Research Assistant/Intern
Description
Job Title:Research Assistant/Intern
Reports to: Project Implementation lead (Instructional Technologist)
Fixed Term Contract: 5 months Location: Kigali, Rwanda; and as required with field trips to Butaro
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
University of Global Health Equity is on a mission to radically change how health care is delivered worldwide. UGHE is a university based in Rwanda that builds the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change-makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services. Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and relentless in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team. The Department of Implementation Sciences Research at UGHE, headed by the ViceChancellor, conducts various research projects that generate evidence-based policy and impact in Rwanda and globally. Our report includes a range of ongoing studies and research in preparation and activities undergone for research dissemination. UGHE will create a multidisciplinary collaborative project to generate insights from innovative stakeholder forums. The project’s objective will be to analyze the relationship between mental health services and mental illness from multiple stakeholders’ perspectives. The project will focus on community based mental health. More than one UGHE’s department and other academic and clinical institutions will contribute; however, the program will be integrated into the Department of Implementation Sciences Research at UGHE.
ROLE PROFILE
The Research Assistant will provide research support to a project related to the implementation of instructional design concepts, specifically the SAMR Model, into online courses. This position is an opportunity for the Research assistants to develop their research skills and collaborate with international and academic institutions. The ideal candidate for this position is highly self-motivated and passionate about research and education, with superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
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- Data collection, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, including data management
- Writing project deliverables, such as research proposals, reports, and publications
- Preparing PowerPoint slides, reports and poster presentations as required • Conduct literature searches and reviews and support with ethics review submissions
- Support resource mobilization for the project, including preparing research grant applications to external funding sources, coordinating reporting to external funders, and managing financial approvals and other financial processes
- Organize and document meetings, research symposiums and other critical activities for the program’s success
- Any other relevant tasks for the success of UGHE programs
Qualifications
- BA, MA or MSc in Gender Studies, Public Health, Global Health or health-related programs
- Demonstrated research experience – minimum of 2 years • Expertise in research methods and practical knowledge of research implementation
- Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and related software, including SPSS, Nvivo and others • Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
- Ability to manage and prioritize projects with close attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
- Proven knowledge in global health, health humanities, mental health and community health.
- Knowledge of the Rwandan health and mental health system structures and policies.
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, French and Kinyarwanda will be necessary
UGHE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:
At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy. UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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