M & E Officer with Emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division (Internal#251/2024)

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.

Programme for Emerging Infections is implementing a Social Enterprise Model (SEM) through TB Screening & Treatment Centers (TBSTC) to enhance TB diagnosis, treatment and prevention services in Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan areas. This project is supported by GFATM through the National Tuberculosis Control Programme.

 The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will report to the Senior Research Investigator and will be mainly responsible for performing following duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting, monitoring and evaluating project activities;
• Supervising team and networking with physicians to secure TBSTC outcomes;
• Track project activities as per work plan and liaising with implementing partners in TB;
• Ensuring data management and record keeping;
• Performing data analysis and generating reports as per program requirements;
• Monitoring and overseeing TB treatment as per national guidelines;
• Guide appropriate patient management and ensure treatment adherence.

 Required qualification and experience:

• MBBS degree from a Medical College recognized by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC); Short course on topics related to Tuberculosis, or, monitoring & evaluation will be an advantage;

• 3 years of experience in the domain of public health, with direct exposure in TB program implementation.

Location: Dhaka

 Position: 2

Contract Type and Duration:

• Fixed Term; duration will be 1 year with a possibility of extension subject to performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Annual Tk. 7,18,800/- inclusive of house rent, conveyance, 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;
• 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 November 16, 2024.