Research Officer

VACANCY

JOB TITLE: Research Officer - CLICK HERE FOR VIETNAMESE

POSITION SUMMARY :

Location:                       Ho Chi Minh

Employment Type:          Full Time (100% FTE)

Duration:                       01 year (extension to be based on performance and availability of funds)

Travel requirements:       Frequent travel to districts within Ho Chi Minh

BACKGROUND :

Friends for International Tuberculosis Relief (FIT) is a registered non-profit organization working in the field of tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care service delivery, technical assistance, advocacy and research.

In collaboration with the National TB Control Program (NTP) and other local and international partners, we are building a comprehensive Search-Treat-Prevent TB program in provinces/cities in Viet Nam. In the short term, we are aiming to 1) increase TB detection and treatment in key populations, such as household contacts, children and people visiting private healthcare providers; 2) provide social support and adherence monitoring options to improve TB treatment outcomes; and 3) scale up TB infection screening and treatment services. As part of this program, we are intensively engaging private providers who are providing TB services. TB care in the private sector often happens with little formal documentation; we are working to improve transparency and the quality of care for TB treatment in the private sector.

Our organization is growing quickly and we are searching for up to 5 highly qualified, independent, experienced and motivated PPM Officers. For additional information please refer to our website: www.tbhelp.org

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Work with project/study managers to design protocol, SOPs, questionnaires, or data collection forms if any.
  • Work with project/study managers, the study team, and the Pham Ngoc Thach Hospital study team to develop a detailed plan or budget for each activity that you are assigned to be in charge of.
  • Attend discussion meetings with local stakeholders and sponsors related to the TB vaccine phase 3 and do monthly/quarterly reports.
  • Responsible to coordinate or manage activities or project components as required.
  • Engage with relevant stakeholders at the Community level, study participants, and contacts.
  • Solicit support from local stakeholders to recruit and train community health workers (CHW) in the wards in which study participants reside for treatment support throughout the course of the study.
  • Collaborate with DTUs, the community TB officers, and Pham Ngoc Thach Hospital in pre-screening and baseline assessment and recruitment of potential participants for our studies conducted in HCMC.
  • Work with Pham Ngoc Thach Hospital and DTUs in case management and follow-up of the study participants in Pham Ngoc Thach and in the community.
  • Work with the study team to make reports related to the study participant’s follow-up or AE/SAE reports.
  • Collaborate with Community Health Workers, TB officers, and DTUs in case of management for each participant managed for the entire duration of treatment/study.
  • Enter all the study data into the data management software systems, data cleaning, analysis, and writing report if necessary.
  • Support other work as required by project/study managers or the board of directors.

Other tasks

  • Participate in weekly meetings on progress toward targets.
  • Assist with the organization of quarterly networking events for healthcare providers outside of the NTP network.
  • Support all aspects of project/study implementation as required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS :

  • College’s degree, open for inexperienced candidates.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work outside of working hours.
  • Good working attitude, dynamic personality, and the ability to work well individually as well as in teams.
  • Self-motivated, willing to learn, service-oriented, and with the ability to work under high pressure and within a limited time frame.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and other kinds of social networks.
  • Some knowledge of English is preferred, but not required

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE :

  • A cover letter written in Vietnamese or English
  • An up-to-date, detailed Curriculum Vitae in Vietnamese or English
  • At least two employment references (Name, Phone Number, and Email Address)

SEND AN APPLICATION :

  • By e-mail to [email protected]
  • Subject: “Application for Research Officer in HCM
  • Deadline: 30 June 2023

Compensation and the final position grade will be commensurate with experience. Full benefits will be included in the compensation package. All applications will be carefully considered, but only short-listed applicants will be contacted and interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful.

FIT is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
FIT
Location: 
Ho Chi Minh
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2023-06-30