Research
Nurses, GiveHealth Project, at IPA, Kigali, Rwanda Kigali
Nurses, GiveHealth Project, at IPA, Kigali, Rwanda Kigali
Research
Nurses, GiveHealth Project (Rwanda)
Nurses, GiveHealth Project (Rwanda)
- Location: Kayonza
& Nyabihu districts - Desired
Start Date: July 31, 2017 - Reports
to: Senior
Field Manager - No
of positions:
10 - Length
of Commitment: July
31, 2017 – September 30, 2017
Organizational
information:
information:
Innovations
for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization.
Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA
works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate
approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in
development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields,
including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.
for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization.
Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA
works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate
approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in
development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields,
including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.
Project
Description:
Description:
Innovations
for Poverty Action (IPA-Rwanda) in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services
(CRS) and GiveDirectly seeks to evaluate the cost effectiveness of two
programs: an Integrated Nutrition and Wash Activity (INWA) and a Household
Grant Program to improve the health and economic outcomes of households
(Ubudehe I) with young (age below five) children at risk of poor growth
outcomes for villages enrolled in the study from two districts: Kayonza and
Nyabihu.
for Poverty Action (IPA-Rwanda) in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services
(CRS) and GiveDirectly seeks to evaluate the cost effectiveness of two
programs: an Integrated Nutrition and Wash Activity (INWA) and a Household
Grant Program to improve the health and economic outcomes of households
(Ubudehe I) with young (age below five) children at risk of poor growth
outcomes for villages enrolled in the study from two districts: Kayonza and
Nyabihu.
Position
Summary:
Summary:
The
Research Nurse position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‐on experience in a
field setting with a vibrant organization undertaking cutting‐edge development research.
The Research Nurse will work closely with the research staff and field staff to
perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
Research Nurse position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‐on experience in a
field setting with a vibrant organization undertaking cutting‐edge development research.
The Research Nurse will work closely with the research staff and field staff to
perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
- Conduct
interviews to research participants in the field, chosen by the IPA Field
Manager and/ or Research Associate; - Take
blood samples from participants and performing laboratory tests in order
to produce reliable and precise data to support the study; - Be
willing to work in rural areas and stay overnight, for 5 days in a week. - Adhere
to all IPA survey and data protocols; - Perform
other duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her, such
as, but not limited to, testing the questionnaire and making arrangements
for his/her interviews; - Be
responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA, its employees,
partner organizations and project participants; - Take
care of sensitive equipment through the fieldwork; - Advise
wherever applicable on referral of cases to closest health facility - Transmit
data collected to her/his Supervisor on a daily basis.
Qualifications:
A
successful Research Nurse is detail-oriented and has excellent organizational
skills and will be committed to our high standards of data quality. The
position requires strong leadership and communication skills. In addition, the
following qualifications and experience are desired:
successful Research Nurse is detail-oriented and has excellent organizational
skills and will be committed to our high standards of data quality. The
position requires strong leadership and communication skills. In addition, the
following qualifications and experience are desired:
- Holds
at least an A1 Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery or Laboratory from a
recognized institution; - At
least 2 years of experience working on qualitative and quantitative
data collection specifically in clinical studies will be an added
advantage. Having worked on Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) will be
considered as an advantage; - Prior
experience with Computer Assisted Interviewing (specifically SurveyCTO),
is preferred; - In
addition to English, written and spoken fluency in Kinyarwanda is
essential; - Ability
to maintain confidentiality; - Strong
communications skills. - Interest
in travelling and passion for poverty-related research.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Please
click on the following link to apply for this job position and follow the
instructions: Here
click on the following link to apply for this job position and follow the
instructions: Here
Start
date is July 31, 2017. Salary is based on experience.
date is July 31, 2017. Salary is based on experience.
