ICDDR Bangladesh Job Circular 2026: International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research (ICDDR) Bangladesh has released a job circular on November 02, 2026. According to the current circular, they are looking for the recruitment of Surveillance Worker (Rural) post.
The interested job seekers may download [PDF] official circular notice from the official website (www.icddrb.org). However, you can also go through this article to know more about আন্তর্জাতিক উদরাময় রোগ গবেষণা কেন্দ্র, বাংলাদেশ.
ICDDR Bangladesh Job Circular 2026
ICDDR,B (formerly known as the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh) is an international health research organisation located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dedicated to saving lives through research and treatment, ICDDR,B addresses some of the most critical health concerns facing the world today, ranging from improving neonatal survival to HIV/AIDS. In collaboration with academic and research institutions over the world, ICDDR,B conducts research, training and extension activities, as well as programme-based activities, to develop and share knowledge for global lifesaving solutions.
| Name of the Organization: | International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research (ICDDR) Bangladesh |
| Position: | Surveillance Worker (Rural) |
| Total Vacancy: | 13 |
| Job Location (City): | Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar District |
| Salary: | Tk. 59,140/- per month |
| Contract Type and Duration: | Short-Term Contractual Service Agreement (CSA) basis for 3 months with a possibility of extension, subject to the availability of funds and performance. |
Important Dates:
- Deadline of Application: November 07, 2026
- Application Type: Online
- Number of Position: 01
Vacancy Details for ICDDR Bangladesh Job Circular 2026:
- Minimum HSC or equivalent qualification;
- At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field;
- Proficiency in the local dialect, comprehensive knowledge of the location, and roads in Chakaria;
- Candidates must be permanent residents of Cox’s Bazar District, preferably Chakaria, with a valid Upazilla/Union Parishad Chairman’s Certificate.
Location: Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar District
Position Descriptions:
The Surveillance Worker (Rural) will report to the Field Research Supervisor and will be responsible for household visits, organizing and implementing all activities related to data and sample collection to ensure high-quality data by following standard operational practice and icddr,b organizational values and guidelines. The specific areas of responsibility include:
- Conduct household visits for participant screening, counselling, enrolment into the study, and follow-up;
- Obtain consent/assent from the participants before sample and data collection;
- Collect respiratory samples, including nasal swabs, following study protocols;
- Transport samples from the field to the laboratory;
- Maintain accurate records, screening and visit logs, and ensure data quality;
- Engage with community members and ensure ethical research practices;
- Report daily activities to the field supervisor.
Contract Type and duration:
- Short-Term: duration will be 06 months with a possibility of extension subject to the availability of funds and performance.
Salary Offered:
- Tk.18,260/-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.
How to Apply:
- Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test/interview at Chakaria Field Office;
- icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process;
- icddr,b encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.
| Job Circular | Download |
| Official Website | www.icddrb.org |
Contact Details:
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research (ICDDR) Bangladesh
- 68, Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
- Phone: +880 (0)2-2222-77001 to 10
- PABX: 16340 (direct)
- Fax: (+88 02) 222277075, 222277077
- Official Website: icddrb.org