eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems. We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information, streamline clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes. Accurate health data will provide NGO’s, hospitals, and donor agencies with access to timely health system indicators needed to evaluate their health interventions and respond to critical public health needs. We bring about positive change by harnessing the potential of technology, valuing the power and knowledge of local people, and maintaining a sharp focus on the health worker. To help close the gap in access to health care we have developed and share a depth of expertise in: eHealth and mHealth software and solutions Technology Infrastructure Training and capacity building for sustainable health systems Research and data analysis Project Management eHealth Africa works closely with health NGOs in order to provide them with technology solutions that will enhance their on-going and new health programs. We also strive to work with state and government officials to manage large scale implementations at health facilities across the country. eHealth and Information Systems Africa, Inc. is a California, USA Public Service Corporation. We have offices based in California, USA, and Kano, Nigeria.
Purpose of the position
- The research scientist will independently design and conduct various research studies and projects at EHA Clinics under the direction of the Chief Innovation Officer.
Core Responsibilities
- Draft grant applications and study proposals after reviewing RFPs and background literature
- Identify and develop data collection and data analysis strategies
- Design research protocols and experiments to test hypotheses and objectives
- Design and code data collection tools in REDCap and SurveyCTO etc
- Analyze data using statistical programming languages (R, Stata)
- Support principal investigators in analyzing and interpreting results and writing discussion sections of manuscripts.
- Prepare draft reports and manuscripts for publications
- Meet with funders and investigators to prepare research implementation plans and protocols.
- Create, test and refine study protocols, workflow and related training material
- Prepare informed consent and ethics committee applications.
- Recruit and supervise research interns and associates.
- Independently write open letters/commentaries/opinions on varied research topics to inform and influence the scientific community.
- Regularly create social media posts and stories to increase the visibility of the department in the local and professional community.
- Assist the finance team to prepare budgets and monitor expenditures.
- Conduct outreach activities at universities and other suitable organizations to solicit new projects and staff.
- Coordinate with external consultants as needed on projects.
- Work closely with intramural and extramural colleagues to identify new research topics and funding opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Responsibilities:
- Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
- Adhere to EHA Clinics code of conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
Requirements
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.
- Master's degree with honors or PhD in science, medicine or public health from a leading accredited university.
- A minimum of two years of outstanding work experience as a research scientist or support staff in a nationally recognized organization is essential.
- Primary authorship of peer-reviewed original research publications in high-quality journals.
- Demonstrable experience applying sound scientific principles and practices to a wide range of fields.
- Written and spoken language proficiency in applicable languages.
- Good interpersonal skills and communication with a wide variety of patients, medical staff, and caregivers.
- Data analysis proficiency in R, Stata.
- Proficiency in data collection tools such as ReDCAP, SurveyCTO.
- Good documentation and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time as required.
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