Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima is a Harvard-affiliated international NGO that has partnered with the Government of Rwanda to strengthen the health system and support poverty reduction initiatives in rural Rwanda since 2005.
PIH/IMB is seeking outstanding candidates for the following positions. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position 1: Research Project Coordinator
Reports to: Deputy Director of Women's Health
Location: Burera District (with travel to Rwinkwavu 1-2 times monthly)
Overall responsibilities:
The Research Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day conduct of the Rwanda Breast Health Initiative, a collaborative research project being led by the Rwandan Ministry of Health and Partners in Health. The research project will be conducted at Butaro Hospital and Rwinwkavu Hospital; its goals are to build a dual-hospital-based breast cancer registry, describe breast cancer and benign breast disease cases at the two hospitals, and investigate barriers to care. The Research Project Coordinator will enroll patients with breast cancer and benign breast disease in the study and administer patient questionnaires at Butaro Hospital. (S)he will extract information from the medical records and will enter questionnaire and medical record information in an Access database, as well as cleaning data and helping with preliminary analyses. (S)he will serve as an initial point person for patient and provider questions and concerns. (S)he will be in close contact with the Principal Investigators and will compile monthly reports on study progress. (S)he will work with the Pls to compile required study documentation for national committees and IRBs. (S)he will interact with patients frequently
Education and skills required:
• AO diploma;
• At least 1 year experience with medical or public health research, including data
management, and familiarity with principles of ethical conduct of research;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with rural women and put them at ease, and communicate effectively with members of the clinical and study teams;
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail; flexibility, independence, creativity, demonstrated leadership;
• ability to learn basic information and terminology regarding medical oncology and breast cancer care in a short amount of time;
• fluency in English, familiarity with medical English; fluency in Kinyarwanda
• familiarity with Excel and Access
• with questions about the study;
• assist with development and submission of ongoing ethical review materials and study reports;
• participate in professional development activities including Research Seminars and study staff meetings;
• potentially play a key role in other breast cancer and cancer research projects in the future.
Application details
Interested and qualified candidates should submit in their application letters, updated curriculum vitae with 3 referees, and academic transcripts to the PIH/IMB Deputy Executive Director. Further details, including full job descriptions, can be found at PIH/IMB Offices in Kigali/Kacyiru-Sud (between World Vision and Intersec Security) or Rwinkwavu (Kayonza District). The deadline for receiving applications is 13th July, 2013 at 4:00pm.
Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima is an equal opportunity employer.
Electronic applications can be submitted on line . For detailed information, please contact Human Resources on 0788524836.
PIH/IMB is seeking outstanding candidates for the following positions. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position 1: Research Project Coordinator
Reports to: Deputy Director of Women's Health
Location: Burera District (with travel to Rwinkwavu 1-2 times monthly)
Overall responsibilities:
The Research Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day conduct of the Rwanda Breast Health Initiative, a collaborative research project being led by the Rwandan Ministry of Health and Partners in Health. The research project will be conducted at Butaro Hospital and Rwinwkavu Hospital; its goals are to build a dual-hospital-based breast cancer registry, describe breast cancer and benign breast disease cases at the two hospitals, and investigate barriers to care. The Research Project Coordinator will enroll patients with breast cancer and benign breast disease in the study and administer patient questionnaires at Butaro Hospital. (S)he will extract information from the medical records and will enter questionnaire and medical record information in an Access database, as well as cleaning data and helping with preliminary analyses. (S)he will serve as an initial point person for patient and provider questions and concerns. (S)he will be in close contact with the Principal Investigators and will compile monthly reports on study progress. (S)he will work with the Pls to compile required study documentation for national committees and IRBs. (S)he will interact with patients frequently
Education and skills required:
• AO diploma;
• At least 1 year experience with medical or public health research, including data
management, and familiarity with principles of ethical conduct of research;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with rural women and put them at ease, and communicate effectively with members of the clinical and study teams;
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail; flexibility, independence, creativity, demonstrated leadership;
• ability to learn basic information and terminology regarding medical oncology and breast cancer care in a short amount of time;
• fluency in English, familiarity with medical English; fluency in Kinyarwanda
• familiarity with Excel and Access
• with questions about the study;
• assist with development and submission of ongoing ethical review materials and study reports;
• participate in professional development activities including Research Seminars and study staff meetings;
• potentially play a key role in other breast cancer and cancer research projects in the future.
Application details
Interested and qualified candidates should submit in their application letters, updated curriculum vitae with 3 referees, and academic transcripts to the PIH/IMB Deputy Executive Director. Further details, including full job descriptions, can be found at PIH/IMB Offices in Kigali/Kacyiru-Sud (between World Vision and Intersec Security) or Rwinkwavu (Kayonza District). The deadline for receiving applications is 13th July, 2013 at 4:00pm.
Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima is an equal opportunity employer.
Electronic applications can be submitted on line . For detailed information, please contact Human Resources on 0788524836.
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