Research Assistant

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – RESEARCH ASSISTANT

The University of North Carolina in Vietnam is a research organization of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. We are conducting studies on new therapies for HIV and TB treatment and prevention as well as mental health interventions targeting key populations, including people living with HIV, TB patients, men who have sex with men, transgender women and people who inject drugs. We are in partnership with clinical trial networks of the US National Institute of Health (NIH) such as the HIV/AIDS Prevention Trial Network (HPTN) and Advancing Clinical Therapeutic Globally (ACTG). In order to expand our operations, we are now seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join our team as a Research Assistant.

Position:          Research Assistant               

                        Full-time, based in Hanoi

Report to:        Research Manager /Research Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Research Assistant will be responsible for preparing and conducting participant interviews, entering data, and managing documents.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare for interviews by reviewing all necessary materials and documents.
• Conduct interviews with study participants, in adherence to study protocols and SOPs.
• Enter collected data into databases and ensure data accuracy.
• Manage and organize study documents, including participant consent forms.
• Coordinate scheduling for interviews and follow-ups with participants.
• Provide general administrative support to the study team as needed.
• Report to the Research Coordinator and Manager on unusual issues during the study process.

May perform other job-related duties as requested or required.

Required qualifications and skills:

• University degree in public health, preventive medicine, sociology, or other related majors
• At least one year of experience working in the field of health research
• Experience in preparing for and conducting interviews is an advantage.
• Ability to use English for communication and documentation (both written and spoken).
• Excellent adaptability, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Salaries and Benefits:           Competitive salary

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to email a cover letter and CV with contacts of three references and to Mrs. Tran Thi Le Hang at [email protected] and Mrs. Nguyen Kim Ngan at [email protected] (in the subject line, please put “Application for Research Assistant_ full name”), or by post to the UNC office at Room 407-408, Building A2, Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, 298 Kim Ma street, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi no later than 08^th Nov 2024.

We regret to inform that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.