BRAC JPGSPH is looking for a Coordinator for the Masters in Public Health Programme

The BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH) at BRAC University was established in 2004 as an educational and research institution.

Vacancy: 01

Vacancy Type: Full-time 

Role: Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a marketing plan for the MPH program.
• Develop the content of the promotional materials for MPH admission.
• Arrange JPGSPH open house for potential students.
• Access and maintain the BRAC University portal for admission of students.
• Review of applications and short-list potential national and international candidates.
• Coordinate and oversee the admission process of national and international students.
• Ensure the integrity of the admission process.
• Provide visa and travel support documents to students and external faculty.
• Arrange orientation of new students.
• Prepare and maintain the academic calendar and coordinate with faculty members, mentors, and teachers.
• Fellows to plan and implement the academic calendar.
• Execute faculty evaluation by the students and share the results with faculty members.
• Ensure the timely publication of results for each course and upload necessary documents to BRAC.
• Coordinate and organize field visits of students.
• Organize additional career-building courses and English language courses.
• Ensure students' accommodation, food, and transportation are adequate.
• Troubleshoot students’ problems and ensure timely support (organize medical support, counselling support).
• Organize and attend events (graduation program, research day event, seminar/webinar, special events. e.g., for TDR students) relevant to the MPH education program.
• Ensure the disbursement of students’ stipends and other financial support.
• Keep track of students’ tuition payments and maintain communication with the Finance department.
• Ensure payment of external faculty, research fellows, and mentors.
• Oversee payment of other vendors.
• Prepare and send reports (e.g., scholarship report, UGC report, ranking report, annual report, newsletters).
• Support faculty and students in developing an academically rigorous learning environment and culture.
• Provide support to TDR and other scholarship programs as needed.
• Ensure a smooth transition from a 12-mo to an 18-mo MPH program in the 2025 academic year.
• Support MPH graduates in their convocation.
• Attend SMC meetings, weekly meetings, and other relevant meetings.
• Work closely with other research centres/hubs and departments at BRAC JPGSPH to support and promote academic and research activities.
• Coordinate with other departments at BRACU to accomplish all tasks and responsibilities as and when needed.
• Prepare an annual budget for the MPH program and keep track of costs.
• Activate alumni network and keep alumni involved with JPG events.
• Provide academic and other support to the alumni.
• Supervise and strengthen the capacity of the staff of the MPH program.
• Conduct Academic Committee meetings as per schedule.
• Plan and execute the Graduation Ceremony.

Requirements:

• Post-graduate qualification (Public Health, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline).
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in the related field.
• Previous experience in the management and coordination of education programs.
• Previous experience in the management of public health programs is highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse groups.
• Well-developed facilitation skills and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good IT skills – expert in the use of MS Office.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Location: Dhaka.

Salary: The gross salary range for this position starts from BDT 85,000.

Benefits: As per the organization policy.

Application Deadline: 15 June 2024

Application procedure: 

• Interested candidates are requested to send their CVs to recruitment.sph@bracu.ac.bd by June 15, 2024. Please mention- Application for MPH Coordinator in the subject line.