Nurse with Non-Communicable Diseases under the Nutrition Research Division (Adv#141/2026)

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

The Non Communicable Disease (NCD) Unit under the Nutrition Research Division conducts high-quality research on NCDs, with a focus on understanding the epidemiology and determinants of NCDs across the life course. The unit also develops evidence-based innovations to strengthen primary healthcare services for NCD prevention, diagnosis, and management, particularly among vulnerable populations in Bangladesh and other low- and middle-income countries.

The position holder will be directly involved in “Genetic and Multi-Omic Signatures of Metabolic Health, Lean and Non-Lean Diabetes in a Bangladeshi Population.” The study aims to investigate the genetic architecture and molecular signatures of lean and non-lean type 2 diabetes and identify differences in clinical, metabolic, genetic, and molecular characteristics among people with diabetes in Bangladesh.

Key responsibilities:

The Nurse will report to the Medical Officer. The position holder will be responsible for the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct screening of potential participants at the outpatient departments of selected hospitals according to the study eligibility criteria;
• Obtain verbal and written informed consent from eligible participants in accordance with approved ethical guidelines;
• Collect and enter study data digitally using the REDCap platform;
• Provide daily work updates to the assigned supervisor and maintain the study event tracker regularly;
• Conduct physical assessments of study participants using designated study devices and procedures;
• Coordinate with field supervisors, and study coordinator in research-related activities including data collection;
• Report any adverse events or participant concerns to the supervisor;
• Participate in study training sessions, refresher trainings, and quality assurance activities;
• Perform any other study-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery/BSc in Nursing from a recognized institution with valid registration from the Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC);
• Mimimum  2 years of relevant working experience;
• Ability to communicate effectively with study participants;

Location: Dhaka

Number of Positions: 06

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. 50,267/-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

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by October 21, 2026.