Surveillance Worker, Maternal and Child Nutrition

চাকরির বিবরণ

icddr,b, a Bangladesh-based international health research institute, is hiring Surveillance Workers (Urban) for the Maternal and Child Nutrition Unit under the Nutrition Research Division. The unit is conducting a study in Dhaka urban slums to evaluate treatment strategies for Environmental Enteric Dysfunction among women. The position holder will conduct household listing surveys, obtain participant consent and support anthropometric measurements. The contract is short-term for 6 months with a possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds and performance. 9 posts are open. icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for tests or interviews.

দায়িত্ব

• Conduct visits to urban slum households for listing, obtain informed consent, collect primary demographic data of household members, and screen for potential participants for study enrollment
• Assist in obtaining accurate physical measurements (height, weight, MUAC, waist circumference) of study participants
• Assist in the collection and handling of biological samples following standard operating procedures
• Provide direct support to participants receiving the study intervention
• Assist with the preparation and cooking of standardized study diets
• Maintain precise study records, ensure data accuracy, and update screening and participant visit logs
• Engage respectfully with community members while ensuring strict adherence to ethical research practices
• Report daily field activities and progress updates to the Supervisor

যোগ্যতা

• HSC or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in the relevant field
• Good communication skills
• Good technical knowledge and ability to use a smartphone and tablet
• Bangladeshi nationals only

সুবিধা

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

দক্ষতা

• Anthropometric Measurement
• Community Engagement
• Data Collection
• Household Surveys