Job Vacancy

Position: Research Assistant, health policy and systems research

Duration and type of contract: 12 months full time renewable

Location: Research for Development International head office, Yaoundé

Background:

R4D International (R4DI) is a research foundation promoting evidence-based practices in health and development (www.r4dinternational.org). This organization is recruiting a research assistant to monitor R4DI ongoing research projects in health policy and health systems.

Overview of the role:

Under the direct supervision of the Technical Director of R4D International, the incumbent will:

• Reinforce and support current research activities in health policy and health systems;
• Assist in the development of new research lines and projects ;
• Contribute to proposal writing;
• Write articles and blog related to the field of health policy and systems research;
• Contribute to data management and data analysis;
• Supervise students internship;
• Execute tasks as required by the Technical Director of R4D International;
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualification Requirements:

• Master's degree in public health/Social sciences or health related field;
• Minimum of 2 years experience in research in health policy and health systems;
• Strong skills in proposal writing;
• Availability to start work immediately;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and ideally, experience in writing research proposals, articles and blogs;
• Good command of French will be an asset;
• Experience in conducting research and data analysis is an asset.

How to Apply:

• Submit updated CV and letter of motivation to contact@r4dinternational.org latest January 25th,2016;
• Please note that this position may be filled before the deadline;
• Females candidacies are encouraged;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and writing phases.

We offer:

• An intellectually stimulating and socially committed research environment with room for personal initiative and career growth;
• A full time contract as a research assistant;
• A competitive pay package.