Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS)
The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) is a comprehensive health and allied sciences higher learning institution established with the primary function of training health workers and conduct health research. The Health Economics and Policy Unit (HEPU) is a unit under the Department of Health Systems and Policy within the School of Global and Public Health (SOGAPH) at KUHeS which was established as a joint venture with the Malawi Ministry of Health. The HEPU in collaboration with the University College London (UCL) and Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH), with support from Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) are implementing Neotree, an open source digital learning health system (LHS) for postnatal new
born care, in Malawi. The HEPU, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will conduct economic evaluation for implementing the Neotree in Malawi. The Neotree Project under HEPU is therefore seeking a bright and enthusiastic Research Assistant to support the project with data collection in Kasungu where the Neotree will be implemented.
Position Title: Research Assistant
Location: Kasungu
Job Type: Full-time
Duration: 20 Months
Job Summary
We are seeking a Research Assistant to assist with data collection and entry for the provider perspective costing of the Neotree intervention. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Research Fellow and Collaborators from UCL and KCH to collect primary data in health facilities where the Neotree is being implemented for the costing the Intervention.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate curtesy calls with district health management team as well as those at primary level in the district/s where data will be collected
- Conduct interviews with health facility staff and stakeholders to gather information on costs.
- Collect costing data from health facilities where Neotree will be implemented. Collect data on costs associated with:
o Personnel (salaries, training, etc.)
o Equipment and supplies (purchase, maintenance, etc.)
o Facility upgrades and renovations
o Training and capacity building
o Other relevant cost
- Collect productivity loss data from caregivers of newborns enrolled in Neotree trial. • Ensure accurate and timely data collection and entry
- Maintain organized and secure records of data collected
- Work closely with the research team to ensure data collection aligns with study objectives.
- Communicate regularly with the supervisor and research team on data collection progress.
- Any other research support duties assigned by the PI from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Health Economics, Health Management or Public Health,
- Experience in data collection and management especially in health facility setting • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with health facility settings
- Experience in costing data collection an advantage.
Method Of Application
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications including cover letter, CV with names of three traceable professional referees and copies of relevant certificates to:
The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Mahatma Gandhi Road Campus
P/Bag 360
Chichiri
Blantyre 3
Or email to: [email protected] copy [email protected]
Indicate position title on the envelope for hard copy applications and indicate the same in the subject line of your email for electronic submissions.
Applications should reach the Registrar not later than 20th November, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.
Download the vacancy from the link below:
Neotree Project Research Assistant Vacancy 25102024 LGN (1) (1)