Job offer: Research technician (Malaria Elimination Initiative)

ISGlobal is seeking a Research Technician who is interested in taking over and managing activities within the Malaria Elimination Initiative and the Implementation Science Hub. The position will involve preparation of new grant opportunities, writing of scientific protocols and publications, stakeholder engagement, data cleaning and analysis and writing of reports and research findings.

- Master’s degree in global health/public health/tropical medicine or related topics
- Demonstrated expertise in the following:

• Running large implementation research studies at community level engaging multiple participants and stakeholders in low to middle income countries
• Coordinating multidisciplinary research teams including epidemiologists, economist, social scientists, statisticians, implementation scientists, field workers, clinicians, etc.
• Designing and analyzing mixed-methods approaches in research to evaluate the operational performance of different interventions 
• Analyzing routine data (experience in DHIS2 databases is an asset) to evaluate the clinical impact of the piloted interventions
• Using satellite-imagery maps to support implementation of interventions in the field
• Epidemiology research and implementation science studies, data collection, data cleaning and data analysis 
• Report and manuscript writing

- Experience working in diverse low-resource settings with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, including close links with national health authorities
- Knowledge of malaria or other infectious diseases will be valued

• Collaborate with the principal investigator and research team to design, plan, and execute implementation science research projects, including writing of the grant proposal, research protocol, etc., as well as the preparation of all documentation needed for the communication and submission to ethical authorities; 
• Write the technical reports for the funding body
• Conduct systematic reviews and be aware of the state-of-the-art knowledge and incorporate relevant findings into their own research. 
• Ensure timely and quality performance of activities related to the project milestones, with the support of the main stakeholders and the rest of the technical team.
• Perform data management and analysis of the data related with the operational performance of the interventions delivered in programmatic mode following a mixed-methods approach.
• Prepare and submit research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals
   

• Excellent writing and proofreading abilities, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Communication and presentation skills
   

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder. 

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional asessment  process .
 

• Strong written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and able to work systematically and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to effectively work both as a team member and independently

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures .
 

• Excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of Portuguese will be valued.
   

• Duration: 6 months     
• Starting date: 1/01/2025    
• Contract: full time
• Salary Range: Tècnic I

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: ResearchAssistant_MEI_Nov24, attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname. 

The receipt of applications will be open until 6th of December 2024.

Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.

Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
 

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
 

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine. Therefore, to sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome: students, PhD candidates, early career researchers and senior scholars.
We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.