Position
Title: Research Associate, U5 Mortality
Exemplars Project
Title: Research Associate, U5 Mortality
Exemplars Project
Location:
Kigali, Rwanda.
Kigali, Rwanda.
Reports
to:
Senior RA
to:
Senior RA
Organizational
Profile
Profile
University
of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training
the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The University
launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with the Master of Science in Global
Health Delivery (MGHD). Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the
values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside
and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system. UGHE also
offers its model for health care delivery through a portfolio of customized
Executive Education certificate courses to develop professionals using critical
competencies central to strengthening health care delivery systems.
of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training
the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The University
launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with the Master of Science in Global
Health Delivery (MGHD). Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the
values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside
and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system. UGHE also
offers its model for health care delivery through a portfolio of customized
Executive Education certificate courses to develop professionals using critical
competencies central to strengthening health care delivery systems.
UGHE
is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside
public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to
deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized
communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where
Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have
driven innovation for a decade.
is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside
public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to
deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized
communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where
Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have
driven innovation for a decade.
Members
of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social
justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others,
and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and
intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks
individuals committed to these values to join the team.
of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social
justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others,
and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and
intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks
individuals committed to these values to join the team.
Position
Overview
Overview
The
Research Associate will provide high-level research support to the project’s
Principal Investigators and team. Research-related responsibilities will
include working to strengthen existing desk reviews, supporting review and
revision of tools as needed of existing data collection tools, participating in
the conduct of qualitative key informant interviews and potentially in-country
research, supporting data analysis, support in writing and revising case study
reports and dissemination materials. Coordination work will include
coordination and communication with in-country research partners, participating
in and supporting calls with funders and other collaborators, and supporting
other synthesis and dissemination work.
Research Associate will provide high-level research support to the project’s
Principal Investigators and team. Research-related responsibilities will
include working to strengthen existing desk reviews, supporting review and
revision of tools as needed of existing data collection tools, participating in
the conduct of qualitative key informant interviews and potentially in-country
research, supporting data analysis, support in writing and revising case study
reports and dissemination materials. Coordination work will include
coordination and communication with in-country research partners, participating
in and supporting calls with funders and other collaborators, and supporting
other synthesis and dissemination work.
This
is a grant funded opportunity for 9 months based in Kigali, Rwanda, with
potential travel to case study countries as required. There is potential to
extend into other roles on a growing and dynamic Rwanda-based research team.
This position will report to the Senior RA.
is a grant funded opportunity for 9 months based in Kigali, Rwanda, with
potential travel to case study countries as required. There is potential to
extend into other roles on a growing and dynamic Rwanda-based research team.
This position will report to the Senior RA.
Responsibilities
- With
team conduct literature and evidence reviews as needed - Assist
in the revision and adaptation of existing data collection tools for
in-person or phone interviews - Participate
in the conduct of qualitative key informant interviews in-country and
other in-country research in countries of interest - Support
analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data - Assist
in writing and revising case study reports - Assist
in development of overall final reports and dissemination materials - Support
the team in coordinate and communication with in-country research partners
- Participate
in and support calls with funders and other collaborators - Support
dissemination activities including development of slide decks and other
presentations - Perform
other activities as identified by the project leads to support successful
completion of the project
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s
or advanced degree in the health sciences, public health, or related field
required - Minimum
of 2 years relevant experience in research with strong quantitative or
mixed-methods focus - Experience
in either qualitative or quantitative software - Proficiency
with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Experience
with reference management software - Demonstrated
ability to collaborate with professionals at all levels in diverse
settings - Fluency
in spoken and written English - Excellent
writing capacity in relevant scientific areas - Ability
to travel in 1-2 selected countries and work with the team for up to 3
weeks at a time - Willingness
to be flexible in work hours to meet deadlines and ability for multi-tasking
- Demonstrated
ability to manage and prioritize projects with attention to detail,
anticipation of upcoming demands and adaptation as needed - Ability
to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Preferred
- Experience
with Implementation Science - Experience
and knowledge of under-five mortality reduction work in global settings - Experience
working within an international environment with an international
organization, NGO, and/or public sector
How
to Apply
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