7 JOB POSITIONS AT UR- SPIU Geo Health project : ( Deadline : 14 June 2019 )

 

 

7 JOB POSITIONS AT UR- SPIU Geo Health project : ( Deadline : 14 June 2019 )

 

 

Job advert for UR- SPIU Geo Health project (Multiple )

 

The University of Rwanda is a public institution of Higher learning committed to support the development of the country through the generation and advancement of knowledge and innovation among other core activities.

 

The University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), School of Public Health, through the Single Project Implementation Unit (UR-SPIU), would like to recruit competent and full time motivated candidates to apply on the following positions for the period of one year. It is a vacancy announcement from Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEO-Health) Hub for Research and Training in Eastern Africa for Rwandan side. The GEO-Health Hub is a research and training platform that was established with grant support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of the United States of America and the Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The Hub focuses on research and training activities around the themes of air pollution and health, occupational safety and health, and climate change research.

 

It is in this regard, UR-SPIU calls for qualified and motivated candidates to apply on the following positions:

 

 

 

 

JOB AT UR- SPIU Geo Health project : RESEARCHER ADMINISTRATOR : ( Deadline : 14 June 2019 )

 

 

1.Job title: RESEARCHER ADMINISTRATOR (1 position)

 

The research administrator will coordinate the research team and ensure that the field team training, data collection, data analysis and overall research project objectives are met according to the research timeline.

 

 

Job description:

 

Participate in development of research objectives, design and data collection for
assessing environmental health exposure and other research related projects.
Coordinate different research activities such as outdoor air pollution monitoring/exposure assessment, school-based Children’s Health Study (CHS) of air pollution and child health, Hospital morbidity and mortality study of air pollution and occupational health study.
Develop/adopt standard operating procedures for research administration, questionnaire administration, lung function testing and related activities.
Manage study’s field sites, data collectors and field researchers to ensure research activities are completed per the timeline and research objectives are
Coordinate hospital data collection with assigned hospital staff and field
Work closely with Hub manager and hub administrator to ensure research activities within Ethiopia are aligned with overall Hub research timeline and
Work closely with the data manager, analyst, investigators, field teams members, and other GEO-Health team members on data collection, management, analysis and reporting.
Collaborate and work harmoniously with GEO-Health Hub and SPH/CHS academic and admin support staff
Compile field research reports periodically and provide timely report to the hub manager and PI as appropriate.
Work on any related assignment pertaining to GEO-Health research activities.
Communicate with partners effectively through pertinent modes of communication, such as email and regular Skype calls as appropriate.

 

Qualification & required skills

 

MSc in public health or Master of Science in health-related discipline
At least 2 years of strongly research oriented activities or research administration experience.
Demonstrated ability in research execution using various approaches, such as health facility, school, and community based surveys.
Experience with managing and monitoring research activities particularly research related to environmental and occupational health is preferred.
Well oriented with the health system of Rwanda, particularly hospitals’ Health management Information system (HMS).
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

 

 

JOB AT UR- SPIU Geo Health project : FIELD RESEARCHER : ( Deadline : 14 June 2019 )

 

 

2.Job title: FIELD RESEARCHER (1 position)

Job description:

 

Conduct outdoor air pollution monitoring/exposure assessment field research
Electronic and manual data collection
Management of study’s monitoring sites
Coordination of hospital data collection with assigned hospital staff
Participation in development of research objectives, design, and data collection for environmental health exposure and other related projects.
Work closely with research administrator and other GEO-Health team members
Collaborate and work harmoniously with GEO-Health Hub and SPH/CHS academic and admin support staff
Compile field research report periodically and provide timely report to the Research Administrator
Work on any related assignment pertaining to GEO-Health research activities
Communicate with partners effectively through pertinent modes of communication such as email and regular Skype calls as appropriate.

 

Qualification & required skills

 

BSc in Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental engineering or related Health Science fields is preferred
At least 2 years of field research experience
Experience with environmental health research, specifically monitoring sites/ stations
Experience with hospital data collection
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
Computer skills required and familiarity with exposure equipment
Female candidates are encouraged to apply

 

 

 

 

2 JOB POSITIONS AT UR- SPIU Geo Health project : FIELD RESEARCHER : ( Deadline : 14 June 2019 )

 

 

3.Job Title: FIELD RESEARCHER (2 positions)

 

Job description:

 

Field data collection for a school-based Children’s Health Study (CHS)
Data collection: mobile questionnaire administration, lung function testing, etc.
Coordination with school sites
Coordination of data transfer to data manager/ research team
Participate in research concept development, design, data collection of children’s health study and related projects
Work closely with research administrator and other field researchers
Collaborate and work harmoniously with GEO-Health Hub and SPH/CHS academic and admin support staff
Compile field research report periodically and provide timely report to the Research Administrator
Work on any related assignment pertaining to GEO-Health research activities
Communicate with partners effectively through pertinent modes of communication such as email and regular Skype calls as appropriate

 

Qualification & required skills:

 

BSc in Environmental Health Science, Nursing, Health officer or related field is preferred.
At least 2 years of field research experience
Experience with questionnaire administration (mobile/electronic and manual)
Physiological measurement/ lung function test field experience is an asset
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
Computer and mobile technology skills as well as electronic medical data records preferred required
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

JOB AT UR- SPIU Geo Health project : DATA MANAGER : ( Deadline : 14 June 2019 )

 

 

4.Job Title: DATA MANAGER (1 position)

 

Job Description:

 

Coordinate data entry, management and analysis in conjunction with the research administrator and field researchers
Ensure the provision of data quality assurance
Supervise data clerk and programmer analyst
Set up database management system and be responsible for ensuring it is updated regularly
Participate in research concept development, design, data collection of Environmental and Occupational Health area in the GEO-Health hub as needed
Work closely with research administrator and other field researchers
Collaborate and work harmoniously with GEO-Health Hub and SPH/CHS academic and admin support staff
Compile data reports periodically and report it to the Research Administrator in a timely manner
Work in any related assignment pertaining to GEO-Health research activities
Communicate with partners effectively through pertinent media of communication such as email and regular Skype calls as appropriate

 

Qualification & required skills:

 

BSc or MS in Biostatistics/Statistics, information science or related field
At least one year for MSC or two years for BSc of experience in database development and management.
Knowledge and experience on research electronic data capture (REDCap) is an advantage

 

 

 

 

JOB AT UR- SPIU Geo Health project : PROGRAMMER AND ANALYST : ( Deadline : 14 June 2019 )

 

5. Job Title: PROGRAMMER AND ANALYST (1 position)

 

Job Description:

 

Data analysis and manage the data software for all research projects (OAP/time series, IAP, CHS)
Work closely with data manager, research administrator, hub manager/ administrator and investigators
Compile performance periodically and report it to the data manager timely
. Work in any related assignment pertaining to GEO-Health research activities
Communicate with partners effectively through pertinent media of communication such as Email and regular Skype calls as appropriate

 

Qualification & required skills:

 

 

MS degree in Biostatistics/statistics, information science or in related fields
Experience in Data Analysis of multi-site data and expertise in major data analysis software
Extensive experience with multi-country and multi-site research projects, experience with various types of quantitative analysis, strong proficiency in data management and analysis software.
Health research experience

 

JOB AT UR- SPIU Geo Health project : DATA CLERK : ( Deadline : 14 June 2019 )

 

 

6.Job Title: DATA CLERK (1 position)

 

 

Job Description:

 

Data entry and ensuring data quality of the GEO-Health hub research activities
Assist the hub manager in administrative and financial matters of activities
Work closely with research . administrator, data manager, hub manager/administrator and researcher team
Collaborate and work harmoniously with GEO-Health Hub and SPH/CHS academic and admin support staff
Compile field research report periodically and provide timely report to the Research Administrator and/or Data Manager
Work on any related assignment pertaining to GEO-Health research activities
Communicate with partners effectively through pertinent media of communication such as Email and regular Skype calls as appropriate
Qualification & required skills:

BSc or in statistics, Environmental Health Sciences or related field
At least one year of experience data entry, cleaning and recording

 

Application procedure

 

Interested candidate should submit their applications online to the infospiu@ur.ac.rw with copy to spiucoor@gmail.com ; rugigana@nursph.org , with Mention of Application for GEO-Health in e-mail subject. The application file must be a single PDF file and contain the following documents:

Application letter written in English
A detailed curriculum Vital
A copy of academic degree
A proof of experience if mentioned above in the potion requirements
The deadline for submission of the application is set on 14th June 2019