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This position is based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where the UCLA-DRC Research group is conducting several studies on emerging infectious diseases and vaccine preventable diseases. The Field Researcher 3 (FS3) will coordinate and research activities including project planning implementation, purchasing of supplies, data management, data analysis and evaluation as well as manuscript preparation. He/She will be responsible for coordinating complex research projects that require coordination with multiple collaborating staff, sites and investigators. Specifically, he/she will contribute to the development of study protocols, questionnaires, and will help coordinate logistics for study implementation and data dissemination. The FS3 will also coordinate some regulatory aspects of research studies, including but not limited to the development, review and submission of Institutional Review Board applications for new studies as well as the revision and re-submission of documents for existing studies. He/She will collaborate with community groups, DRC-based staff and research collaborators to implement study activities. These may include visits to potential study sites, coordinating training activities, and participating in study meetings. He/She will represent the UCLA-DRC Research Program in the DRC and serve as a liaison with collaborating agencies, funders, and co-investigators. The FS3 duties may include travel to remote and rural parts of the DRC to participate in data collection. The FS3 will also support analytic efforts on qualitative and quantitative data, prepare and presentations, conduct literature reviews, write proposal content, and contribute to the development, editing and submission of manuscripts related to UCLA-DRC Research Program research.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Ability to initiate projects, delegate tasks and supervise through to completion.
Required
Ability to work off-site in DRC.
Required
Willingness to travel extensively within DRC, including to locations considered difficult to reach and extremely rural.
Required
Extensive knowledge of emerging infectious diseases, including monkeypox Ebola, and vaccine preventable diseases including polio and measles.
Preferred
Knowledge of rationale for data variables and ability to interpret them to others for use in analysis.
Required
Knowledge of current computer software for data management and analysis, budget preparation, word processing, and communications.
Required
Experience living and working on health related projects in Central Africa and familiarity with rural tropical regions in the developing world.
Required
Ability to analyze information, situations, problems, policies and procedures to: 1) define problems accurately, 2) separate problems from symptoms, 3) identify potential solutions, 4) select appropriate solutions for application, and 5) formulate logical and objective conclusions from data observation.
Required
Skill in writing manuscripts for publication, proposals, study correspondence and analytical reports that are: 1) appropriately organized, 2) highly detailed, 3) logical, 4) grammatically and factually correct, and 5) customized for special audiences.
Required
Ability to develop and deliver incisive, coherent presentations; ability to articulate clearly.
Required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Required
Knowledge of principles of questionnaire design.
Required
MPH degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience or training.
Required
Knowledge of basic epidemiologic principles and basic statistical strategies.
Required
Ability to supervise sample collection including phlebotomy, urine collection, and collection of rectal and oral swabs.
Preferred
Demonstrated fluency in French.
Preferred
Skill in conducting literature searches.
Required
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, and keep track of details.
Required
Ability to work independently, under tight deadlines.
Required
Ability to interact diplomatically, yet effectively with individuals from various social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
05-19-2023
External Posting Date:
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