Posted on : May 17, 2026 Application deadline : May 23, 2026
Health Worker (Internal#61/2026)
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. icddr,b as a values-based organization, encourages women and people with disabilities.
The Infectious Diseases Division conducts high-quality research and provides technical support to ongoing projects and training programs. It works on a broad range of human and animal infectious diseases, and clinical trials of new therapeutics and vaccines.
A clinical trial has been initiated to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of a subcutaneous influenza drug in adult participants with uncomplicated influenza virus infection.
Position Description:
The Health Worker will report to the Field Research Assistant (FRA)/Field Research Supervisor, and will be responsible for supporting project implementation, including but not limited to –
Visit field sites as per the supervisor’s plan;
Support FRAs in collection and processing samples (Stool, Saliva, Urine, etc.) participants” homes;
Accompany Study Nurses during household visits of the participants;
Organize logistics support and frequently deliver supplies from the office to the field;
Counsel and encourage participants for follow-up visits;
Motivate community people to participate in the study and provide samples as per protocol (Blood, Saliva, Stool, Urine, etc.);
Transport samples (Blood, Saliva, Stool, Urine, etc.) from the study site to the Centre;
Bring study participants to the clinic for sample collection;
Receive field-related complaints and escalate them to the supervisor;
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure quality implementation of the project.
Required qualifications and experience:
S.S.C pass or equivalent;
2 years of experience in field research;
Previous experience in working on maternal gestational weight gain will be preferred.
Location: Kamalapur & Mirpur Field Office, Dhaka.
Number of Positions: 16
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.29,308/-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 tests/interviews.
icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by May 25, 2026.
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