Research Officer

Company Name: The Leprosy Mission International Bangladesh

Location: Chattogram

Job Type: Contractual

Workplace Type: Full-time

Job ID: IJOB202663276

The Leprosy Mission International Bangladesh (TLMI-B) is a member of The Leprosy Mission (TLM), an international Christian faith-based organization, working since 1991 in partnership with the Government of Bangladesh. Guided by the vision "Leprosy defeated, lives transformed," TLMI-B works across healthcare, rehabilitation, advocacy, and research to empower people affected by leprosy and disabilities.

TLMI-B seeks a qualified and detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in research methodologies to support its evidence-based research initiatives. Interested candidates are invited to apply for this position.

Job Summary

The Research Officer will support the design, implementation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative research activities. The role is responsible for collecting, managing, and interpreting field and clinical data, and producing actionable insights that contribute to TLMI-B’s strategic objectives and evidence-based research interventions.

Responsibilities

• Research Design & Planning: Plan and develop research protocols, defining objectives, methodologies, sampling techniques, and realistic implementation timelines.
• Data Collection & Tool Management: Design, configure, and manage digital data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, REDCap) for surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), and field studies.
• Data Analysis & Synthesis: Perform statistical and qualitative data analysis using standard software (e.g., SPSS, R) and translate complex data sets into meaningful trends, patterns, and insights.
• Reporting & Dissemination: Prepare high-quality research reports, policy briefs, summaries, and data visualizations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ethical Compliance: Ensure all research activities strictly adhere to institutional ethical standards, informed consent protocols, and safeguarding guidelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with health, advocacy, inclusive development, and operations teams to identify research needs and provide technical support in study design and data management.
• Continuous Improvement: Keep abreast of emerging research methodologies, digital tools, and best practices to enhance organizational research capacity.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: At least 2 years
• Education: master of public health (mph)
• Skills: clinical research, medical research & ethics, online research, medical research, field research, research & data interpretation, research & evidence-based analysis
  
  

Last Date of Application: 18 September 2026