ACS Outcome Measurement & Research Assistant (OM-RA)

1. Job Summary

The Outcome Measurement Research Assistant (OM-RA), under the guidance of the study site coordinator in each site, Principal Investigator and Co Principal Investigators and regional coordinator will collect data from the cluster health facilities they are assigned: 

1.  Specific Functions and Responsibilities:  

• Collect data on relevant indicators of the project from hospital and health center ANC, Labor and delivery, NICU and PNC patient charts, registers, and logbook
• Collect data by interviewing eligible study participants using study survey tool from ANC, Labor and Delivery, PNC and NICU units
• Work closely with the research coordinator and investigators to test and use paper based and electronic evaluation tools and system. 
• Provide orientation to healthcare providers at ANC, Labor and delivery, PNC and NICU units on accurate and complete data recording and reporting 
• Assist the training of health facility leadership, facility pediatricians, OBGYN, nurses, and midwives, on the project objectives and expectations with the research team 
• Daily review, clean and submit data on project indicators. 
• Attend regular meeting and maintain routine communication with research team
• Work closely with research team members on quantitative data collection, analysis and use
• Contribute to the development of periodic plan, reports and papers
• Execute other tasks given by the study site coordinator
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative assessment of patient care 

1. Educational Qualifications & Work Experiences

• BSc university degree in health, statistics or, health informatics is required, preferably with at least two years work experience 
• Knowledge and skills in high quality quantitative data collection using paper based and electronic data collection tools.
• Knowledge of basic statistical methods frequently used in public health research
• Knowledge of the Ethiopian health system, including hospitals, health centers and communities.
• Written and verbal fluency in Amharic and English required, 
• Ability to work with electronic data collection and online databases and demonstrated experience managing databases.

Additional Qualification/skills:

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, teamwork and organizational skills is desired. 
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple project activities, balance conflicting priorities, and handle confidential information appropriately. 
• Must exhibit tact and diplomacy in inter-cultural settings. 
• Any preservice field research experience related to maternal and newborn health in Ethiopia is desirable. 
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and careful attention to detail.

1. Working Conditions and Level of Travel Required

Level of Travel:   Frequent travel to the assigned hospitals and catchment health centers 

   in the assigned town. 

Terms of employment:    One year with possible of extension 

Duty station: 1) Felegehiwot comprehensive specialized hospital and Addis Alem primary hospital and the designated catchment health centers,

1. Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital and Kombolcha General hospital (Dessie) and the designated catchment health centers

Debreberhan comprehensive specialized hospital and Debersina primary hospital (Debere Birhan) and the designated catchment health centers

How To Apply

Interested applicants should send their application letter and CV specifying the position applied via to the following email address: recruitment.euehr@yahoo.com or jmekonnen02@yahoo.com or send your CV and application letter along with supporting documents which should include remuneration requirements, contact details of three work-related referees within five calendar days of this advertisement.

Regret:  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted