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Location: KCCR
Date: September 25, 2023
Time:
Location: Online (Zoom)
Date: September 19, 2023
Time: 14:00
VACANCY NOTICE
POSITION – Research Assistant
JOB LOCATION –Assin Foso
The management of the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (KCCR) together with the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Research Group at KCCR, is looking for a Research Assistant
One of the main goals of the research group is to investigate diseases causing fevers in new-born and young children to provide guidance to reduce the burden of these diseases in Ghana and beyond.
For more information, visit our webpage: https://kccr-ghana.org/research-impact/research-groups-projects/paediatric-fevers/.
Purpose of the position
The Research Assistant will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating field activities related to the research group. He/She will work closely with a dynamic team of researchers, study coordinators, healthcare professionals, fieldworkers, laboratory technicians, data management team, and community stakeholders; to ensure the successful implementation of research projects and data collection initiatives.
Accountability
The post-holder is accountable in the first instance to the PI and project coordinators and will also be supervised by the international investigators.
The post-holder should always maintain a good relationship with hospital and research staff by communicating in a professional and courteous manner.
Main Responsibilities/Activities |
· Support the Planning and the conduct of field activities and recruitment of participants, data collection and sample collection at the hospital or in the community · Manage request and receipt of study supplies · Manage and maintain in good condition, equipment for performance of duties. · Produce report (results and analysis) on specific topics for general and scientific dissemination · Initiate corrective action as soon as deficiency is identified; complete checklists and other information sheets as required · Perform quality control measure to ensure reliability of information collected. · Be available to perform on-call duties in accordance with the requirements of the studies |
QUALIFICATIONS/PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The Post holder should have the following:
Qualifications:
Essential attributes
Desired Attributes
Remuneration will be according to KCCR standards. The contract will be for a period of 12 months (renewable) with the first 3 months as probation.
Expected starting date: December 2024
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested persons should send their applications addressed to The Head of Administration, KCCR, KNUST, Kumasi including their CV, a motivation letter, copies of certificates, two reference letters and email them to: info@kccr.de copy to e.puorideme@kccr.de
Closing Date: 25 November 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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