Associate – Research & Evidence at Shamiri Institute

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities:

Assist to obtain necessary regulatory approvals not limited to ethical approval, research permits, and signed county commissioner/governor letters
Support the submission of clinical trial pre-registration and protocol paper, where appropriate
Support the development of research materials such as questionnaires and study protocols
Assist with quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, including but not limited to focus group assessments
Conduct training on various topics including data collection and fidelity rating
Collaborate with other teams to schedule and coordinate research activities; this includes mapping out participant’s locations and facilitating logistics
Oversee and/or assist with questionnaire design, printing, and scanning
Assist data entry, cleaning, storage, and analysis
Supporting the writing and publishing of manuscripts
Contribute to achieving key performance indicators such as low rates of participant attrition
Assist in organizing and/or presenting research findings to external stakeholders such as in meetings and research conferences
Respond to emails and other communication relating to research projects
Participate in virtual and in-person staff meetings and professional development opportunities
Monitor the progress of each research project and report to the Research Manager
Perform other duties as required

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic team player with strong skills in data entry, cleaning, and analysis with a passion for mental health. Ideal candidates should have experience with leading research activities strategies, have comprehensive understanding of R software and would benefit from having strong scientific writing skills.
Please apply through our online application portal. Please note that you will be requested to upload your resume and cover letter in addition to completing a skills assessment.