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.
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
Method Research Officer
Reports to: IMB
research director / associate director, project principal investigator /
research coordinator.
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)
which includes Burera, Southern Kayonza, or Kirehe districts (depending on the
assignment and subject to change)
Duration: Indefinite
position
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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
- 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
How To Apply
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Application 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
‘apply to this position’ and following the instructions. In the section ‘work
authorization’ please select ‘unknown.’ Should you require any assistance,
please call Human Resources at 0788524836. Deadline for applications: December
16 2013.
to apply. PIH / IMB is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates
should submit in their application online using the PIH website by clicking on
‘apply to this position’ and following the instructions. In the section ‘work
authorization’ please select ‘unknown.’ Should you require any assistance,
please call Human Resources at 0788524836. Deadline for applications: December
16 2013.
