Description

Reports
to:      Principal Inv
estigators

Location:         
Rwinkwavu/Butaro,
Rwanda

SUMMARY OF
THE POSITION

The Research Study
manager is a three-month grant-funded position to support evaluation of the
safety, efficacy, usability and functionality of the infant warmer in the
district hospital setting in Rwanda. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities
of the research study manager include, but are not limited to:

• Work
  on a daily basis at the study site (Kirehe district or Butaro district)
  to ensure eligible patients are recruited, consent families, collect and
  enter data, and assist with data analysis. The study manager should be
  available to answer any questions hospital staff or families have about usage
  of the infant warmer.
• Supervise
  and ensure appropriate use of the infant warmer according to the study
  protocol. The study manager will routinely observe the study to note any
  deviations which may lead to safety concerns. If this were to occur it
  is the Study Managers role to intervene, discuss and educate the
  hospital staff to prevent unsafe use of the warmer. The Study Manager
  will routinely monitor and intervene if the warmer material demonstrates
  any breakdown or other changes.
• Assist
  in obtaining and maintaining all study materials, forms, and supplies
  for use according to study protocols.
• Maintain
  close communication with all study collaborators, including study
  investigators, PIH/IMB, hospital staff and authorities.
• Report
  to principal investigators any complication, adverse event caused by the
  infant warmer as described in the research protocol.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A0 or
  A1 nurse with at least 2 years of clinical experience.
• Minimum
  two years of experience supporting the administration or execution of
  research activities in an academic or global health setting
• Previous
  experience with data management and facility for using electronic data
  management systems; advanced knowledge of biostatistics or data analysis
  is advantageous
• Demonstrated
  professionalism and proficiency working in a clinical setting and
  facility in interacting with health care staff and clients
• Minimum
  two years of experience living and working in a resource-poor setting
  and collaboration with diverse and multicultural teams in a professional
  setting is preferred
• Strong
  organizational and communication skills including experience with
  project management/coordination and budget execution;
• Outstanding
  interpersonal skills, diplomacy, humility, and a commitment to social
  justice;
• Fluency
  in English is required; proficiency in French is advantageous but not
  required
• Apply
  here