Partners In Health is a Harvard-affiliated NGO operating in twelve countries
worldwide. Partners In Health- Rwanda/ Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH/IMB) has worked
in Rwanda since 2005, partnering with the Rwandan government and Clinton Health
Access Initiative to strengthen primary health systems in three rural
districts, namely: Kayonza, Burera and Kirehe.
PIH/IMB is
recruiting three (3) competent and dynamic Rwandan nationals to
fill the position of Research Analysts.
POSITION: Research Analyst (RA)
Number of Vacancies: 3
NB: for two of the vacancies, we need female candidates
REPORTING TO: Family Strengthening Intervention Program Manager
LOCATION: Rwinkwavu and Kabarondo
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Family Strengthening Intervention (FSI) project examines the mental health
needs of HIV/AIDS-affected children and families and is a collaboration between
the Harvard School of Public Health and PIH/IMB. The FSI is hiring two
(2) A1- level or higher Research Analysts for a period of six (6) months to
conduct interviews for a mental health prevalence study. The project aims
to measure the distribution of mental health disorders among children in
Southern Kayonza, Kirehe, and Ngoma districts. Because many of the study
respondents are girls and women, only female RA candidates will be considered.
The RAs will be part of an 11-person research team and will report to the FSI
Program Manager.
The RAs
must be willing to live in Kabarondo, Kayonza district for all periods of data
collection. Food, housing, and health insurance will be provided to
the RAs during the study by the project.
The FSI will provide ethics and research training to the RAs prior to the
launch of the study.
MAJOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct surveys in Kinyarwanda
with children ages 10-17 and their caregivers and collect data using SMART
phones (a device that combines a mobile phone with a handheld computer); - Provide feedback on
questionnaires, surveys, and other data collection instruments; - Perform basic translations
between English and Kinyarwanda; - Write up reports and present
findings to the FSI team and colleagues at Inshuti Mu Buzima; - Participate in research
meetings and trainings as necessary; - Perform additional
administrative duties as required. - Uphold the highest ethical and
scientific standards in the practice of research.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required for the job:
- A1-level degree required,
bachelor’s degree in Psychology strongly preferred - At least one year experience
working in research, counseling, or working with vulnerable populations - Excellent Kinyarwanda and
English written and oral skills - Ethical sensitivity and strong
judgment in working with vulnerable children and families - Proficient in Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and email (Gmail preferred) - Willing to work with a diverse
group of team members and independently - Self-directed, reliable and
hard working - Respect for and comfort working
with individuals affected with chronic health conditions including HIV and
mental health - Ability to live and work in
rural Rwanda - Comfort in extensive
community-based data collection (field work)
Interested candidates should send an application cover letter and updated
curriculum vitae in English to the following email address:
pihrwandarecruitment@gmail.com
Please note, applications that are not received online will not be
considered. Please put “FSI RA recruitment” in the subject line of your
email.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be required to provide their
academic diploma or transcripts on the date of the interview.
The deadline for receiving applications is 14th Jan 2012.
Director, Human Resources and Administration
Telephone:
0788305636
