icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute committed to addressing key public health challenges through high-quality research and innovation.

Matlab Hospital, established by icddr,b in 1963, was initially set up to treat diarrhoeal patients from Matlab and nearby areas. Over the years, it has evolved into a regional diarrhoea treatment centre, now serving more than 50,000 patients annually. In addition to diarrhoeal care, the hospital provides maternal and child health (MCH) services for women of reproductive age and children under five living within the icddr,b service area. Dedicated to serving rural communities, Matlab Hospital plays a critical role in addressing diarrhoeal diseases, malnutrition, and pneumonia, thereby improving health outcomes for the most vulnerable populations. It also serves as an important platform for a wide range of clinical research and continues to run diarrhoeal disease surveillance to monitor antimicrobial resistance in rural settings.

Key Responsibilities:

The physician will report to the Head of Matlab Hospital and will be responsible for providing standard clinical care as well as conducting clinical research. The major areas of responsibility include:

• Manage patients with diarrhoea and associated illnesses, including history taking, physical examinations, essential lab investigations, appropriate treatment, and follow-up of admitted cases.
• Deliver antenatal care (ANC), conduct deliveries, provide newborn care, and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) unit.
• Ensure adherence to standard clinical guidelines, protocols.
• Manage emergency situations and complicated cases in rural settings.
• Counsel patients and their families on treatment adherence and disease prevention.
• Document and maintain patient records using the hospital’s electronic database, “SHEBA”.
• Build knowledge and skills in epidemiology and biostatistics.
• Develop research proposal, conduct data analysis, perform literature reviews, and writing manuscripts.
• Participate in morning sessions, Community of Practice (CoP), and the Executive Director’s seminar
• Work in collaboration with Dhaka Hospital for the management of complicated cases, timely referrals, and joint research initiatives.

Required qualification and experience:

• MBBS from a reputed institution with strong academic performance (please mention your percentage of marks obtained in MBBS/CGPA in the application) and valid registration with the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an MPH degree and research experience or training in Paediatrics/Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Minimum 1-year clinical experience in a large reputed hospital;
• Candidates who are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and interested in building a career in Public Health, as well as willing to stay in Matlab for a longer duration, are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication and writing skills in English;

Location: Matlab Hospital, Matlab, Chandpur District

Number of Position: 1 post

Contract Type and duration:

• Short-Term; duration will be 11 months with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Tk. 96,120/- per month (consolidated) inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances;
• Festival bonus, income tax paid by icddr,b and subsidized canteen food.

Notes of attention:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test/interview;
• icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by 7 November 2026.