Surveillance Worker

চাকরির বিবরণ

icddr,b is recruiting Surveillance Workers (Rural) (Adv#146/2026) for the "Respiratory microbiome and viral surveillance Evaluation project" under its Centre for Climate-Change and Health (iCCH). The project runs in the Chakaria Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) area and involves community-based surveillance, household visits, participant interviews and collection of respiratory samples.

The Surveillance Worker reports to the Field Research Supervisor and is responsible for household visits and all data and sample collection activities, following standard operating practice and icddr,b guidelines. This is a 6-month short-term contract with a possibility of extension subject to funds and performance. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for a written test/interview at the Chakaria Field Office. icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment and encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.

দায়িত্ব

• Conduct household visits for participant screening, counselling, enrolment and follow-up
• Obtain consent/assent from participants before sample and data collection
• Collect respiratory samples, including nasal swabs, following study protocols
• Transport samples from the field to the laboratory
• Maintain accurate records, screening and visit logs, and ensure data quality
• Engage with community members and ensure ethical research practices
• Report daily activities to the field supervisor

যোগ্যতা

• Minimum HSC or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field
• Proficiency in the local dialect and good knowledge of the location and roads in Chakaria
• Must be a permanent resident of Cox's Bazar District, preferably Chakaria, with a valid Upazila/Union Parishad Chairman's Certificate

সুবিধা

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

দক্ষতা

• Community Engagement
• Data Collection
• Record Keeping
• Sample Collection