Jeeon (www.jeeon.co) is a social business improving rural healthcare and promoting wellbeing by upgrading retail pharmacies in Bangladesh. Jeeon connects pharmacies and informal drug shops to quality training, health products and authentic drugs, and referral networks to build their capacity while seamlessly integrating them with the formal sector.

Launched in 2015, Jeeon now has the largest digital network of non-franchised drug sellers in the country with reach to over 20,000 small pharmacies and medicine shops across Bangladesh, providing CME e-learning, referral and e-commerce solutions, through an app and social media platform called JeeonConnect.

In these 5 years, we have served over 40,000 patients directly with triage/screening, doctor teleconsultations, referrals and impactful health products (such as eyeglasses), and have directly facilitated over 200 discounted surgeries from partner hospitals and NGOs. Our e-commerce solution has increased access to quality drugs for rural populations, helps combat counterfeit and low-quality drugs, and delivers improved efficiency and sales to quality pharmaceutical companies.

This is a full-time position for an Associate level role. The candidate will be responsible for writing applications for grants, proposals, and awards and managing the application process.

This position will give the candidate a deep insider’s look into a growing social enterprise, and a 360 view of Jeeon’s current activities and future plans. They will work closely with the CEO and interface directly with external partners, helping them develop a strong network with donors and partner organizations at senior levels. 

Key Activities

• Maintain a database and pipeline of potential grants, awards and research proposals according to Jeeon’s eligibility.

• Work with the team and partner organizations to develop concept notes and proposals for shortlisted grants, awards, and research projects.

• Maintain close communications and coordination with donors and partners to maximize chances of successful awards. 

• Develop budgets and implementation plans for the projects.

• Assist the CEO in developing pitch decks and submissions for international and national pitch competitions and incubators.

• Any other related task assigned by management.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree

• Strong writing and speaking skills in English

• Ability to work in Microsoft Powerpoint, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or development-related fields from a reputed University

• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English

• Excellent design skills in Microsoft Powerpoint and Word

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

• Quick learner

• Strong female candidates will be given preference

Position: Full Time position, Entry/Associate Level

Salary:  BDT. 20,000 - 40,000/- Based on experience and qualifications

Office Station: Work location is in Dhaka (mostly remote during COVID)

Perks & Culture

In addition to being A HIGHLY rigorous and immersive learning experience, we offer:

➔ The rewarding experience of working in a rapidly growing social enterprise with global ambitions but local roots, within the new but rapidly growing startup ecosystem that is Dhaka

➔ Excursions and immersions​ in some of the greenest and beautiful rural villages you can imagine

➔ Mentorship and continuous interaction with global thought leaders in the area of mobile Health, ICT for Development, Data for good, and Base of Pyramid social enterprises

➔ A fun-loving, relaxed and flat work culture