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Research Assistant – KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) Vacancy Announcement; November 15, 2024

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Organization: KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV)

Position: Research Assistant

Location: Addis Ababa

Employment: Consultancy

Deadline: November 22nd 2024

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Job description

 

Research Assistant 2 (Two), Short term consultancy

Duty Station:  Health Facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is one of the leading international non-profit organizations dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. We are an international center of expertise for TB control that stimulates effective, efficient and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including medical doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists.

Over the past century we have built a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully driving back TB in the Netherlands, and subsequently by partnering in the fight against TB in over 40 countries worldwide.

We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands and additional country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from individual, institutional, and corporate donors.

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the top infectious disease causes of death worldwide and is a top 10 cause of mortality in children under five years of age and is under-recognized in children due to diagnostic and health systems challenges.

Optimizing access to pediatric TPT could save millions of children’s lives and is a key component of the WHO’s END TB strategy, the Roadmap for Childhood Tuberculosis and the third sustainable development goal to reduce mortality in children under 5 years. The new dispersible rifapentine will be commercially available from February 2024 through the global drug facility for routine implementation. The IMPAACT4TB project will facilitate the supply of the new dispersible rifapentine, to be used with isoniazid (currently available as a dispersible tablet) to several countries to improve acceptability and adherence among children.

The pediatric evaluation study is funded through the Unitaid funded IMPAACT4TB project that catalyzed the introduction of 3HP in at least 12 countries, including Ethiopia. The project will evaluate the delivery of 3HP to CLHIV and child contacts to generate critical knowledge to improve delivery of TPT and, more specifically, of dispersible 3HP, in children in routine programs. This project will be implemented in Cambodia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia and coordinated by the Aurum Institute. For the Ethiopia part of the study, we are seeking a consultant research assistant to work alongside a project coordinator and research nurse to implement the study in Ethiopia.

Purpose of the position and organizational position

Currently, KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is seeking to recruit experienced and competent Consultant Research Assistants (RAs). The consultant RAs is mainly expected to visit the study health centers and implement quantitative research, including extracting data from routine medical files using a standardized data collection tool, and maintaining study documentation.

Place in the organization

The Consultant Research Assistant reports to the Project Coordinator. The Consultant Research Assistant works closely with the staff at study sites, and Pediatric demonstration study project team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement quantitative research, including extracting data from routine medical files using a standardized data collection tool.
• Complete, compile and submit study case report forms (CRFs) and source documents timely.
• Collect, store and report data appropriately as per the protocol.
• Perform quality checks on collected data.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and managers.
• Report on daily/weekly activities to Project coordinator and meet stipulated targets.
• Promotion of good relations with the health facility staff and management.
• Participate in training activities of people working on the project to accomplish aims of the project.
• Properly manage study documents as per ethical and GCP standards.
• Enter data into the database.

Number Required: 2 (Two)

What do we offer?

• A 2 (Two) month short-term consultancy with possible extension.

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Job requirements

 

Qualifications and experience required

• Mid-Level (2 to 5 years’ experience)
• BSc degree in Nursing or Public Health officer or other related fields from an accredited institution.
• Experience/ Knowledge of HIV/TB diagnosis, treatment and care issues including TB in children and Adolescent; Trained in TB/HIV care (preferred)
• Experience on contact investigation and TPT provision for Child contact and CLHIV.
• Experience in research coordination and management.
• Trained, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or Research ethics.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Experience and skill on data quality control and quality assurance.
• Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy, documentation, and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with others/teamwork, including collaborators.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and fluency in local languages.
• Willingness to take up additional responsibilities and training as needed.

Required Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Training and Development

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How To Apply

 

You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via this email address [email protected] before 22 November 2024.

 

For more information, please contact Tesfaye Tadesse For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please see www.kncvtbc.org.

 

Please note that we only consider the applications that are received through the ethiojobs website. Applicants that are sent to recruit email account are not taken into consideration.

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental 

handicap, or status as a disabled person. 

 

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