordinate with other staff; Supervise and guide staff in the team for day-to-day tasks.
Supervise and monitor disease surveillance in different health facilities;
Guide young professionals and prepare them for higher responsibilities;
Take appropriate actions to manage poor performance and Train up staff in order to build and develop an engaged and high-performing team

Required qualifications and experience:

MBBS degree from a reputed institution with valid BMDC (Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council) registration.
Master in Public Health (MPH) will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years of experience; Candidates having experience in hospital-based research, clinical practice, and field research activities are highly expected; Prior work experience in clinical trials will be an added advantage.

Location: Dhaka

Number of Positions: 01

Contract Type and duration:

Short Term Contractual Service Agreement basis; duration will be 4 months with a possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

Tk 134,048/-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.

Notes of attention:

Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for the 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 fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by August 24, 2025.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements