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: IMB Mental Health Mixed Methods Research
Coordinator Reports to: IMB District Clinical Director, IMB Mental Health
Manager Location: Burera District, Rwanda The Mental Health Research
Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the mental health department to
carry out a quantitative and qualitative program evaluation, as well as any
routine monitoring and evaluation tasks and other research related tasks as
needed. Duties will include organization,
management and facilitation of the
program evaluation, including managing the study approvals and amendments,
coordination of the research schedule and database management, data collection,
data management, transcription, entry and cleaning, as well as some basic
quantitative and qualitative analysis. Data collection activities will include
but are not necessarily limited to: clinician administered quantitative scales,
semi-structured interviews with patients and nurses, and routine data
monitoring. The Research Coordinator must also be able to work independently
and manage research related responsibilities in collaboration with the IMB and
district mental health and medical team activities, including managing the
research budget for this program evaluation, and drafting progress and results
reports. S/he will also regularly need to independently and professionally
engage with clinical and leadership staff at health centers. The Research
Coordinator may be engaged with translation and back translation of documents,
interviews and other reports as needed between Kinyarwanda and English.
Requirements for the position:
with at least 1 year of clinical experience and 1 year of research or
monitoring and evaluation OR an A1 nurse with at least 1 year of clinical
experience AND 2 years research or monitoring and evaluation experience
interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact
comfortably and communicate effectively with members of clinical teams,
patients with mental disorders, families and community members
with principles of ethical conduct of research.
independently and take initiative.
learn basic information and terminology regarding mental health and health
systems in a short amount of time
multi-task and reprioritize easily.
assist the IMB MH team and others in the translation and communication of
research findings to clinical service delivery.
organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a
time-sensitive environment and to meet deadlines with attention to detail and
quality.
Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel
spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda
work outside of office hours if needed Preferred
candidates clinical experience in mental health is strongly preferred
interview experience (minimum 6 months)
analysis experience
Access databases
ability
ethics training is desirable Should you require any assistance, please call
Human Resources at 078852
