Project title: Intermittent Screening and Treatment or Intermittent Prevention
Therapy for control of malaria in pregnancy in Indonesia (STOPMIP).
The position offers an opportunity for motivated candidates to join an international collaborative project between the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK. The Eijkman Institute is a prestigious well established internationally acclaimed research institute advancing and contributing to infectious and non-infectious disease based scientific research. Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is an international centre of excellence with upto date access and expertise in tropical infectious diseases making them a world leader in their field.
The candidate will engage in a health systems study within a large clinical trial ( STOPMiP) research and will work on the feasibility, acceptability and cost effectiveness components of the project.
Experience in qualitative research methods and qualitative data management, organisational skills and ability to work within a team are essential. Good command of written and spoken English is necessary for the position.
Purpose: To work by taking a lead role to engage the study team in their respective roles and manage day to day research activities.
Qualification: Bachelors degree in Public Health or Life Sciences or higher qualification
Additional merit: Work experience in qualitative research in rural settings for 3 months or more.
The successful candidate will be based in South West Sumba with some travel to Timika. He/she is open to learning new skills and will work independently with limited supervision. Responsibilities include:
- Take a lead role to collect accurate information from the participating health facilities, conduct focused group interviews and exit interviews in line with the study protocol.
- Participate in training and engaging field workers to conduct interviews, extract data and other relevant information needed for the study.
- Schedule and prepare work plan to visit health facilities, to arrange focused group discussions.
- Take lead to investigate incomplete, inaccurate or missing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
- Ensure that study materials and other items are in order and available for smooth conduct of work.
- Keep comprehensive record of the study interviews, logs and data.
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