Senior Research Assistant, Division of Women & Child Health

Introduction:

The Division of Women and Child Health, has over the years earned various accolades due to its excellence in Public Health Research as well as clinical sciences. The Division comprises of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Department of Obstetr​ics and Gynaecology and the Section of Feto Maternal Medicine.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities

you will responsible to;

• conduct interviews and write up detailed notes on interviews and observation visits
• manage field work process to ensure effective use of time
• facilitate meetings among the research team and junior research staff
• train new junior staff (Lady Health Workers - LHWs / Community Health Workers - CHWs) in research / interviewing skills and proper data collection
• visit different households in the communities to ensure the successful completion of the data collection in their areas including Q/C
• liaise with admin regarding logistics for field work
• develop and conducting regular trainings of LHWs and CHWs
• provide supervision and support for approximately LHWs / CHWs liaising with their supervisors
• follow and ensure field implementation of project related SOPs / guidelines as defined in the research project. 

Requirements:

You should have:

• a Bachelor’s. degree or equivalent
• 1 year of experience from reputable Healthcare sector
• ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
• sensitivity to cultural differences
• the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
• the ability to be an excellent team player
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• resilience and ability to cope with work pressure
• willing to work in the communities/field sites
• good Computer and Report Writing Skills.