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Research Fellow with the Research Group of Universal Health Coverage under the Centre for Equity and Health Systems (Advertisement #15/13) - icddr,b - Dhaka, Bangladesh

icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates to be selected as Research Fellow with the Research Group of Universal Health Coverage under the Centre for Equity and Health Systems.
Objective: This Research Fellowship position will provide an opportunity for aspiring researchers to get to work in the research based environment at icddr,b.  The fellowship is aimed at capable individuals who have recently completed their Masters, are in the career formative stage and are interested to make a career in research.  

Particulars of the fellowship are as follows:
Duty Station: Dhaka.
Job Profile
  • Assist PI in writing research proposals, implementation of research projects on health systems,  immunization systems and universal health coverage;
  • Assist in data collection, data management, data analysis, interpretation and report writing;
  • Reviewing literature and assist PI in research proposal writing.
Requirements 
  • Masters degree in Social Science and MPH degree with very good academic record;
  • Good skill on literature search and documents review;
  • Excellent English writing skills;
  • Should be ready to frequent field visit in any area of Bangladesh;
  • Computer literacy is essential particularly on word processing (MS-Word), spreadsheet (MS-Excel), Presentation (MS-PowerPoint) and statistical packages will be advantageous;
  • Strong critical thinking skill and ability to identify substantive problems and creative capacity to resolve these problems;
  • Good physical and mental ability for extensive work even beyond normal duty hours when necessary;
Duration: Duration of fellowship for the period of 1 year.
Stipend: Monthly stipend amounting to Tk. 30,000/-and free transportation to and from the duty stations, subject to Centre’s rules and availability of transports.
Evaluation & Certification: The progress of the fellows will be monitored and evaluated. On successful completion of training and final evaluation, the fellow will be awarded certificates.
Prospects: After completion of the programme, the fellows may apply against any other suitable positions at the Centre. However, such employment is not guaranteed. The selected fellows will not be eligible for any other fellowship programme at the Centre. 

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: www.icddrb.org by January 16, 2013. Internal candidate must mention their Identification Number in the applications.  

Special information
icddr,b is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. Only short listed candidates shall be invited for the interview. All tests & interview will be held in Dhaka.