*Call for application 03 CTR Research Assistant at D-SINE Africa*

Call for application 03 CTR Research Assistant at D-SINE Africa

D-SINE Africa is seeking qualified candidates to fill three positions for CTR Research Assistant. Join a dynamic team dedicated to impactful research and innovation.

Position Title: CTR Research Assistant – (03)

About Us:

The Data Science Center for the Study of Surgery, Injury and Equity in Africa (D-SINE Africa) is an organization located at University of Buea responsible for the systematic collection of data on injuries through Trauma Registries in various hospitals across the country in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health of Cameroon. D-SINE Africa is a multi-institutional organization involving multiple countries (Cameroon, USA, South Africa, and Uganda) and is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Fogarty International Center (FIC). The ultimate mission of D-SINE Africa is to reduce the burden of injuries and bridge the gap of inequities to access to surgical services in African countries. Hiring of collaborators in our organization is guided by the principles of merit, equity, gender equality and protection of minorities.

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Job Description:

This is a full-time position for a 1-year contract which is renewable during the 2-years period of the project depending on individual performance and availability of funds. The Research Assistant will be charged with the implementation of m-Health in either of the three sites of the project: Bertoua, Kribi, and Bafoussam. The Research Assistant will be placed under the supervision of a Field Supervisor and he/she will be responsible for collecting health-related data from eligible patients in collaboration with other hospital workers and keying the data in an electronic data platform. Working hours will be 08:00am-04:00pm, Monday to Friday, and he/she will be given a 1-hour lunch break every working day.

Applicant Requirements:

All applicants MUST fulfill the following conditions:
Be a holder of at least a bachelor degree or any equivalent in the following health-related disciplines: Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health and Hygiene.
A working experience in a hospital, especially in the emergency department or surgical ward would be an advantage.
Be computer literate and proficient in using basic data entry software.
Speaking both English and French fluently would be an advantage.
Be highly motivated.
Be available to start work immediately in any of the above three sites: Bertoua, Kribi or Bafoussam.

How to Apply:

The application package should include the following documents:
A cover letter
A photocopy of the highest university degree
A CV

Interested candidates should submit these documents as a single pdf file by email ONLY at the following address: contact@dsineafricaub.org on or before December 20th, 2024 at 02:00 pm.

Any email application received after this deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Retained candidates should be available to start work on January 2nd, 2025.