We are seeking a Research Assistant for a 2-year-regular position (renewable) within the Policy & Economic Research Department at the International Vaccine Institute.
Job Description:
The Research Assistant is responsible for assisting in policy and economic research (PER) activities across IVI programs in partnerships with internal and external collaborators.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Provide technical, logistic, and administrative support to the PER Department
- Conduct literature reviews, data extraction, data cleaning and data analysis under the guidance of a
senior scientist - Communicate and coordinate various activities related to PER project for timely and effective
execution - Assist/write manuscript, reports and develop presentations on the research work with support from
other researchers - Support other PER related activities as required
2. Provide support for IRB documents
- Assist in IRB submission and update of documents/protocols
Job Requirements and Qualifications
1. Education Requirements
- Master’s degree in health economics, health policy, public health or related subject
2. Related Field Work Experience
- 0+ years of experience in health economics and policy
3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge
- Statistical analysis, econometrics and longitudinal data management
- Proficiency in STATA/SPSS or other statistical software is necessary
- Knowledge in health economic analysis, health system analyses, policy analyses and cost analysis
- Willing to travel overseas up to 10% of time
4. Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English