Research Assistant – Arts, Health and Equity Lab at PIH – Partners In Health: (Deadline Ongoing)
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Research Assistant – Arts, Health and Equity Lab
Reports to: Director Arts and Culture in Global Health Public Engagement
Fixed Term Contract: 12 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 the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new kind of university based in Rwanda that is building 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 for all.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute 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 recently founded Arts, Health, and Equity Lab at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an initiative born from the partnerships between UGHE and other academic and international institutions focusing on innovative engagement with the arts activities and their evaluation. It is works in close collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) as the first WHO Arts in Health Collaborating Center on the African Continent. WHO collaborating centres are institutions such as research institutes, parts of universities or academies, which the Director-General designates to carry out activities supporting the Organization’s programs.
ROLE PROFILE
The Research Assistant will provide research support to the Arts, Health and Equity Lab and will be involved in various research projects. This position is an opportunity for the Research Assistant to develop his/her research skills as well as to 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
- Data collection, conducting qualitative and/or quantitative analyses, including data management
- Writing project deliverables, such as research proposals, reports, and publications
- Preparing PowerPoint slides, report and poster presentations as required
- Conduct literature searches and reviews and support with ethics review submissions
- Support resource mobilization for the Lab 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 symposium and other Lab’s activities
- 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/or 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 high attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
- Knowledge of gender, sexual and reproductive health, health sciences and/or global health content preferred
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Preference is given to candidates with French and Kinyarwanda knowledge
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