Partners in Health (PIH/IMB) Research Coordinator Job Vacancy in Rwanda

Research coordinator

PIH/IMB
is recruiting one competent Research Project Coordinator, by joining a
dynamic team of PIH/IMB researchers ; the position will offer unique
career development opportunities for the successful candidate.

Title :
Research Project Coordinator, Rwanda Breast Health Initiative

Reports
to : Lydia Pace, Global Women’s Health Fellow

Location :
Burera District

Overall
responsibilities :

·
The Research Project Coordinator is responsible for
overseeing the day-to-day conduct of the Rwanda Breast Health Initiative, a
collaborative research project being led by the Rwandan Ministry of Health
and Partners in Health.

·
The research project will be conducted at Butaro Hospital
and Rwinwkavu Hospital.

·
Its overarching goal is to promote understanding of breast
cancer in Rwanda and inform efforts to promote early detection, diagnosis and
management of breast cancer.

·
Specifically, the study will build a dual-hospital-based
breast cancer registry, describe breast cancer and benign breast disease
cases at the two hospitals, and investigate barriers to care.

·
The Research Project Coordinator will enroll patients with
breast cancer and benign breast disease in the study and administer patient
questionnaires at Butaro Hospital.

·
(S)he will extract information from the medical records
and will enter questionnaire and medical record information in an Access
database.

·
(S)he will serve as an initial point person for patient
and provider questions and concerns.

·
(S)he will be in close contact with the Principal
Investigators and will compile monthly reports on study progress.

·
(S)he will work with the PIs to compile required study
documentation for national committees and IRBs.

·
(S) he will interact with patients frequently and may also
conduct brief breast awareness education sessions with selected patients.

·
This position will provide an excellent opportunity to
develop research and management skills, as well as exposure to key women’s
health and oncology issues.

Tasks :

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Oversee implementation of study protocol and instrument ;

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Determine study eligibility, obtain informed consent, and administer
questionnaires at Butaro Hospital and occasionally at Rwinkwavu
Hospital ;

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Extraction and entry of medical record data at both hospitals every three
months ;

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Questionnaire data entry ;

•
Work closely with the Principal Investigators to ensure smooth conduct of the
study ;

•
Maintain very regular communication over email and in person with the
Principal Investigators ; report any problems including confidentiality
concerns immediately

•
Travel regularly from Butaro Hospital to Rwinkwavu Hospital to oversee study
conduct at Rwinkwavu and support the study team there ;

•
Serve as one contact person for patients and providers with questions about
the study ;

•
Assist with development and submission of ongoing ethical review materials
and study reports ;

•
Potentially play a key role in other breast cancer and cancer research
projects in the future.

Education
and skills required :

•
University degree (A0), in Nursing, Social work or Public health ;

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At least 2 years experience with medical or public health research and
familiarity with principles of ethical conduct of research ;

•
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to
interact with rural women and put them at ease, and communicate effectively
with members of the clinical and study teams ;

•
Flexibility, independence, creativity, demonstrated leadership and
organizational skills ;

•
Excellent attention to detail ;

•
Ability to learn basic information and terminology regarding medical oncology
and breast cancer care in a short amount of time ;

•
Fluency in English, familiarity with medical English ; fluency in
Kinyarwanda

•
Strong computing skills, including familiarity with Excel and ability to
learn Access

Preferred
skills :

Female applicants preferred
given the sensitivity of the research topic though qualified men are
encouraged to apply ;

Experience and interest in
women’s health or cancer care ;

Experience working in a
hospital setting ;

Experience working with rural
communities ;

Experience with Access
databases

Application
information

Interested
candidates should deliver an application letter, curriculum vitae, and
academic transcripts, addressed to the Deputy Country Director (Re :
Research Project Coordinator), to :

Partners
in Health Head Office in Rwinkwavu or Liaison Office in Kigali at Clinton
Foundation/Partners In Health Office, located in Kigali between World Vision
and Intersec Security.

The
deadline for receiving applications is Friday 12th October, 2012. Director,
Human Resources and Administration ; Telephone : 0788501252