KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Research Assistants Jobs in Ethiopia
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Research Assistants Jobs in Ethiopia
Purpose of the position and organizational positionKNCV aims to generate a robust evidence base for the above described new tools and interventions as they are implemented, assisting the stakeholders in the country to apply these and facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experience.
As a Research Assistant, your work will be diverse.
You may collect facility data into electronic database, administer surveys and questionnaires to patients- and health provider , perform basic data analysis under the guidance of Research Officer/Trial Manager, monitor study activities and study related data centrally and at participating health facilities, and carry out other operational research activities, as part of the ASCENT project to enhance evidence-based decision-making.
[The Research Assistants reports administratively to the ASCENT Project Manager and functionally to the Research officer.
The Research officer coordinates the work of the Research Assistants (2). The Research Assistants also work closely together with the ASCENT M&E Officer.
As a Research Assistant, you will
Perform data collection and project site coordination under guidance of Research Officer/Trial Manager;
Gather and enter data through patient and healthcare worker surveys and interviews regarding the use of various digital adherence technology (DAT) solutions, though face-to-face (if possible) and mobile-based/online-based data entry;
Collect qualitative data through Key informant interview and transcribe the collected data;
Actively participate during the translation of the qualitative data;
Regular travel/ Field visits in Addis Ababa City and Oromia region to intervention and control facilities and use a linking table to input data from facility TB registers into the research database using RedCap;
Ensure timely and complete reporting from all data collection activities following approved reporting formats;
Coordinate and participate in joint supportive-supervision visits to the study facilities;
Provide support to facility health care workers in using the ASCENT platform: enrolling and following patients and implementing differentiated care;
Ensure study activities are uniformly applied in intervention facilities
Coordinate with the research Community Advisory Board and other stakeholders (e.g. civil
society organizations, etc.);
Assist the Trial Manager in the analysis of data and writing of research outputs;
Attend regular team meetings;
Prepare biweekly progress reports in line with the required formats;
Work closely with the Trial Manager on operational aspects of the study.
What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offer?
A full time (40 hours) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract;
An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
The salary is dependent upon education and relevant experience.
Job Requirements
Educational Requirements
At least a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification;
Preferably a graduate of health science courses (e.g., Nursing, Public Health, etc.) or any research-oriented degrees (e.g., Statistics, etc.);
Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, as long as minimum qualifications are satisfied.
Knowledge and Experience
Moderate to strong health or implementation research background;
Demonstrated experience with field data collection (through surveys or key informant interviews) and/or coordination;
Moderate proficiency in electronic data entry using electronic platforms (e.g., RedCap, ODK, etc.);
Beginner to moderate proficiency in using research related software: R, Stata, SPSS, SAS, EpiInfo or MS Excel for quantitative analyses and NVIVO for qualitative analyses;
Willingness to do regular field visits 50 % of time for project sites in Addis Ababa City and Oromia Region;
Familiarity with pulmonary Tuberculosis and the related DOTS implementation by the National TB Program (NTP);
Demonstrated experience in writing technical and/or research documents;
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills in English;
Ability to work as part of a team and independently, both face-to-face and online using mobile/online communication and project management platforms;
Prior training in good clinical practice/health research ethics.
Behavioral competencies and skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
Ability to cope with stress and to organize and prioritize workload.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Research Assistants Jobs in Ethiopia
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