Research Assistant

The Research Assistant (RA) will support Population Health Management (PHM) leadership in executing research initiatives that inform evidence-based decisions for regional health improvements. This role provides essential research support through comprehensive data collection, analysis, and stakeholder engagement that ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. The RA facilitates partnerships with healthcare and academic institutions, assists in external grant applications, and translates research findings to inform policy decisions and health system interventions. The staff contributes strategically to advance evidence-based, scalable population health research initiatives that align with organisational objectives and secures sustainable funding.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Population Health Research and Evaluation

1. Data Collection and Management

• Support manual and digital data collection across various research projects.
• Monitor data quality and perform systematic cleaning of datasets.
• Prepare datasets for analysis using statistical software (e.g. Stata, R).
• Conduct fieldwork including but not limited to administering surveys, interviews, and focus groups with research and community partners.
• Manage related logistics including preparation of materials, scheduling, resource allocation, etc.

2. Data Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analyses, including descriptive statistics and transcript coding.
• Perform literature reviews to inform research design and methodology
• Develop data visualisations and compile findings for reports and presentations

3. Research Administrative and Compliance Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support including file management and progress tracking.
• Support the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and ensure compliance with ethical standards.
• Support preparation and submission of external grant applications to secure funding for research initiatives
• Maintain accurate records of participant consent and reimbursement, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Safeguard participant data and maintain confidentiality throughout the research process
• Disclose any conflicts of interest and ensure all research activities are conducted with integrity and transparency. 

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, health sciences, healthcare administration, or related field

 Experience  

• Experience with healthcare research and project coordination is preferred

• Experience with community-based healthcare research or programme evaluation will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
• Experience with Python, R, STATA will be an added advantage