Study Officer

Job description –Study Officer

Organisation: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research

The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is affiliated with the University of Sydney in Australia and is recognized as one of the leading research institutions for respiratory diseases and sleep disorders. Operating in Vietnam since 2009, we have undertaken large operational, epidemiological and clinical research projects and run training in epidemiological and operational research methods for Vietnamese doctors and public health workers. The Woolcock Institute has three research centres and offices in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Ca Mau.

Currently we directly employ about 50 full-time staff and coordinates multiple study projects within lung health management and treatment across eleven provinces. We also expand research activity to other fields including antimicrobial resistance.

For more information about us, please visit:
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, Australia: http://www.woolcock.org.au/
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research in Vietnam: http://www.woolcockvietnam.org/

We are recruiting a highly motivated and experienced Study Officer to participate in the implementation of public health studies.

Location: Hanoi with regular travel to other provinces as needed

Duration: 12 months appointment, with consideration for subsequent extension. This position will be on full time basis.

Roles:
To support the pilot and implementation of the research studies. The role includes:

• To contribute to study implementation (document preparation, data collection, data entry, analysis etc.)
• To engage with relevant stakeholders to implement study activities
• Any other additional tasks if required

Direct report:
Study Manager

Key staff working with the project:

• Data Manager
• Study officers and field staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and strengthen key relationships with collaborative partners and consultants in
  assigned areas
• Collaborate with partners which are local hospitals to perform study activities
  
  • Support to develop workplan and budget for specific study areas
  • Support administration and financial activities within the study project.
  • Work with partners to run study activities as designed
  • Collect qualitative and quantitative data in the field as required, ensure that the protocol is strictly followed.
  • Conduct monitoring activities and provide reports on the progress
  • Filing soft and hard copies of study data as required.
• To communicate and report any issues occurred in the field timely with the study manager for solutions.
• To participate in report development by providing comments and inputs.
• To communicate with the Study Manager and the Chief Investigators on data collection process, results and issues if occurred.
• To work closely with the study manager, the Country Director, and Chief Investigators
• To perform other duties if required.

Key attributes:

• Degree in public health, health promotion, pharmacy or related fields
• Strong organizational management skills
• Experience working with data to improve study outcomes
• Experience in engaging with government and/or non-government partners
• Experience in working with hospitals/health care workers is preferred
• Strong skills in English and good communication skills
• Ability to communicate fluently in Vietnamese.
• Ability to work within a team
• A motivator with good listening skills
• Focused, but flexible approach
• Willingness to work hard
• Ability to pay close attention to detail

Application Procedure:
For interested applicants, please send a cover letter together with a CV (with the name and contact details of at least three senior referees) in English (both CV and cover letter), no later than 05/03/2022 by submitting the application form in the link as follows:
http://bit.ly/woolcockhiring

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 05/03/2022, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.