Research Associate

Position title

Research Associate (COPE-BP Project)

Description

• We are not currently accepting applications for this position*

About The Organization
ARK Foundation is a non-governmental organization committed to the socio-economic development of Bangladesh. Since its inception in 2013, ARK Foundation has been engaged in evidence-based research, training, and communication to provide sustainable solutions in health, education, and social development. The organization collaborates closely with Government bodies, national and international NGOs, universities, and development partners to achieve its vision and mission. ARK Foundation's current work spans areas such as health systems research, urban health, mental health, and tobacco control.

We are seeking a motivated
Research Associate
to support the COPE-BP project (Community Pharmacies managing hypertension: intervention development and evaluation in Bangladesh and Pakistan). The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional program and will oversee various aspects of the project's research and implementation.

About The COPE-BP Project
The COPE-BP project (Community-Pharmacies managing hypertension: intervention development and evaluation in Bangladesh and Pakistan) aims to develop and evaluate a community pharmacy-based intervention for improving blood pressure control among low-income urban residents in Bangladesh and Pakistan. The project involves developing a multi-component intervention, assessing its feasibility through a cluster randomized controlled trial, and conducting process and cost-effectiveness evaluations to inform potential scalability and sustainability. This initiative is a collaboration with the University of York, UK, and other partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day research activities for the COPE-BP project, including recruitment and training of field researchers, data collection, and follow-up.
• Develop and manage project databases, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and analysis.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and present updates during Project Management Group (PMG) meetings.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with key stakeholders to support project implementation and disseminate research findings.
• Collaborate with the project team to refine research protocols, training materials, and tools.
• Support ongoing projects of ARK Foundation as required (approximately 20–30% of the role).
• Ensure compliance with the policies, procedures, and practices approved by the University of York and funding agencies.

Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, or other applied health research fields).
• At least 5 years of research experience in the health sector.
• Demonstrable expertise in quantitative research methodologies.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Proven experience in planning and managing fieldwork, and maintaining regular communication with teams.
• Familiarity with research ethics and data protection policies.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience in health systems strengthening, urban health, or non-communicable disease management.
• Familiarity with working alongside government departments or NGOs.
• Experience or interest in disseminating research findings to academic, public, or policy audiences.
• Ability to manage research projects from inception to completion.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports for academic or policy purposes.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary academic teams or multi-institutional projects.
• Proactive attitude with minimal supervision and willingness to engage in fieldwork.

Job Benefits

• Gross Salary: BDT 60,000 – 75,000 (all-inclusive) based on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits: Festival bonus, two days off per week, in-house lunch available (on payment).

Contacts

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