ARK Foundation is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate (Quantitative Researcher & Data Manager) to support a major global health project, COPE-BP (COmmunity-Pharmacies managing hypertension: intervention development and Evaluation in Bangladesh and Pakistan), funded by the NIHR UK and led in Bangladesh by ARK Foundation.
Job Location: Dhaka, with occasional field visits to other cities
Type: Full-time, project-based
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to support the data collection, management, and quantitative analysis activities under the COPE-BP research programme. The Research Associate will play a key role in ensuring high-quality data collection processes, monitoring data consistency, and supporting analysis plans as part of an international research team.
- Assist with the design and pilot testing of quantitative data collection tools and CRFs.
- Support recruitment and training of enumerators and monitor field-level data collection.
- Manage incoming data, run regular quality checks, and maintain a clean, analyzable dataset.
- Liaise with field and trial management teams to ensure timely follow-up and error resolution.
- Contribute to descriptive and statistical analyses of quantitative datasets.
- Collaborate with national and international team members in regular reporting and publications.
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Public Health, Economics, Anthropology, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience working with quantitative research or evaluation projects.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale datasets and implement data cleaning protocols.
- Familiarity with digital data collection platforms (such as survey platforms used in trials or public health research).
- Experience with software such as STATA, SPSS, or R for data analysis.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable:
- Prior experience in community-based health research.
- Understanding of public health interventions related to non-communicable diseases.
Application Deadline: 27 May 2025
Visit this link to apply: https://forms.gle/QsRNKjvnea9t2yWH6
Recruitment Process:
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an oral examination to assess their competencies.
Suite C-3 & C-4, House # 06, Road # 109,
Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212,
Bangladesh.
Phone: +88 02 55069866
Email: info@arkfoundationbd.org