Field Assistant with Programme for Emerging & Re-emerging Infections under the Infectious Diseases Division (Adv#118/2026)

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.

Programme for Emerging & Re-emerging Infections under the Infectious Disease Division undertakes a wide range of activities to address infectious disease challenges, including TB diagnosis, enhanced detection of resistant and pediatric TB, non-tuberculous mycobacteria, genotyping, integrated TB services, and other initiatives utilizing innovative portable radiography with artificial intelligence and laboratory-based technologies.

Position Description:

The Field Assistant will report to the Research Officer/Project Research Physician/Research Investigator and will be mainly responsible for supporting project implementation. The specific areas of responsibility include: 

• Visit study sites as per the plan of the supervisor;
• Support enrolment of eligible study participants;
• Receive and ensure proper handling of clinical specimens;
• Collect clinical and socio-demographic information from study participants;
• Ensure proper labelling, storage, and transportation of specimens to the Laboratory;
• Maintain study-related records and update the study databases accordingly;
• Perform other project-related activities as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required qualifications and experiences:

• SSC or equivalent;
• At least 1 year of experience in relevant field;
• Candidates with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data entry experience will be given preference.

Location: Dhaka

Number of Positions: 14 

Contract Type and Duration: 

Short-Term; duration will be 03 months with a possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & Benefits: 

Tk. 29,308/- 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 test /interview;
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process;
• icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by September 05, 2026.