Non-Communicable Disease Program
Title: Oncology
Research Assistant, Non-Communicable Disease Program
Reports to: Co-PIs, Delivery of Cancer Care in Rwanda
Location: Butaro, Rwanda (with routine travel for cross-sites support)
Research Assistant, Non-Communicable Disease Program
Reports to: Co-PIs, Delivery of Cancer Care in Rwanda
Location: Butaro, Rwanda (with routine travel for cross-sites support)
Organizational Profile:
Partners In Health (PIH) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston, MA, whose
mission is to provide quality health care for the poor and marginalized in
Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Dominican Republic, and
Navajo Nation. In addition, PIH has a growing network of affiliated
organizations and initiatives in several other countries, including Nepal,
Burundi, Mali, Liberia, and Togo. Through service delivery, training, advocacy
and research, PIH works around the globe to bring the benefits of modern
medical science to those most in need of it, to serve as an antidote to
despair, and inspire others to do the same. PIH seeks individuals committed to
the mission and values (see PIH Values)
of the organization to join the team.
mission is to provide quality health care for the poor and marginalized in
Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Dominican Republic, and
Navajo Nation. In addition, PIH has a growing network of affiliated
organizations and initiatives in several other countries, including Nepal,
Burundi, Mali, Liberia, and Togo. Through service delivery, training, advocacy
and research, PIH works around the globe to bring the benefits of modern
medical science to those most in need of it, to serve as an antidote to
despair, and inspire others to do the same. PIH seeks individuals committed to
the mission and values (see PIH Values)
of the organization to join the team.
PIH began working in Rwanda in 2005, where today we
serve a catchment area of 800,000 through 37 health centers and three hospitals
with our sister organization, Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB). Taking the lessons
learned and expertise honed in Haiti, our efforts in Rwanda have achieved rapid
success, gaining the attention of both the highest levels of the Government of
Rwanda and the international community. Through partnership with the Ministry
of Health in our efforts, we have already helped to strengthen the public
health system in the areas we serve and are helping the government develop
plans to replicate elements of our model throughout the country.
serve a catchment area of 800,000 through 37 health centers and three hospitals
with our sister organization, Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB). Taking the lessons
learned and expertise honed in Haiti, our efforts in Rwanda have achieved rapid
success, gaining the attention of both the highest levels of the Government of
Rwanda and the international community. Through partnership with the Ministry
of Health in our efforts, we have already helped to strengthen the public
health system in the areas we serve and are helping the government develop
plans to replicate elements of our model throughout the country.
Summary of Role:
This is a full-time position intended to manage a
central database of oncology research data sets, contribute to workflow
improvements to support reliable outcomes-oriented data capture and coordinate
cancer research activities. In so doing, this position will support
institutional repository of research-related data, elevate capacity for cancer
research conducted at IMB and ultimately facilitate sharing of our experience
in delivery complex cancer services in resource limited setting.
central database of oncology research data sets, contribute to workflow
improvements to support reliable outcomes-oriented data capture and coordinate
cancer research activities. In so doing, this position will support
institutional repository of research-related data, elevate capacity for cancer
research conducted at IMB and ultimately facilitate sharing of our experience
in delivery complex cancer services in resource limited setting.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain central database for all
oncology-related research (data that is not within EMR); merge data sets
as needed to address specific research questions - Collaborate with HIS team and NCD team members
doing research to clean and verify EMR data extracted for research
purposes - As requested by NCD Program Director and
Associate Directors, support clinical forms revision and
oncology/pathology data back entry - Accompany NCD EMR program assistants with
oncology data quality audits - Mentor targeted team members doing cancer
research in areas including literature review, paper chart extraction,
data collection, data cleaning, basic data analysis
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher (MPH a bonus)
- Fluency in spoken and written English (fluency
in French a bonus) - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint (experience using STATA or SAS a bonus) - Experience in clinical research coordination,
and in related literature review, academic writing and basic data analysis
(cancer-related research a bonus) - Superb time-management and coordination
skills, ability to keep track of multiple tasks at once - Facility with critical thinking and complex
problem solving - Excellent communication skills, ability to
work well with diverse team and exhibit humility, respect and team spirit
How to apply
Please apply here.
