JOB

JobTitle

OncologyResearchManager

Department:

Oncology

Grade

4B

Location:

Burerasite

Reportsto

Director of Research and Training

PositionsReportingto:

Oncology coordinators, datacollectors

1. OrganizationalProfile

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.

PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and the United States of America), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.

In Rwanda, PIH operates in three rural districts Kayonza and Kirehe in the Eastern Province, and Burera in the Northern Province, where we support delivery of comprehensive integrated health care services which include cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

The Oncology Research Manager in this position will support all oncology research related projects that will be assigned to him/her.

At PIH, we believe that who you are matters as much as what you know As a humanitarian organization, we prioritize integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to equity in healthcare. We are therefore looking for individuals who not only bring strong research expertise but also demonstrate outstanding character and alignment with our mission.

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SPECIFICRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan,coordinateandexecuteresearchprojectswithin the oncology program.
• Developresearchprotocols, study procedures and data collectiontools togetherwiththeprojects’PIsandthe PIHteam.

• Ensurethatresearchmilestonesareattained asplanned
• Monitorandcontrolexpenseswithinallottedbudget.
• Ensuretimelydatacollectionandanalysis
• Supervisethe oncology research coordinators and datacollectorstoensurecollectionofhighqualitydata
• Collaboratewithoncologyclinicians and programmatic teamto clarifyuncleardata
• Respondtodataqualitycontrolanddatacleaningqueries
• Maintaindatasecurityperstudyprotocols
• Prepareandsubmitresearchprogressorcompletionreports
• Presentfindingstomanagementandotherdisseminationplatforms

RequiredQualificationsfortheposition

• Advanced degree in Public health, nursing, medicine, global health statistics, or related field. PhD preferred
• At least 5 years of full-timeworkingexperienceinarelated field, preferably with direct research involvement
• Provenskillsin bothquantitativeandqualitativeresearch methodologies, as well as mixed-methods studies.
• Strong scientific writing and publication record. Applicants must submit a sample of scientific writing with their application, preferably a publication on which they were the first author.
• Abilitytolead aresearch projectfrom conceptionto finish
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills
• Strong track record of team management.
• Experience working with clinicians especially in cancer care and ability to learn basic information and terminology regarding cancer care
• Strongorganization, communicationandwriting skills
• Fluency inEnglishandKinyarwanda
• Skills in using data analysis software like STATA, MAXQDAor of anyother qualitative and quantitative analysissoftware and using RedCap.
• Experience in administering surveys and qualitative data collection methods
• Experience collaborating in international organisations is a plus
• Flexibility andwillingnesstotravelto,live andworkinruralareas.
• Beateam playerandhaveabilitytoworkindependently withavery minimal supervision.
• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu-Compassion, Ubupfura-Integrity, Ubwubahane-Mutual respect, Ubunyangamugayo-Honesty,Ubumwe-Togetherness,Agaciro- Dignity,Kugiraishyaka-Solidarity

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At Partners in Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, the families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partner in Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner in Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of this commitment, their readiness to follow it, and adhere to it.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV, a letter of motivation (1 page maximum), and a work sample (e.g. a paper you were first author on, or a report you have written) that is pertinent to the topic.

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