BRAC
Manager, Health Service Innovation — Lead Digital & MedTech Pilots for BRAC Health Programme
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-12-18
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: BRAC
Location: Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-12-08
Experience: 3 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Public Health or related field. MBBS is advantageous. Certification in PRINCE2 or PMP is highly valued.
Job Responsibilities
- Plan, implement and oversee innovation test-bed pilots for new health technologies under the PHC portfolio, ensuring design, training, execution and evaluation.
- Continuously explore and assess emerging medical and digital innovations to enhance primary healthcare efficiency, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
- Establish and manage a pipeline of promising med-tech and public health solutions through engagement with innovation hubs, startups and research partners.
- Coordinate with internal teams, technical experts and external partners to co-create and refine innovative solutions aligned with BRAC and national priorities.
- Develop scale-up and integration plans for proven pilots, including operational guidelines, SOPs and capacity-building materials.
- Oversee budgets, tools, personnel and project timelines; monitor performance metrics and report progress to senior management.
- Build and manage collaborations with technology providers, universities, NGOs and donors.
- Develop concept notes, business cases and cost-benefit analyses for donor and organizational approval.
- Document pilot results, share learnings across teams, and promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Ensure safeguarding: protect programme participants, staff and stakeholders; follow safeguarding reporting procedures.
Required Skills
- Project management (planning, budgeting, coordination); PRINCE2/PMP desirable
- Analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision making
- Effective communication and presentation skills in English and Bangla
- Experience with digital health tools, data analysis and health technology platforms
- Leadership, initiative and the ability to work across diverse stakeholders
- Flexibility and willingness to travel to field sites
- Understanding of healthcare systems and emerging health technologies
- Attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Safeguarding awareness and implementation
Benefits & Compensation
- Festival Bonus
- Health and Life Insurance
- Other benefits as per company policy
Job Description
OverviewBRAC invites applications for the position of Manager, Health Service Innovation within the BRAC Health Programme (BHP). This job circular seeks an experienced, creative, and pragmatic leader to design, test, and scale technology-enabled solutions that improve primary health care delivery across Bangladesh. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic team at a leading development company to translate promising med-tech and digital health ideas into operational pilots and integrated services. Read the full job description below and apply before the deadline.Why this job & company?BRAC is one of the world’s largest development organizations founded in Bangladesh, with a proven record of scaling innovations to reach underserved communities. This role offers the opportunity to shape a national innovation pipeline, manage pilot budgets, and collaborate with startups, universities, donors, and in-house technical teams to advance primary health care. If you are motivated by impact, systems-strengthening, and practical innovation, this job is for you.Key responsibilitiesPlan, implement and oversee innovation test-bed pilots for new health technologies under the PHC portfolio, ensuring high-quality design, training, execution and evaluation.Continuously scan and assess emerging medical and digital innovations to improve efficiency, outcomes and cost-effectiveness of primary healthcare services.Establish and manage a dynamic pipeline of promising med-tech and public health solutions through engagement with innovation hubs, startups and research partners.Coordinate with internal teams, technical experts and external partners to co-create and refine solutions aligned with BRAC and national health priorities.Develop scale-up and integration plans for proven pilots, including SOPs, operational guidelines and capacity-building materials for programme rollout.Oversee budgets, resources, personnel and project timelines; monitor performance metrics and report progress to senior management.Build and manage collaborations with technology providers, universities, NGOs and donors to support co-development and implementation.Develop concept notes, business cases and cost-benefit analyses to secure organizational and donor approval.Document pilot results, share learnings across teams, and promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation.Uphold safeguarding responsibilities: ensure the safety of programme participants and staff, promote safeguarding standards, and follow reporting procedures.Required experience & educationAt least 3 years of relevant experience in public health, health systems, digital health or med-tech projects.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field. MBBS is advantageous. Certification in PRINCE2 or PMP is highly valued.Skills & competenciesStrong project management skills (planning, budgeting, coordinating multidisciplinary teams). PRINCE2/PMP certification is an asset.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla; strong reporting and presentation skills.Experience with digital tools, data analysis platforms and health technology systems.Proven leadership, initiative, adaptability, and willingness to travel to field sites.Commitment to safeguarding, equity and applying innovations to benefit underserved communities.Other details & benefitsEmployment type: Full TimeLocation: Dhaka, Bangladesh (field travel as needed)Benefits include festival bonus, health and life insurance, and other benefits as per company policy.How to applyThis job circular will be open until the application deadline. BRAC encourages qualified candidates to apply online via the organization’s careers page. Use the apply link provided in the job posting to submit your application and supporting documents. Please ensure all required information is included before you apply.Important keywords: job, company, circular, bangladesh, applyEqual opportunityBRAC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates of all genders are encouraged to apply.