National (only for Bangladeshi nationals) employment opportunities
Posted on : September 16, 2026 Application deadline : September 21, 2026
Senior Field Assistant with Immunobiology, Nutrition & Toxicology under the Nutrition Research Division (Internal#126/2026)
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 Immunobiology, Nutrition and Toxicology under the Nutrition Research Division conducts multiple research projects. Among the ongoing studies, the Shigella Conjugate Vaccine study evaluates the protective efficacy, immunogenicity and safety of S. Flexneri-S. Sonnei bivalent conjugate vaccine against diarrhea caused by Shigella infection in 6 months to 5 years old children.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Field Assistant will report to the Field Research Officer/Supervisor and conduct field research activities in accordance with project protocols and organizational guidelines.
- Conduct household visits and collect study data;
- Measure blood pressure and anthropometric indicators of study participants;
- Mobilize participants and communities to facilitate study implementation;
- Assist other staff in collecting biological specimens;
- Maintain field records and report progress to the supervisor;
- Perform other project-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum HSC or equivalent;
- Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in health research;
- Candidates with working experience in vaccine trail will be given preference.
Duty Station: Project field sites (Mirzapur, Tongi, Mirpur and Korail)
Number of Position: 4 posts
Contract Type and duration: Contractual Services Agreement basis (CSA); duration will be 6 months with a possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds and performance.
Salary & benefits:
- Tk. 33,397/- 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.