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.

QUALIFICATIONS/PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

The Post holder should have the following:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (ie, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biological Science etc.) or associated functional discipline.
• At least one year working experience

Essential attributes

• Thorough understanding of local regulatory requirements and international guidelines, such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory practice (GCLP).
• Computer literacy and a knowledge of relevant software packages
• Knowledgeable in the conduct of field study
• Knowledgeable in Data collection from participant
• Knowledgeable in collection of biological samples from human and animals
• Accurate, clear and organized record-keeping skills
• Planning skills with little supervision
• Initiative and decision-making abilities
• Good scientific writing skill

Desired Attributes

• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Computer literacy.
• Experience in the conduct of clinical research is an advantage.

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.