HEALTH & EDUCATION ALLIANCE
Research Assistant - TeaLeaf (Teacher Leading Frontline)
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Job Type
Full Time
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The Research Assistant coordinates all research activities in our partner schools and communities.
You will directly participate in collection of qualitative data, administration of quantitative data measures, data entry, informed consenting, administering data instruments and coordinating translation/transcription
Reports Directly to:
Principal Investigator - DLRPrerna -Broadleaf
Project Director-DLRPrerna-Broadleaf
Research Administrator-DLRPrerna -Broadleaf
Programme Administrator- DLRPrerna -Broadleaf
Works Directly with:
Partner Communities (school administration, teachers, staff, parents and caregivers, and students)
About the Role
Requirements
BA or equivalent is required. Advanced degree in Research, Public Health or other Health related fields, Medical Anthropology or other related Social Science Discipline, Social Work, or other relevant field is preferred.
Prior experience or training in research methods (quantitative and/or qualitative and publishing)
Demonstrated maturity and judgment
Ability to work independently and take initiative. Must be a quick learner, able to multi-task, and self-manage
Desire to grow and develop as a professional
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in spoken and written Nepali highly valued
About the Company
We are seeking a talented and skilled professional to join our dynamic team. We envision this as a long-term relationship and are particularly interested in early-career professionals with the desire to learn and grow with us. This position is open specifically to a grounded researcher who will be part of the team but with a specific task of critically documenting and analyzing the outcomes of the intervention.
We are especially interested in candidates who will use this position to take leadership of future research programs in the Darjeeling Himalayas.