Nurse with Non-Communicable Diseases

Job description

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. 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, and develops evidence-based innovations to strengthen primary healthcare services for NCD prevention, diagnosis and management. The position holder will be directly involved in the study 'Genetic and Multi-Omic Signatures of Metabolic Health, Lean and Non-Lean Diabetes in a Bangladeshi Population', which investigates the genetic architecture and molecular signatures of lean and non-lean type 2 diabetes and the differences in clinical, metabolic, genetic and molecular characteristics among people with diabetes in Bangladesh. The Nurse reports to the Medical Officer. Adv#141/2026. National (Bangladeshi nationals only) position, 6 positions, short-term contract of 6 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test/interview; icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Apply online at career.icddrb.org by 21 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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.

Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery or BSc in Nursing from a recognised institution, with valid registration from the Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with study participants.
• Bangladeshi nationals only.

Benefits

• Festival bonus
• Income tax paid by icddr,b
• Subsidised canteen
• Transport and daycare facilities subject to space availability

Skills

• Data Collection
• Informed Consent
• Nursing
• Patient Screening
• REDCap