The Ministry of Health is pleased to re-announce vacancy for the following positions  under CRITIC Project, Royal Centre for Disease Control as detailed below.

Interested candidates who meet the qualification requirement may submit your application to HR Division, MoH within 08 July 2025 using the application link with the following documents:

Application form:  https://forms.gle/zoGeAURQHosATnSd8 

ToR for the Field Investigator, PMU

Contractual arrangement: Regular Contract
Slot: 2
Contract duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Position Level: P4B
Primary location: Thimphu (with frequent travel to health facilities and communities)
Organization: Centre for Emerging & Infectious Diseases, Royal Centers for Disease
Control
Schedule: Full-time

Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Life Sciences, or any
allied health related field.
Experience:
- Previous experience in field data collection, particularly in health-related
research or projects.

Skills/knowledge:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with communities and health facility staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
- Competency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with mobile data collection platforms (e.g. REDCap) is desirable.
- Ability to travel extensively to field sites, including remote and rural areas.

Terms of Reference :
Field Investigator shall:
1. Conduct structured and semi-structured interviews, household surveys, and facility-level data collection in accordance with project protocols.
2. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data collected through quality assurance measures.
3. Engage with local communities, patients, and health workers to explain project goals and gain trust and cooperation.

4. Maintain high ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality and informed consent processes are properly followed.
5. Participate in pre-testing and validation of data collection tools, including feedback on practical challenges.
6. Provide regular field updates to the Data Manager and Technical Officer, highlighting implementation issues or community feedback.
7. Support monitoring visits and logistics during field activities led by PMU or NTCP.
8. Assist in organizing and conducting outreach activities such as TB awareness, screening camps, and contact tracing initiatives.
9. Report any data inconsistencies, field-level barriers, or operational issues for timely troubleshooting.
10. Perform any other field duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or Project Managers.
11. Any additional relevant work assigned by the supervisor.

Expected outcomes:
1. Reliable and High-Quality Data Collection: Field data is collected with accuracy and submitted in a timely manner to inform project decisions.
2. Enhanced Community Engagement: Strengthened relationships with community members and health providers, leading to better participation in TB services.

3. Improved Surveillance Coverage: Effective implementation of surveys and case-finding activities across diverse geographical and demographic settings.
4. Support for Operational Efficiency: Field insights contribute to improving data tools, protocols, and intervention strategies.
5. Compliance with Ethical and Safety Standards: Adherence to ethical standards in data collection, particularly in sensitive or stigmatized TB-related inquiries.

Deliverables:
i. Completed Field Survey Forms – digitized or paper-based forms submitted as per
data collection schedule.
ii. Daily/Weekly Field Activity Logs – summarizing locations visited, individuals
contacted, and any field incidents.
iii. Monthly Field Progress Reports – outlining key achievements, challenges, and
feedback for program improvement.
iv. Pre-test and Pilot Feedback Reports – observations and recommendations during
testing of data collection tools.
v. Community Engagement Records – brief documentation of outreach meetings or TB
awareness events supported.
vi. Data Quality Checklists – submitted with each batch of data to ensure completeness
and integrity.
vii. Attendance and Participation in Field Reviews or Training – documented evidence of engagement in capacity-building events.
viii. Final Summary Report – detailing overall field experience, outcomes achieved, and lessons learned during the contract period.

Phone: (+975) 02-350577/350578
Email: criticbhutan_PMU@gmail.com 

Vacancy Details

Slots : 2
Employment Type : Contract
Job Sector : Environment and Agriculture
Last Submission Date : Jul 8, 2025 17:00

The Ministry of Health is pleased to re-announce the vacancy for field investigator.

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