Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 31 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Role Overview:
• The Center for One Health at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to lead high impact research, teaching, and community service among vulnerable communities in Rwanda and the world. Community One Health Empowerment in Rwanda and Senegal (COHERS) is a four-year research program that aims to (i) operationalize One Health disease at the community level, (ii) test One Health interventions that reduce the burden of cysticercosis, and (iii) generate evidence to support programs and policies for cysticercosis elimination in Rwanda. The primary role of the COHERS Research Associate will be to provide research and clinical coordination to the study team. S/he will serve as a focal point for students, staff, faculty, community leaders and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position is highly self-motivated, with excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to promote strong team cohesion. The COHERS Research Associate should have previous experience designing study tools, coordinating ethical approvals, conducting field research, diagnosing parasitic illnesses and liaising with local authorities.

Responsibilities:
Research Support
• Liaise with community leaders to obtain and maintain program approval
• To design surveys, collect community data, and analyze human/animal/environmental data, travelling to field locations as needed
• To diagnose, treat, and refer human patients, as needed
• To manage day-to-day data quality control and data management measures
• To participate in research team and community stakeholder meetings
• Translate and transcribe documents, as needed
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation
• Maintain high level of professionalism and adhere to the UGHE Ethics Code
• Provide Kinyarwanda-English transcription and translation
• Support in conducting literature searches and reviews and support with ethics review submissions
• Support in writing project deliverables, such as protocols, reports, and publications

Qualifications
• MD or MBBS degree plus MSc and experience with multidisciplinary international teams; knowledge of One Health, Neglected Tropical Diseases and/or community-based participatory methods preferred
• Work experience in clinical and/or research role(s) in an educational setting
• Excellent scientific reading, writing and data analysis skills
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda required; French language skills desired
• Proven skills to design study methodologies, surveys, and to manage large quantitative and/or qualitative datasets
• Ability to manage, organize, develop plans and generate data to make decisions
• Experience working in Rwanda or in other relevant contexts
• Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative problem-solving
• Proficient computer skills with fluency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Google Suite products and Zoom
• Proficiency using data analysis tools including SPPS, NVIVO, Redcap, ArcGIS
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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