Study Physician (Adv#51/2026)

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.

The Infectious Diseases Division conducts high-quality research and provides technical support to ongoing projects and training programs. It works on a broad range of human and animal infectious diseases, and clinical trials of new therapeutics and vaccines.

A clinical trial has been initiated to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of a subcutaneous influenza drug in adult participants with uncomplicated influenza virus infection.

Position Description:

The Study Physician will report to the Research Investigator and will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct clinical trials following approved study protocols and biosafety standards, including regular follow-up of enrolled cases and monitor outcomes;
• Ensure timely identification and notification of adverse events;
• Obtain informed consent from participants in accordance with ethical guidelines;
• Prepare weekly activity reports and submit them to the supervisor on time. Work with supervisors and team members to develop abstracts, reports, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications;
• Participate in data analysis in collaboration with investigators and data teams;
• Actively participate in conducting and monitoring planned data-to-action interventions;
• Identify emerging gaps, trends, and actionable insights from day-to-day clinical activities;
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to adapt protocols based on evolving research needs and field observations;
• Address queries and data correction requests from other components of the clinical trial;
• Supervise and support the Study Nurse, Field Supervisor, and other junior staff to ensure adherence to protocols and quality standards;
• Train newly recruited team members on consent procedures, biological sample collection, result sharing, and field ethics.

Required qualification and experience:

• MBBS degree with valid registration from Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council. A Master's in Public Health is preferable.
• At least 3 years of experience in the field of Infectious Diseases; Candidates with experience in Community-Based Clinical Trial and Surveillance will get preference.

Location: Kamalapur & Mirpur, Dhaka.

Number of Positions: 01

Contract Type and Duration: 

• Short-Term; duration will be 06 months with a possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & Benefits:

• Tk.96,120/-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 written tests/interviews.
• 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 May 2, 2026.