Partners In
Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima is a Harvard-affiliated international NGO that has
partnered with the Government of Rwanda to strengthen the health system and
support poverty reduction initiatives in rural Rwanda since 2005. PIH/IMB is
seeking outstanding candidates for the following positions. Female candidates
are particularly encouraged to apply.
Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima is a Harvard-affiliated international NGO that has
partnered with the Government of Rwanda to strengthen the health system and
support poverty reduction initiatives in rural Rwanda since 2005. PIH/IMB is
seeking outstanding candidates for the following positions. Female candidates
are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position
Title: Mixed Method Research Officer
Title: Mixed Method Research Officer
Reports to:
IMB research director / associate director, project principal investigator /
research coordinator.
IMB research director / associate director, project principal investigator /
research coordinator.
Location:
Cross-site, which includes Burera, Southern Kayonza, or Kirehe districts
(depending on the assignment and subject to change)
Cross-site, which includes Burera, Southern Kayonza, or Kirehe districts
(depending on the assignment and subject to change)
Duration:
Indefinite position
Indefinite position
Background:
Since being
invited in 2005 by the Rwandan government to work in the country, Partners In
Health (PIH)/ Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB) has endeavored to conduct and support
research linked to its experience of accompanying the Ministry of Health (MoH)
in serving the neediest patients in three rural districts. The research
department in particular supports operational research on the PIH model of
care, which is in line with the IMB Research Priority Areas: health service
delivery, health workforce, health information systems, access to essential
medicines, health systems financing, and leadership and governance. This is
translated into action to improve service provision in our communities,
allowing us and others to build on our experience and advocate on behalf of health
care and social justice for the poor. The IMB Research Department is strongly
committed to building the capacity of IMB staff and MoH partners to conduct
quality research from conception to dissemination. This is achieved through
increasing opportunities for training, research support, and opportunities for
meaningful engagement in research.
invited in 2005 by the Rwandan government to work in the country, Partners In
Health (PIH)/ Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB) has endeavored to conduct and support
research linked to its experience of accompanying the Ministry of Health (MoH)
in serving the neediest patients in three rural districts. The research
department in particular supports operational research on the PIH model of
care, which is in line with the IMB Research Priority Areas: health service
delivery, health workforce, health information systems, access to essential
medicines, health systems financing, and leadership and governance. This is
translated into action to improve service provision in our communities,
allowing us and others to build on our experience and advocate on behalf of health
care and social justice for the poor. The IMB Research Department is strongly
committed to building the capacity of IMB staff and MoH partners to conduct
quality research from conception to dissemination. This is achieved through
increasing opportunities for training, research support, and opportunities for
meaningful engagement in research.
Expectations
for the position:
for the position:
The Research
Officer (RO) will be responsible for assisting the research department with
carrying out activities related to its different ongoing studies. Under the
direction of the department and relevant research teams, they will be involved
in conducting research using quantitative or qualitative methods. Related data
collection activities could include but are not limited to: focus groups,
structured surveys, semi-structured interviews, participant observation, etc.
We are looking for someone with a versatile range of research skills, so that
they might participate in a diversity of projects. Experience working in a
hospital setting or on large scale data collections (for example, the
Demographic Health Survey) is desirable.
Officer (RO) will be responsible for assisting the research department with
carrying out activities related to its different ongoing studies. Under the
direction of the department and relevant research teams, they will be involved
in conducting research using quantitative or qualitative methods. Related data
collection activities could include but are not limited to: focus groups,
structured surveys, semi-structured interviews, participant observation, etc.
We are looking for someone with a versatile range of research skills, so that
they might participate in a diversity of projects. Experience working in a
hospital setting or on large scale data collections (for example, the
Demographic Health Survey) is desirable.
The RO’s
responsibilities will go beyond data collection and will also include data
management, transcription, entry and cleaning, as well as some basic quantitative
and qualitative analysis. The RO will participate in professional development
activities including Research Seminars and staff meetings and could also be
asked to train others. The RO will be involved in projects that work around
sensitive health issues and work with vulnerable populations. They should be
comfortable and experienced with work of this nature. They should also be
familiar with principles of ethical conduct of research, and any training
specifically related to research ethics is a plus. The RO must have strong
language and communication skills (oral and written) in English and
Kinyarwanda. They will be expected to contribute to drafting progress and
results reports. Experience with translation between English and Kinyarwanda is
an asset, and professional accreditation is preferred. Finally, the RO must
show a strong commitment to health and social justice and be comfortable
working with rural communities.
responsibilities will go beyond data collection and will also include data
management, transcription, entry and cleaning, as well as some basic quantitative
and qualitative analysis. The RO will participate in professional development
activities including Research Seminars and staff meetings and could also be
asked to train others. The RO will be involved in projects that work around
sensitive health issues and work with vulnerable populations. They should be
comfortable and experienced with work of this nature. They should also be
familiar with principles of ethical conduct of research, and any training
specifically related to research ethics is a plus. The RO must have strong
language and communication skills (oral and written) in English and
Kinyarwanda. They will be expected to contribute to drafting progress and
results reports. Experience with translation between English and Kinyarwanda is
an asset, and professional accreditation is preferred. Finally, the RO must
show a strong commitment to health and social justice and be comfortable
working with rural communities.
Education
and skills required:
and skills required:
- A0 diploma or A1 (bachelor’s degree) in
research related field. - Interview experience (minimum 6 months) and at
least 2 years of public health research experience encompassing a broad
range of tasks; - strong interpersonal and communication skills,
including the ability to interact comfortably and communicate effectively
with members of clinical teams, patients, families and community members; - strong organizational skills and excellent
attention to detail; - flexibility, independence, organization and
creativity; - ability to learn basic information and
terminology regarding health issues and health systems in a short amount
of time; - fluency in English; fluency in Kinyarwanda;
proficiency in French - familiarity with Microsoft office applications
Application
details
details
Women are
strongly encouraged to apply. PIH / IMB is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should submit in their application online using the PIH
website by clicking on http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIH&cws=1&rid=688
strongly encouraged to apply. PIH / IMB is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should submit in their application online using the PIH
website by clicking on http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIH&cws=1&rid=688
and following the instructions. In the section
‘work authorization’ please select ‘unknown.’ Should you require any
assistance, please call Human Resources at 0788524836.
‘work authorization’ please select ‘unknown.’ Should you require any
assistance, please call Human Resources at 0788524836.
Deadline for
applications: December 16 2013 .
applications: December 16 2013 .
