Duties and Responsibilities:

1.      Recruiting, screening and enrolling study participants;

2.      Performing literature searches and producing reviews of the literature to support the delivery of research project;

3.      Performing research in the field of assessment and qualifications;

4.      Providing statistical and analytical support to the research team;

5.      Collate, clean and link data (including visits to secure data settings as required);

6.      Conducting semi-structured interviews and analyzing quantitative/qualitative data;

7.  Under the direction of Principal investigator or Research Coordinator, assist with review of written materials: focus group/interview guides, consent forms, development of manuscripts, research reports, poster and presentation submissions;

8.      Support data analysis and summarize data for various audiences.

Education:

–          Graduate degree in a health-related discipline;

–          Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the WHO equivalency formula.

Experience

Required:

–         Experience conducting in-person quantitative/qualitative interviews and analyzing quantitative/qualitative data;

–         A minimum of (3) three years of experience in developing and implementing research studies, preferably in a health field;

–    Experience in quantitative/qualitative research – data coding & analysis using common software such as SPSS, NVivo or others equivalent;

–        Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Desirable:

–      Experience using research databases and reference management software (e.g. PubMed, Endnote, RefWorks) is considered an asset;

–    Experience conducting interviews with underrepresented ethnic groups is preferred, as well as experience conducting interviews that elicit sensitive information.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

–          Must be able to work independently and as part of team;

–          Excellent writing skills; exhibit attention to detail;

–          Ability to adapt and be flexible to change in a fast-paced research environment.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

–          Must be able to work independently and as part of team;

–          Excellent writing skills; exhibit attention to detail;

–          Ability to adapt and be flexible to change in a fast-paced research environment.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing and walking for extended period. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s). Ability to move standard equipment through a health facility environment.

Time Commitment:

The week before the field work the Quantitative/Qualitative Researcher Assistants are required to spend 20 days reviewing study research methodology and material and planning the following weeks work.

Quantitative/Qualitative Researcher Assistants will spend at least 60 days on field work and the remaining 30 days conduct data analysis, assist in development of report and manuscript.